{"id":6769,"date":"2026-09-24T15:16:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/?post_type=article&#038;p=6769"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:16:52","slug":"careers-week-10-term-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/article\/careers-week-10-term-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers &#8211; Week 10 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 10 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dear Parents\/Carers and Students,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congratulations to our graduating Year 12 Class of 2026!\u00a0 Finishing high school is a massive milestone and we are incredibly proud of your dedication, resilience and achievements throughout your time at Marist College Eastwood. As you step into this exciting next chapter &#8211; whether heading into university, TAFE, apprenticeships, or the workforce &#8211; we wish you all the very best. Remember, your journey is just beginning and there are countless pathways to reaching your goals!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today also marks the final day of Term 3! With two weeks of well-deserved school holidays ahead, it\u2019s a fantastic time to relax, recharge and &#8211; for our senior students &#8211; perhaps dive into some practical workshops, study sessions, or career planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below is your roundup of upcoming career events, university webinars, TAFE information sessions and hands-on holiday experiences running through October and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Important Notices &amp; Early Offers<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Received an ANU Early Offer? If you&#8217;ve received an early offer from the Australian National University, make sure to tune into their upcoming webinar on 29 September covering acceptance steps, preference changes and key dates. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(See event details below!)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UAC Applications Open: If you haven&#8217;t applied through UAC yet or want to double-check your options, keep an eye out for upcoming university application webinars throughout October.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Holiday &amp; School Break Events<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creative, Digital Art &amp; Performing Arts<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AIM Music Theatre Audition Workshop (Sydney): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">29\u201330 September<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 A two-day immersive workshop for high school students looking to build skills, refine repertoire and prepare for auditions with industry professionals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ANSTO Stop Motion Animation Advanced Workshop (Ages 10\u201313): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 September<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Learn realistic character movement, audio editing and lip-syncing techniques at the ANSTO Discovery Centre.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AIE Games &amp; Animation Workshop Day (Years 10\u201312): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 September<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Practical workshops in 3D animation, visual effects and game development using industry-standard tools at AIE Sydney Campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CDW Studios Digital Art Holiday Workshop (Ages 14+): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Full-day interactive workshop in Sydney (and online) focusing on drawing techniques, visual effects and entertainment design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AIE Film Production Workshop (Ages 16+): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Hands-on experience with camera equipment, lighting and virtual production LED screens at AIE Sydney Campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create for a Day at SAE Sydney: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Open to Years 10\u201312 and young creatives up to age 21. Choose hands-on tracks in Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Design, Film, Games, Songwriting, or VFX.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">STEM &amp; Cyber Security<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discover Security \u2014 Cyber Security Experience Day for Girls (Years 7\u20138): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">29 September<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Interactive workshops, hands-on challenges and industry talks at Westpac Sydney.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quantum Tech Camp (Years 9\u201312): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">29 September \u2013 1 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Free three-day program exploring quantum computing, coding with Python and meeting quantum researchers. Held at Macquarie University or online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UOW EmpowerHER STEM Summit Junior (Years 7\u20139): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">29\u201330 September<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Two-day hands-on experience exploring the UOW Wollongong Campus and Bluescope site to see STEM in action.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Future Pathways, Finance &amp; Leadership<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Money That Matters \u2014 Can Finance Change the World?: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 September<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Free hybrid event at Canva Space Sydney &amp; online for ages 16\u201325 exploring sustainable finance, social impact and non-traditional finance roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creative and Performing Arts Workshops at UOW (Years 9 &amp; 10): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 September \u2013 1 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Hands-on workshops in creative writing, theatre, visual arts and music.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where to Now? Careers Workshop (Penrith): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 September<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Interactive session helping students connect their interests to future career options and discover local supports.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Term 4 Upcoming Events &amp; Webinars<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HSC Support &amp; University Webinars<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WSU Free Online HSC Study Sessions (Year 12): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">28 September \u2013 7 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 22 free online sessions across 14 key HSC subject areas delivered by senior teachers, including practice exam breakdowns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apply to ANU: UAC Now Open Webinar: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Step-by-step guidance on applying via UAC, key dates and entry processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Young Architects Workshop (Ages 12\u201316): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Hands-on workshop on designing a coffee shop at Maitland Regional Art Gallery &amp; Niche Cafe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UON Surveying Webinar: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Explore Australia&#8217;s in-demand surveying career pathways and UON&#8217;s hybrid study options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basair Pilot Career Seminar (Bankstown Airport): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12 October, 9 November, 7 December<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Learn what it takes to become a Commercial Pilot with Australia&#8217;s leading flight training organisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CSU Deadly Pathways Festival for First Nations Students (Dubbo): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Celebrating First Nations success with hands-on workshops, science\/health role models and live entertainment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TAFE NSW Accounting &amp; Finance Info Session: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Explore pathways into commerce, accounting and financial planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UNSW TAFE\/VET Pathway Info Session: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">16 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Learn how TAFE\/VET qualifications can lead directly into a UNSW degree and potentially provide course credit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">JMC Academy Portfolio &amp; Audition Masterclass (Sydney): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">17 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Get practical advice and expert feedback for Acting, Music, Animation, Game Design and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HSC Visual Arts Induction (Marrickville): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">18 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Essential presentation for Year 11 students entering Term 4 HSC Visual Arts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SCU Future Leaders Workshop (Coffs Harbour): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">21 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Free leadership development workshop for Year 11 &amp; 12 student leaders with world record-breaking pilot Lachie Smart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Sydney Future Student Webinars:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Study Project Management:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 21 October<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why Study Business?:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 28 October<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explore Speech Pathology:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 4 November<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Life of an Agricultural Scientist:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 11 November<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preparing for ATAR Release (Pathways to Sydney):<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 18 November<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discover Nursing:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 25 November<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macquarie University Discover Lecture \u2014 Ground Engineering: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">21 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Learn how soils, rocks, AI and engineering shape our built environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UTS Bachelor of Nursing Info Session: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">28 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Overview of course structure, clinical placements from Year 1 and application pathways.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UON TAFE to Uni Webinar: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">28 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 How vocational qualifications serve as a pathway to university degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ADHD &amp; Senior School Support Webinars:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yr 12 &amp; Beyond with ADHD:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 29 October<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Procrastination &amp; ADHD (Years 10\u201312):<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5 November<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Year 11 &amp; Beyond with ADHD:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 26 November<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Griffith Employment + Career Expo 2026: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30 October<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Connect with local employers, explore training options and bring your resume.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CSU Making It In Media Workshop (Bathurst): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6 November<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Full-day media workshop exploring journalism, TV production, podcasts and strategic comms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Camden Careers and Jobs Expo: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">19 November<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Free career and employment expo for students, job seekers and industry leaders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AIE November Open Day (Sydney): <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">21 November<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Discover careers in game development, 3D animation and film VFX.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scholarships &amp; Student Opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teach NSW Teacher Education Scholarships: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Closing 16 October 2026<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Up to $7,500 per year plus rural placement support for teaching pathways.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Australian Mensa Gifted Students Grants: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Closing 30 September 2026<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Financial support grants for gifted young students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WWF Photography for Nature Competition: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Closing 30 September 2026<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Open to budding photographers with top prizes including tech gear and calendar features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">#SheHacksSwift Work Experience Program: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications close 31 October 2026<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Work experience program for high school girls interested in tech and app design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UOW Summer Master Class 2027: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registrations close 1 November 2026<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 Get a head start on university study over the summer break.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Career Spotlight &amp; Practical Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Job Spotlight: Horticulturist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you love working outdoors, solving practical problems and working with your hands, horticulture offers a clear, tangible career pathway.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What they do: Cultivate green spaces, manage soils, plant species and work alongside landscape architects on urban greening, public parks, or ecological restoration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to get there: Certificate III or Diploma in Horticulture (often through an apprenticeship\/traineeship) or a university degree in agricultural science\/horticulture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What you can do right now: Try working at a local nursery or botanic garden, build up plant knowledge at home and select Biology or Design &amp; Technology at school.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udcd6 <\/span><b>Study Tip: Master Your Reading with SQ3R<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feeling overwhelmed by textbook chapters or long reading tasks? Try the SQ3R method to make your reading far more effective:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Survey: Spend 5 minutes scanning headings, images and summaries to get the big picture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Question: Turn section headings into questions (e.g., turning <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;Causes of Erosion&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> into <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;What causes erosion?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read: Read actively to find the answers to your questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recite: Close the book and explain the concept out loud in your own words.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Review: Revisit your questions and answers within 24 hours to lock the information into your long-term memory.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wishing all our Marist families a restful, safe and rejuvenating two-week holiday break!\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\/1KxiIZaxn4W_S-aXNn_nCHO25xhM2oX5L\/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","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-6769","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/6769","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=6769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mce\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}