Post-school Pathways News
UAC Guides for Year 10 and Year 12
A reminder to all Year 12 students: Please collect your UAC Guide from Mrs Daghuo.
All Year 10 students should now have a copy of the UAC Steps to Uni Guide. This booklet also explains the HSC process and provides important information for students completing their Higher School Certificate, as well as university information. Students are reminded to keep this book as a reference guide for Year 11 and refer to it throughout the subject selection process.
Tertiary guides: electronic copies available to students
A reminder to students in Years 10, 11 and 12: All current tertiary guides are available in the Post-school Pathways Student Information folder in Google Drive.
School visit – UTS Bachelor of Accounting (Co-op) Scholarship
A representative from the UTS team will join us on Wednesday 22 June to outline the popular scholarship program. With a focus on accounting, this scholarship provides the recipient with a substantial fee package along with exclusive internship opportunities. Scholarships are limited, so if you are interested in applying for this opportunity, attendance at the lunchtime workshop is recommended. For more information on the program, please click here.
School-based traineeship – Certificate III in Sport and Leisure
Leisure Employment Australia (LEA) provides school-based traineeships for students in Years 11 and 12. The program incorporates the completion of a nationally recognised qualification and workplace training while students complete their higher school education. The traineeship is open to students in Year 10 and more details will be provided in the coming weeks.
Reminder: Western Sydney Careers Expo: The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park
Thu 23 Jun to Sun 26 June | 9am to 3pm
Sydney’s largest career expo featuring over 100 exhibitors. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. For further information, please click here.
HSC Study Preparation Workshop
InspirationED HSC lectures: held at Macquarie University
Free ACE the HSC Lectures – July Holidays. Hear from HSC expert Dr Bruce Dennett on how you can achieve your best in Term 3 exams (Year 11 and Year 12). Dr Dennett will outline effective preparation, essential tips and tricks during exams and how to maintain motivation. Held on campus at UTS and Macquarie University.
To book your place, please visit https://secure.inspired.edu.au/nsw-live-events-july-12/.
UCAT Preparation Workshops
UCAT NIE UCAT Preparation Workshop (on-line)
Attention Years 10-12: Get a head-start or continue UCAT Preparation! To register, please visit https://www.nie.edu.au/products-listing/product/216-simulated-ucat-day-workshop
TEL (02) 4367 0404 / MOB: 0412 439 115 / MOB: 0404 197 178 / enquiries@nie.edu.au.
UCAT NIE Medical School entry interview preparation
Considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry? If so, then you should start your medical interview preparation now. August workshop dates are nearly full. Details at: https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/umat-interviews/medical-interviews-workshop
Ph: (02) 4367 0404 / mob: 0404 197 178 / 0412 439 115 / www.nie.edu.au.
UCAT NIE university applications
Medicine / Dentistry students who will be applying to medical and dental schools this year can find tips in relation to their medical school applications via the following link: https://www.nie.edu.au/medical/application-review
For details about interviews, university applications, UCAT and available preparation resources, please visit nie.edu.au or call 1300 974 187.
MedEntry UCAT prep
Final UCAT Prep events by MedEntry
Dr Ray, Gastroenterologist at Monash Health delivers a 4-Day Workshop commencing 9 July which covers al UCAT subtests, interviews, entry process, etc. Intensive UCAT grinds begin on 25 June. MedEntry is the trusted Medical Entry Preparation Institution in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Colleges, specialist schools and programs
AIT – Academy of Information Technology
Academy of Information Technology (AIT) will be at the Western Sydney Careers Expo 2022, Thu 23 – Sunday 26 June 2022, 9am – 3pm.
Learn about AIT courses in Animation, Games Development, Film Making, 3D Design and Mobile App Development and talk with advisers about study options and career paths. See AIT’s Upcoming Events page for further details: https://www.ait.edu.au/all-courses.
Bedford College
Offers a range of courses in Childcare, Business, Community Services and Health Care. To attend the College students must be 18 years of age and have completed the Higher School Certificate with satisfactory results. For more information, please visit www.bedford.edu.au or contact Jennifer Duncan at jduncan@bedford.edu.au.
Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu is opening doors to high school students in Years 11 and 12 to see inside one of the world’s leading culinary and hospitality institutions and provide them with global industry insight. Meet Le Cordon Bleu chefs, hear from industry professionals, discover what Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts programmes involve and experience hands-on cookery classes.
Click Here to view more.
SEDA Group (program partners – Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers)
Partners with elite sporting organisations to deliver a one-year dual Diploma in Sport & Business. The Sport & Business Program provides Year 12 graduates the opportunity to study in a practical, applied learning environment and gain hands-on experience in the Sports industry.
Register and learn more about the Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers programs at https://seda.edu.au/.
Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School
You’re invited to attend the open houses at Waterloo Studios, Sydney. Tour the state of the art Film & TV studio and learn why Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School offer the most practical, hands-on accredited programs in Australia. To register, please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sydney-actors-school-and-sydney-film-school-open-house-tickets-308344626077
Technical Services Transport for NSW
Are you looking for exciting engineering opportunities with Transport for NSW where you can gain paid full-time work and nationally accredited qualifications either through TAFE or Western Sydney University College? Then please contact TSELTPGovernance@transport.nsw.gov.au for more information about the currently offered courses.
Whitehouse Institute of Design
Australia WHITEHOUSE has now opened early entry for a February 2023 commencement for the Bachelor of Design in Fashion Design or Interior Design or Creative Direction and Styling. Further information for Year 12 students is available via www.whitehouse-design.edu.au/early-offer-schemes-for-year-12-students.
WHITEHOUSE is again offering the largest design scholarship in Australia through www.wool4school.com.
University updates including early entry, scholarships and open pays
ACU early entry program and open days
Applications open 18 July and close on 23 September. For further information, please click here.
Open Days
Saturday 30 July – Blacktown Open Day, 10am – 2pm
Saturday 6 August – Strathfield Open Day, 10am – 2pm
Saturday 13 August – North Sydney Open Day, 10am – 2pm
Saturday 20 August – Canberra Open Day, 10am – 2pm
Saturday 10 September – Online Open Day, 10am – 2pm
Students are also invited to attend the free Discover ACU events to get a taste of university life before they enrol.
North Sydney Campus: Tuesday 5 July 2022, 9.30am – 1pm
Canberra Campus: Wednesday 13 July 2022, 9.30am – 1pm
Blacktown Campus: Thursday 14 July 2022, 9.30am – 1pm
Students will be able to explore campus facilities, participate in hands-on workshops tailored to their study area of interest and chat with current ACU students.
CQUniversity | open day online chat session
Thursday 28 July 3pm (AEST)
CQ Open Day Online Chat Session is a great opportunity to chat directly with the CQ expert staff about courses, student support services, scholarships, pathways, or anything else you’d like to know about studying with CQUniversity. If students have questions about future study options whether it’s TAFE or university, CQUniversity is here to help.
Register at cqu.edu.au/events.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University is hosting a number of on demand webinars across a range of topics including how to apply for the Leaders and Achievers Early Entry program, preparing for university (Year 12 Online Information Session) and the ever popular Year 10 Subject Selection Information talk.
Registration for the on demand webinars are essential
Open Day: Saturday 13 August.
University of New England – Music program
UNE is Australia’s first fully online music provider, where students can advance their music study by working with leading experts and outstanding industry partners, and access the latest online teaching technologies to enhance their musical skills and knowledge in both classical and contemporary genres. To explore this opportunity further, please visit: https://bit.ly/3zclW3m.
BiG Day In Newcastle – 10 August at UON
BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Years 9-12 @ UON on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Speakers incl. nib, Mudbath, WiseTech Global, Avanade Australia and more, talking about their careers and the future of technology. Loads of cool exhibitors. Tickets $10 for students.
http://www.thebigdayin.com.au.
University of Newcastle
Pathways to Uni Webinar – 21 June – 6pm.
Join UNE as the Pathways and Academic Learning Support staff share the ins and outs of the pathways into university. UNE will cover Open Foundation, NUPrep Bridging and the support you will receive as a Pathways student.
Register here: https://uonewcastle.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2UbTHir_Re63R5ezhmUsCA.
UNSW Sydney Year 12 degrees and scholarships
Information Evenings, June 21 and 23
Please feel free to register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/unsw-year-12-degrees-scholarships-information-evenings-tickets-344123882797.
UTS upcoming events at UTS – applying to UTS
For students and parents, join UTS on 2 July 2022 for CQ Applying to UTS information session. Find out about different application options, including applying through UAC, the UTS Early Entry Program and pathway options. Students will also get a chance to ask UTS staff their questions.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/applying-to-uts-2022
The University of Sydney – E12 program
E12 Early Offer and Scholarship Webinar
The E12 scheme gives students from low socio-economic areas or experiencing financial hardship a chance to get an early conditional offer, gain entry with a lower ATAR score and receive a $5950 scholarship.
Join USYD on Tuesday 21 June 6pm – 7pm.
Register here – https://tinyurl.com/4k477b7s
UTS Introducing the 2023 UTS Early Entry program
UTS Early Entry Program – Edge is back.
Open to Year 12 students, applicants are assessed on their Year 11 results and can secure a place at UTS before their final Year 12 exams. Applications are direct to UTS and will open on 15 June 2022.
Find out more here: www.uts.edu.au/early-entry.
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship Program
Round 2 applications for the UTS BAcc Co-op Scholarship Program will open on 1 August. Early closing date of 14 October.
Online applications:https://www.uts.edu.au/study/business/business-courses/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-accounting
For more information, kindly email carin.alberts@uts.edu.au.
Western Sydney University
Open Day
Registrations will open soon. Western Open Day on Sunday 14 August 2022 is your chance to discover everything Western has to offer. Explore presentations and student panels, meet academics and current students, and find out all about Western’s early offer pathway, HSC True Reward.
Visit: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/openday?cid=em:EGMT-CAA-news-open-day_jun22.
Western Portal
Year 12 students can now apply for their course preferences directly through the Western Portal for free. Find out more information about scholarships, pathways and more.
Additional information and other news
AFL SportsReady
Right now, AFL SportsReady has loads of great opportunities with amazing employers like Netball NSW, Lawrence and Hanson, Accenture, Motorola and more. Visit the jobs board now: https://aflsportsready.com.au/jobs-board/.
JMC Academy Canvas Art Award – 2D and 3D art competition
Students need to interpret the brief and include the motif of a yellow umbrella. Entries close 17th July 2022. For more details go to https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/canvas-art-award-2022/.
Letz Live
Missed out on a UK Gap Year? Applications are still open for the Camp Assistant UK Gap Year programme starting in March/April 2023. Visit https://www.letzlive.org/programmes/working-holiday-uk-activity-camps/.
The Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network
The Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network (MADN) in partnership with the Australian Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information Service (AATIS) have released a series of blogs to support those living with disability to understand Australian Apprenticeships. The MADN are hoping this resource can support students, families and educators to consider the opportunities that an apprenticeship pathway offers to students with disability.
See the blogs here: https://www.aapathways.com.au/aatis-blog/part-1-getting-the-most-out-of-an-apprenticeship
Teach NSW
The NSW Department of Education offers fantastic scholarship opportunities for HSC students who are planning to study an initial teacher education course in 2023. Applications for the 2022 scholarship intake open soon, subscribe to be notified: tinyurl.com/scholarshipalerts
Traineeships, cadetships, apprenticeships – information and opportunities
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS)
AATIS, in partnership with Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network (MADN), proudly bring you a series of blog posts and resources to support those living with a disability, to understand Australian Apprenticeships and how they can be a viable pathway for all Australians. To read the blog series, visit: www.aapathways.com.au/aatis-blog.
