{"id":9333,"date":"2024-03-01T14:22:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T03:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&#038;p=9333"},"modified":"2024-03-01T14:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T03:22:51","slug":"post-school-pathways-6","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/post-school-pathways-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-school Pathways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a busy start to the year in careers.\u00a0 Each fortnight a list of upcoming events will be published and I encourage you and your daughter to read through the article to see what events may be helpful as they begin to choose their post-school pathway options.\u00a0 Of particular interest to our seniors will be the online information seminars and workshops. Highlights this fortnight are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UAC Parent information site and newsletter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medicine and Dentistry information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Webinar on studying in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UTS Bachelor of Accounting scholarship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Information sessions and workshops: AIM, ACU, Western Sydney University, UTS, University of Sydney and TAFE Bradfield College<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Competitions for all year groups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>UAC Information for parents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UAC has a newsletter specifically for Year 12 parents to keep them informed about the application and uni entry process. Visit the \u2018UAC Parents page\u201d\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uac.edu.au\/future-applicants\/parents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and subscribe to their newsletter <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/enews.uac.edu.au\/h\/r\/573D6A613D6788F82540EF23F30FEDED\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Medicine and Dentistry Information evenings<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>University of Sydney | Careers in Oral Health and Dentistry Webinar 6 March<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explore career opportunities in the world of dentistry and oral health through our accredited courses. This webinar is designed for year 11 and 12 students and provides a unique opportunity to discover their potential for a rewarding career in Oral Health and Dentistry. Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uni-sydney.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN__kSNgmLQSKWoTThkqTUmKw#\/registration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>UNSW | Year 12 Medicine Information Evening 12 March<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UNSW\u2019s Medicine Information Evening, for current year 12 students, will provide insight into the dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experiences and research-focused learning that you will be immersed in as a UNSW Medicine student. You\u2019ll also find out detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2025 entry, including special entry schemes such as Indigenous Entry Schemes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.events.unsw.edu.au\/event\/unsw-year-12-medicine-information-evening\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Charles Sturt University Online Medicine Information Evening\u00a0 Wednesday 20 March\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more about a career in rural or regional medicine and discover everything there is to know about CSU\u2019s five-year undergraduate entry degree \u2013 the Doctor of Medicine \u2013 from the team and current students. Join on Wednesday 20 March 2024, 6.00-7.30pm. Book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.csu.edu.au\/event\/7c1b0b12-d264-4043-a08a-b8360f94302f\/summary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Free UCAT Bootcamp\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr Ray, Gastroenterologist at Monash Health offers UCAT mini test, discusses medical interviews, admission process, life as a medical student, and career as a doctor.\u00a0 Free two hour Bootcamp.\u00a0 Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medentry.edu.au\/resources\/free-resources#free-bootcamp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Overseas Medical Placements for Years 10-12 Students | Applications Open\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Places are open on the Projects Abroad overseas medical experience programs. Dates start from mid-June and through July, with December and January dates also open. In the first instance please email an expression of interest and any questions to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">info@projects-abroad.com.au.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For students in Years 10-12, more information <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projects-abroad.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Studying overseas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Study in the US Virtual Presentation Hosted by Internationally Educated Wed 6 March<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn about studying in the US and the US university application process, directly from a former Assistant Director of Admissions. Q&amp;A session will follow. Suggested for students in Years 9-12. Wednesday 6 March, 6pm.\u00a0 Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationallyeducated.com.au\/post\/study-in-the-us-virtual-information-session-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>UTS Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Co-op Scholarship Applications for 2025 Open\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Around 35 full scholarship places are available for the UTS Bachelor of Accounting in 2025. This includes a tax-free scholarship of more than $55,000 each, two internships with different industry partners, and a graduate role after completion of your 3 year degree. For more information, please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uts.edu.au\/study\/business\/business-courses\/undergraduate-programs\/bachelor-accounting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><b>Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Opens<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">January 1 and closes<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">March 31, 2024<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship is a monthly scholarship designed to support students with a passion for STEM. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wiingy.com\/scholarships\/future-stem-leaders-scholarship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Information sessions, webinars and holiday workshops<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Australian Federal Police PSO Online Information Session | Wednesday 13 March<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interested in a career as a Protective Service Officer (PSO)? Have questions answered in this online information session.\u00a0 Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afp.gov.au\/jobs\/roles\/protective-service-officer#tab-1105\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for this free virtual information session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TAFE NSW Bradfield Senior College Open Days &#8211; HSC workshops for Creative Industries<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For HSC students interested in preparation for the creative industries &#8211; filmmaking, a career in design or visual arts, production or performance, Bradfield\u2019s project-based learning in Year 11 can build specialisations and industry connections. Find out more at Open Days; 12 March, 9 April and 7 May. Register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bradfield.nsw.edu.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What can I study at Western Sydney University webinars<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Join the Future Students team for a series of online webinars to hear all about the specific programs you\u2019re interested in, what subjects you will study, career options, early offers and alternative entry. Q&amp;A sessions available as well as live (virtual) tours. Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernsydney.edu.au\/future\/student-life\/events\/western-webinars\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for further details.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Information Evening:\u00a0 Western Sydney University\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Information Evenings are an opportunity to learn about what programs are on offer, the many different pathways to study, support services available, scholarships on offer and life on campus. For upcoming dates and locations (online and face-to-face) please visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernsydney.edu.au\/future\/student-life\/events\/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-information-evenings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><b>ADF | Navy Careers Virtual Information Session &#8211; 7 March<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider a career like no other and work alongside likeminded, expertly trained personnel as a member of the Navy. Speak with serving members about career opportunities at our virtual info session. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adfcareers.gov.au\/events\/events-detail\/88l8ox2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Start 2024 with a Google Career Scholarship\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024 is the year to get job-ready skills with Google and Grandshake. Designed and delivered by senior Google experts, the Google Career Certificate scholarship offers job-ready professional training in areas including IT Support, UX Design, Data Analytics, Project Management and Digital Marketing. Students can get started for free. Click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandshake.co\/google-career-certificates.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>AIM | School Holiday Workshops and Industry Experience Day<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Performance and Songwriting Workshops 8 April\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM\u2019s new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore performance and songwriting, mentored by AIM\u2019s own accomplished musicians and educators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aim.edu.au\/whats-on\/school-holiday-workshop-music-theatre-syd-campus-8-april\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register for the Performance workshop<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aim.edu.au\/whats-on\/school-holiday-workshop-songwriting-syd-campus-8-april\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register for the Songwriting workshop<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Industry Experience Days 11 April to 17 April\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will learn how to create a portfolio through and participate in practical workshops using 3D animation and game development tools. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aie.edu.au\/aie_event\/industry-experience-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Holiday HSC Performance Masterclass 12 April<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Designed exclusively for Year 12 Music 1 and 2 students who are interested in improving and polishing their performance works for their assessments, trial performances and HSC. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aim.edu.au\/whats-on\/school-holiday-workshop-performance-songwriting-syd-campus-12-april\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Discover series at ACU North Sydney: please register as places limited (free events)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Health Sciences 16 April\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take part in hands-on workshops and hear from current students about a rewarding career as a nurse, occupational therapist or speech pathologist.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go behind the scenes of our interactive, fully functional nursing simulation wards. Designed for high school students in Years 10 to 12 interested in health sciences, however anyone, including parents and caregivers, is welcome to attend. Please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acu.edu.au\/about-acu\/events\/2024\/april\/discover-health-sciences-at-acu-north-sydney\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> your attendance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Teaching and Social Work at ACU Strathfield 17 April<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about a rewarding career as a teacher or social worker. This event is designed for high school students in Years 10 to 12, however anyone, including parents and caregivers, is most welcome to attend. Please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acu.edu.au\/about-acu\/events\/2024\/april\/discover-teaching-and-social-work-at-acu-strathfield\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">register <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your attendance.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Greater Western Sydney Careers Market 2024<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">May 22 to 23, 2024\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brettcarterevents.com.au\/western-sydney-careers-market\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>University of Sydney upcoming events<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Year 10 &#8211; 12 Information Evening Tuesday 12 March &#8211; Tuesday 26 March<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Year 10 students joining us will take part in a separate interactive session that aims to help link personal interests and skills with careers and courses with a focus on selecting the right subjects for senior high school.\u202fRegistration links for each event are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theuniversityofsydney.cmail19.com\/t\/r-l-tidjkux-ntlkyjtirj-o\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students workshops at University of Sydney<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Indigenous Recruitment Team will have a variety of on campus opportunities for Indigenous Students.. For more information on our programs you can visit our website via this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theuniversityofsydney.cmail19.com\/t\/r-l-tidjkux-ntlkyjtirj-c\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theuniversityofsydney.cmail19.com\/t\/r-l-tidjkux-ntlkyjtirj-q\/\"><b>Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival | Thursday 21 March<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more about ocean life and protecting the environment at the University of Sydney\u2019s exhibit in the Sea Science Student Expo at the Bondi Pavilion. Hear from our marine science researchers about their over and underwater investigations and how they can get involved too. For more information click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theuniversityofsydney.cmail19.com\/t\/r-l-tidjkux-ntlkyjtirj-a\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Interested in Engineering?\u00a0 The Space Robot Revolution may be the project for you<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Imagine being part of a team sending robots into space to keep satellites running! That&#8217;s what Space engineers at USYD are working on sending robots into space to keep satellites running with a $2.3M project backed by SmartSat. This cutting-edge research into robotic satellite maintenance extends the life of space tech and opens doors to the future for students like yours.\u00a0 For more information on their engineering program click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.edu.au\/news-opinion\/news\/2024\/02\/09\/engineers-to-develop-robot-maintenance-crews-in-space.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Forthcoming exhibitions at the Chau Chak Wing Museum\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For event schedule and dates click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.edu.au\/museum\/whats-on\/exhibitions.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Competitions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Imagine Cup Junior 2024\u00a0 <\/b><b>Opens:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> January 10, 2024\u00a0 <\/span><b>Closes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> May 8, 2024<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now in its fifth year, Imagine Cup Junior is an exciting opportunity for students aged 5-18 years old to learn about technology and how it can be used to solve some of the world\u2019s biggest challenges, while participating in a global student challenge. It\u2019s a great introduction to technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cybersecurity, and is suitable for all levels, especially beginners. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imaginecup.microsoft.com\/en-us\/junior\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition\u00a0 <\/b><b>Closes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> April 26, 2024<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition gives you the unique opportunity to show your knowledge and astronomy skills! The IAAC is an online astronomy competition for students from all countries. Win awards and cash prizes or become IAAC ambassador in your country!\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iaac.space\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Science without Borders\u00ae International Student Art Contest\u00a0 <\/b><b>Closes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> March 4, 2024<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Science Without Borders\u00ae Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art.\u00a0 This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world\u2019s oceans and aquatic resources.\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livingoceansfoundation.org\/education\/science-without-borders-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find out more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\" style=\"text-align: left\"><i style=\"font-size: 1.4rem\"><em>Ms Leonie Clarke, Post-school Pathways Coordinator<\/em><\/i><\/div>\n<div data-block-enewsletter=\"text\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"row enewsletter-text-block\" data-block-enewsletter=\"text\">This article on College life meets The Archbishop&#8217;s Charter for Catholic Schools &#8211; Charter #1, #2<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a busy start to the year in careers.\u00a0 Each fortnight a list of upcoming events will be published and I encourage you and your daughter to read through the article to see what events may be helpful as they begin to choose their post-school pathway options.\u00a0 Of particular interest to our seniors will be [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[7],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9333","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","article_category-around-the-college"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/9333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=9333"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=9333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}