{"id":6476,"date":"2026-08-14T12:09:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T02:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6476"},"modified":"2026-08-14T12:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T02:09:04","slug":"careers-week-4-term-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/article\/careers-week-4-term-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers &#8211; Week 4 Term 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MCE Careers Website Link\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mcecareers.com\/\"><strong>mcecareers.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Term 3, Week 4 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dear Parents\/Carers and Students,<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>IMPORTANT REMINDER: Year 10 Work Experience Paperwork<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parents and students, please note that all completed Work Experience paperwork (Student Placement Record and Risk Assessment form) is <\/span><b>strictly due by Monday, 24 August 2026 (Week 6)<\/b><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Timely submission is essential to ensure placement approvals are processed smoothly.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: #000000\">A<\/span>ction Required:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Secure Placement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Finalise your employer arrangements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Complete Paperwork:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ensure the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1yQNQQzGrKLfB74vaLFoBRPz-0133Bd1y\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Student Placement Record (SPR)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (including Section 3 by the employer) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1zBaI3mDmR_eMWayA4UHqgU8kWbLTaxUF\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Risk Assessment form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are fully completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Submit for Review:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Submit your documents to Mr. Nguyen (via email or in-person).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Finalise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Upload your completed documents to the designated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc8pdQA3B3UvZ0bO2ne_oc2u55gOLstWIL-T_1MY1Y__Hm5SQ\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Google Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Upcoming University Open Days<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Attending campus Open Days is one of the absolute best ways for boys to explore future study options, check out specialised facilities and speak directly with academics and university students.<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Macquarie University Open Day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Saturday, 15 August 2026 at the Wallumattagal Campus. Explore future-focused degrees, chat 1:1 with academics, take guided campus tours and participate in faculty-led workshops.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>University of Newcastle Open Day (Newcastle):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Saturday, 15 August 2026 at the Callaghan &amp; City Campuses. Features degree presentations, interactive program activations, campus tours and student Q&amp;A sessions.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>ACAP Open Day (Sydney):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Saturday, 15 August 2026 at the Sydney Campus. Learn about people-focused courses in psychology, counselling, social work, criminology, law and business.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>AIM August Open Day (Sydney): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, 15 August 2026 at the Sydney Campus. Tour recording studios, explore performance spaces and meet academics across music and creative arts disciplines.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>ADFA Open Day 2026: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, 15 August 2026 (In-Person at Canberra Campus &amp; Online). Learn about studying world-class UNSW degrees alongside military training and campus life.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>SAE Open Day (Sydney): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, 15 August 2026 at the Sydney Campus. Tour creative studios and explore career paths across animation, audio, design, film, games, music and VFX.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>ACU Open Day (Strathfield):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sunday, 16 August 2026 at the Strathfield Campus. Sit in on faculty information sessions and learn about entry schemes and pathway options.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Collarts Open Day (Sydney): Saturday, 22 August 2026 at the Sydney Campus. Guided tours, interactive demonstrations and course info hubs across creative fields.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Le Cordon Bleu Sydney Open Day: Saturday, 22 August 2026 at the Sydney Campus. Live culinary demonstrations in cuisine and p\u00e2tisserie alongside seminars on hotel and restaurant management.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Online Information Sessions &amp; Webinars<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Conservation Science Careers Webinar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Friday, 14 August 2026. Hosted online by Bush Heritage Australia on the eve of National Science Week, connecting students with field professionals in conservation.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Discover Western Webinar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Scholarships: Tuesday, 18 August 2026. Western Sydney University hosts a session walking through scholarship categories and practical tips for writing personal statements.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Explore Geosciences at Sydney Webinar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Wednesday, 19 August 2026. University of Sydney session covering study options in Earth, ocean, climate, energy and sustainability challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>UNSW Co-op Program Scholarship Chat: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday, 20 August 2026. Learn about what the UNSW Co-op Program involves, benefits for Scholars and how it shapes industry leadership development.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>QTAC Student Information Night 2026: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday, 20 August 2026. Live online session providing step-by-step guidance and insider tips for tertiary applications through QTAC.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Expos, Workshops &amp; Industry Events<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Wacky Works: Science of Making &amp; Invention Show: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, 15 August 2026 at Windale Hub. Interactive engineering and physics demonstration show hosted by Fizzics Education for Maker-Con 26.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Quantum Future Talent \u2013 From Curiosity to Career: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at The Concourse Chatswood. Features industry speakers, university representatives (USYD, UNSW, UTS, Macquarie) and interactive demonstrations exploring quantum computing and tech careers.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Why the Honey Bee is Smarter than ChatGPT Lecture: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus. Prof. Andrew Barron discusses honey bee brain biology and key takeaways for AI and robotics development.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>The Coolest Careers in Finance You\u2019ve Never Heard Of:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at Canva Space, Surry Hills &amp; Online. Panel hosted by INCO Academy highlighting non-traditional roles in city planning, green funding, start-ups and banking innovation.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Galaxy Games Festival: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus. Co-run by Game Development students featuring game showcases, guest industry speakers and technical insights.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>CAD (Computer Aided Design) for Youth (14+):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sunday, 23 August 2026 at Marrickville Pavilion. Hands-on workshop covering 3D sketching, modelling and problem-solving using Autodesk Fusion 360.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Career Pathways &amp; Job Spotlights<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Pathways into Dentistry<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Dentistry is one of the most competitive tertiary entry fields in Australia, requiring early preparation and a clear strategy.<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">What Dentists Do: Perform check-ups, treat decay, fit fillings, manage gum health and advise on oral care. Practitioners work in private practices, public hospitals, community health centers, defense forces and research.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">High School Subject Focus: Chemistry and biology are critical for human anatomy and pharmacology. Mathematics and physics support calculations and imaging technology, while clear written and spoken English is essential for clinical notes and patient care.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Key Non-Academic Skills: Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are vital for delicate clinical work. Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and physical stamina are equally important.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Undergraduate vs Graduate Entry:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Undergraduate (5 years): Available directly from high school at Charles Sturt University, Griffith University, James Cook University, La Trobe University, University of Adelaide and University of Queensland. Selection relies on high ATARs and strong UCAT scores.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Graduate Entry (3.5\u20134 years): Completed after an initial bachelor&#8217;s degree at University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, UWA and University of Queensland (GAMSAT &amp; GPA required).<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Backup Pathways: Completing a Bachelor of Oral Health (qualifying as a dental hygienist or oral health therapist) builds hands-on clinical experience while opening doors to transfer or postgraduate dentistry applications later.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Job Spotlight: Community Liaison Officer<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Community Liaison Officers bridge the gap between development teams (such as major infrastructure projects or local councils) and affected local communities.<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Core Responsibilities: Develop engagement strategies, host town halls, record community feedback, resolve complaints and write stakeholder reports.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Key Skills: Active listening, conflict resolution, approachable demeanour, written reporting and relationship building.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Entry Routes: Degrees in communications, urban planning, social work, or project management provide strong foundations. Volunteering with community groups or gaining local council experience is highly valued by employers.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Balancing Part-Time Employment &amp; Schoolwork<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Holding a part-time job builds fantastic workplace skills, but keeping it from overwhelming study requires clear boundaries:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Communicate Roster Needs Early: Inform employers weeks in advance regarding major assessment blocks or exam periods so shift rosters can be scaled back.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Lock in Study Blocks: Treat study sessions as fixed commitments on your calendar with set start and end times, exactly like a rostered work shift.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Recognise Burnout Signs: Consistently rushing assignments at the last minute or feeling fatigued during class are clear indicators that work hours need to be trimmed.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Scholarships &amp; Competitions<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) Scholarship: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valued at $15,000 per year plus mentoring for students entering mining\/engineering fields. (Opens 27 July 2026, closes 4 September 2026).<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>UNSW Scientia Scholarships: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valued at $10,000 AUD per year plus structured mentoring. (Closes 26 November 2026).<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>La Trobe Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Excellence Scholarship (Aspire): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valued at $5,000 per year. (Opens 3 August 2026, closes 9 October 2026).<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valued at $3,000 AUD. (Closes 30 November 2026).<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Write the World Micro Flash Fiction Competition (Ages 13\u201319): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creative writing contest offering cash prizes. (Closes 24 August 2026).<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Global Logic &amp; Reasoning Competition: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International problem-solving competition with prizes up to $250 USD. (Closes 6 September 2026)<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Should you have any questions regarding university entry schemes, trade pathways, or Year 10 work experience paperwork, please don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to the Careers Advisory office at school. Have a great weekend!<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><b>Reach Out to the Careers Desk<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">If your son needs help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">UAC applications or university entry schemes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Resume reviews or job applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Exploring apprenticeship or TAFE options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">If you would like to discuss these pathways further, please book an appointment with the Careers office by email. We are here to support every student in finding their best next step!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Have a wonderful weekend ahead!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(For the extended version of the newsletter, please <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1OHWvOqUXMPoTyla2M3oQW4DIYYZciZfZ\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=100467306150388160400&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\">Warm regards,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr. Benjamin Nguyen &#8211; <\/span><b>Careers Adviser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"mailto:Benjamin.Nguyen004@syd.catholic.edu.au\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benjamin.Nguyen004@syd.catholic.edu.au<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the Careers Adviser<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-6476","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/6476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}