{"id":6579,"date":"2026-09-04T11:36:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T01:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6579"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T01:21:44","slug":"careers-week-7-term-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/article\/careers-week-7-term-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers &#8211; Week 7 Term 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MCE Careers Website Link\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mcecareers.com\/\"><strong>mcecareers.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Term 3, Week 7 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dear Parents\/Carers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Term 3 speeding along, our Year 12s are fast approaching the finish line and students across Years 9\u201311 are beginning to look closely at their future pathways. Below, you\u2019ll find a curated roundup of upcoming university open days, career expos, virtual information sessions and helpful resources for your household.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please take a look at the key dates and options available to help guide your son\u2019s next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Events &amp; Open Days<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Saturday, 5 September 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>UNSW Open Day 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Kensington Campus): Over 200 sessions, campus tours and expert advice to explore study options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>ACU Open Day 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (North Sydney Campus): Meet academic staff, chat with current students and attend faculty info sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>National Art School Open Day 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Darlinghurst): Studio demonstrations, campus exhibitions and faculty meet-and-greets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Massey University International Online Open Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Online info on studying across the ditch in New Zealand, covering courses, accommodation and entry requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Wodonga TAFE Logic &amp; MTA Open Days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Hands-on machinery, motorsport workshop tours and industry employer showcases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Monday, 7 September \u2013 Thursday, 10 September 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>ACU Year 12 HSC Revision Webinars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Online): Free, expert-led live webinars covering key subjects to help Year 12s prepare for upcoming HSC exams (recordings available to registrants).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Basair Pilot Career Seminar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Bankstown Airport | Mon 7 Sep): Information session on pathways to becoming a commercial pilot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tuesday, 8 September \u2013 Friday, 11 September 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Western Sydney Apprenticeship\/Traineeship &amp; Jobs Expo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Penrith | Tue 8 Sep): Premier event for families to meet employers, group training organisations and industry experts under one roof.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>ADF Engineering Careers Info Session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Online\/Melbourne | Wed 9 Sep): Explore engineering trades and officer roles across Navy, Army and Air Force.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Flight Centre Travel Academy Info Session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Online | Wed 9 Sep): Pathways in travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>University of Sydney \u2013 Exploring Oral Health Webinar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Online | Wed 9 Sep): Course structure, entry options and indigenous pathways for the Bachelor of Oral Health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Macquarie Incubator &amp; Student Startup Bootcamp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Years 9\u201310 | Fri 11 Sep): Full-day entrepreneurial skills workshop hosted at Macquarie\u2019s Wallumattagal Campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Important Future Dates to Bookmark<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>14 Sep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: ADF Indigenous Pathways Virtual Info Session<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>16 Sep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: USYD Bachelor of Arts &amp; Future of Work Webinar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>16 Sep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: ADF Sydney Officer &amp; Management Careers Info Session (Parramatta)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>19 Sep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: UNSW Aviation Open Day (Bankstown Airport)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>19 Sep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Sydney Design School Open Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>19 Sep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>22 Sep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: UTS Sport &amp; Exercise Science Experience Evening (Moore Park)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>28 Sep \u2013 7 Oct<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Western Sydney University Free Online HSC Study Sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>29 Sep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Cyber Security Experience Day for High School Girls (Westpac Sydney)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>3 Oct<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Create for a Day at SAE University College Sydney (Animation, Audio, Film, Games, Design)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Scholarships &amp; Competitions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Scholarships Open Now<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>UNSW John Shaw Memorial Scholarship in Planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: $5,000 AUD (Closes 18 Dec 2026).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>AFTRS Netflix First Nations Pathways Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: $50,000 AUD total value (Closes 21 Oct 2026).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Student Competitions<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>King of the Ranges Bush Poetry Competition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Closes 4 September 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Fisher\u2019s Ghost Writing Prize 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Campbelltown): Closes 7 September 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Pens Against Poverty Writing Competition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Years 7\u201310): Closes 11 September 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>2026 Mayoral Creative Writing Prize<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Blacktown): Closes 14 September 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The Rhiza Edge Short Story Competition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Closes 30 September 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Spotlight Articles &amp; Career Insights<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Finding Your Way into Engineering (Alternative Pathways)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> If your son is keen on engineering but worried about high selection ranks or specific subject prerequisites, there is no need to panic. Direct ATAR entry isn&#8217;t the only door. Consider these alternative options:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Diploma Pathways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Completing a 1-year diploma often allows direct entry into the 2nd year of a Bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Related Degrees &amp; Transfers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Enrolling in computer science, mechatronics, or general science, then applying for an internal transfer after building strong first-year marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Bridging Courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Targeted foundational programs designed to meet math or physics prerequisites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> VET &amp; Apprenticeship Focus: What is an &#8220;NYC&#8221; Result?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> In vocational education and apprenticeships, students aren&#8217;t given a letter grade or a mark out of 100. They are assessed on <\/span><b>competencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If a student doesn&#8217;t hit the required standard on an attempt, they receive a <\/span><b>Not Yet Competent (NYC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> result.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>What it means<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: NYC simply flags that a specific practical task or unit needs another try. It doesn&#8217;t fail the whole course or drag down a grade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>What happens next<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: The RTO (Registered Training Organisation) provides specific feedback, offers extra practical support or training and schedules a re-assessment. Once passed, the final qualification only reflects the successful outcome.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Job Spotlight: Access Consultant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Access Consultants advise architects, builders and councils on how to make spaces accessible for people with disabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>The Role<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Reviewing architectural plans, conducting site audits and ensuring compliance with building codes and universal design principles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>How to get there<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Common entry paths include background qualifications in architecture, building surveying, or occupational therapy, followed by specialist training in accessibility standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Student Wellbeing: Navigating High School Finals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> With major exams approaching, remind your sons that looking after their health directly improves academic performance:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Prioritise Sleep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Aim for 8\u201310 hours. The brain processes and retains information during rest, making late-night cramming counterproductive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Active Revision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Ditch passive re-reading; practice past papers and active recall to build exam stamina.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Schedule Downtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Physical activity, breaks away from screens and balanced meals keep energy levels stable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Educational Access Schemes (EAS) Applications<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your son has experienced long-term educational disadvantage (Such as illness, financial hardship or family disruptions) during Year 11 or 12, he may be eligible for EAS adjustment factors through UAC. Be sure to complete the EAS application via the UAC portal before the key offer round deadlines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions about university applications, UAC, or apprenticeship options, please feel free to contact the Careers Office at the College &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maristeastwood-nsw.compass.education\/Records\/UserNew.aspx?userId=19883#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">benjamin.nguyen004@syd.catholic.edu.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the full version, please see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-02Ex8cYFc7epdOQN0kUSDBrtTT6Adu6\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111460036709785429665&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">link<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Warm regards<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mr Benjamin Nguyen<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Careers Adviser<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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-6579","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/6579","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=6579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}