{"id":6700,"date":"2026-09-18T12:25:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T02:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6700"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T02:25:45","slug":"careers-week-9-term-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/article\/careers-week-9-term-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers &#8211; Week 9 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 9 2026<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With just two weeks of formal schooling left for our Year 12 students, things are moving fast! This is a crucial window for finalising your university preferences, getting your early offer details sorted and making sure your post-school plans are locked in. Take a look at the upcoming university webinars and deadlines below to stay on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Events &amp; Info Sessions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>UOW Spotlight on Journalism<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>When: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monday, 21 September 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An immersive 90-minute evening session exploring storytelling and career pathways in written, audio and visual media. Includes a tour of UOW&#8217;s newsroom, video production and radio studios.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>UOW Spotlight on Music and Performance<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>When: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tuesday, 22 September 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out what a Bachelor of Creative Arts looks like at UOW. Features snippets of live performances by current students and insights into performance career pathways.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Discover Sport &amp; Exercise at UTS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>When:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tuesday, 22 September 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Head to the UTS Moore Park campus to tour cutting-edge facilities and chat with academics about careers in sport, exercise and health science.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Macquarie Discover Lecture: Coding With Care<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>When: Tuesday, 22 September 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Details: A talk by Lecturer Charanya Ramakrishnan on how embedding care and empathy into introductory computing classrooms helps students thrive. Suitable for ages 10 and up.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>UNSW Careers 2040: STEM Careers Reimagined<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>When: Wednesday, 23 September 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Details: Held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. Top scientists, engineers and industry experts will discuss how multidisciplinary thinking and postgrad study shape future STEM roles.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Moving to Canberra &amp; Living on Campus at ANU<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>When: Wednesday, 23 September 2026<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Details: An online webinar covering residential life, campus support, making friends and practical tips for relocating to Canberra.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Young Architects Workshop (Ages 12\u201316)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>When: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thursday, 24 September 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A free hands-on architecture workshop at Maitland Regional Art Gallery with architect Paul Berkemeier and artist Jen Denzin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Spring Holiday Programs &amp; Early October Dates<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>WSU Free Online HSC Study Sessions (28 Sep\u20137 Oct): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">22 free online HSC preparation sessions across 14 subjects, delivered by senior teachers. Includes content analysis, exam strategies and practice paper deconstructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Quantum Tech Camp (29 Sep\u20131 Oct): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A free 3-day hybrid program for Years 9\u201312 exploring quantum computing, coding and Python problem-solving challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>AIM Music Theatre Audition Workshop (29\u201330 Sep): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A two-day intensive at AIM&#8217;s Sydney Campus working with industry professionals to refine audition technique and repertoire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Discover Security: Cyber Security Day (29 Sep):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A hands-on cybersecurity workshop for girls in Years 7\u20138 at Westpac Sydney.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Y<\/span><b>ou\u2019ve Received an ANU Early Offer \u2014 What Happens Next? (29 Sep): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Webinar covering offer acceptance, changing preferences and key university setup dates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>AIE Games &amp; Animation Workshop Day (30 Sep): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A full day of practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>CDW Studios Digital Art Holiday Workshop (1 Oct): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Full-day drawing and concept art workshop held at the Sydney campus and online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>AIE Film Production Workshop (2 Oct): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hands-on film shoot experience for ages 16+ using virtual production LED screens and professional camera gear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Create for a Day at SAE Sydney (3 Oct): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One-day holiday workshops in Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Computer Science and Music Production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Key Deadlines &amp; Opportunities<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Opportunity<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Description<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Closing Date<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>CA ANZ Indigenous Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>$10,000 scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying business or accounting<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>27 September 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Tennis Australia Volunteers<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Volunteer roles at major tennis events across capital cities<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>4 October 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>AFTRS Relocation Scholarship<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>$12,000 AUD support grant for prospective AFTRS students<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>21 October 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>MiNDFOOD Short Story Competition<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Creative writing competition open to Australian writers ($1,000 prize)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>31 October 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Careers Spotlight &amp; Useful Advice<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Graphic Designer vs. Illustrator: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>While both are visual design fields, they solve different creative problems:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Graphic Designers focus on layout, typography and brand identity to communicate a clear message for a client or product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Illustrators focus on creating original artwork from scratch to tell a story or set a specific mood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pathways: Graphic design is typically studied via TAFE Diplomas (1\u20132 years) or University Degrees in Visual Communication (3 years). Illustration pathways rely heavily on portfolio work alongside formal visual art studies<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Exam &amp; Assessment Adjustments<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a disability, health condition, or learning difficulty impacts how your son completes assessments, reasonable adjustments are available to level the playing field:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At School: Adjustments (like extra time, separate rooms, or rest breaks) are arranged through classroom teachers or the Learning Support Coordinator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At University: Students register directly with the university\u2019s Disability\/Equity support office to set up a Learning Access Plan before or early in the semester.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/1za3b5mWENABjOcJ5EB30GIMLY2AhLxBB\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=100467306150388160400&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-6700","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/6700","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=6700"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}