Leader of Pathways and Partnerships – Lisa Formica
Last week our Year 12 students attended the Sutherland tertiary Careers Expo at Sutherland Basketball Stadium. This is an Expo organised by the Shire Careers Advisers specifically for Year 12 students with a fabulous range of exhibitors, who were able to answer the specific questions of our Year 12 ladies.
Career Expos
These annual events help NSW students in Years 10, 11 and 12 prepare for the HSC and future career opportunities. It is not necessary to attend all events – the same providers are usually at all events. It is recommended that Year 10 students attend either the HSC and Careers Expo or the Western Sydney Careers on the weekend with their parents.
The apprenticeship / traineeship Jobs Expo is specifically designed for students looking for a job. As it is local (Gymea Tradies), it caters for jobs for our students in the local area.
On Thursday 8 May, all Year 12 students attended the Sutherland Shire Tertiary Careers Expo. This event is organised by the careers advisers of the Sutherland Shire, for Year 12 students only. It is a great event for Year 12 students to have local access to the tertiary providers they are interested in, to ask questions, and to explore providers they may not have known about.
Empower Presentations
During terms 2 and 3, students in Years 10 – 12 will be invited to attend Empower Presentations where they can informally meet and discuss the career of the guest speaker. This provides exposure to careers as well as allowing the students to understand first hand the daily activities of the job and the entry requirements.
The timetable for these presentations is constantly changing and being updated (all presenters are working in the industry they speak about and unexpected situations present themselves which require changes to the schedule).
Students can check daily notices for which presenter is speaking that week, below is a timetable of presenters already booked in.
| Monday, 12 May, Recess | HR / Learning and Dev / Psychology |
| Friday, 23 May, Lunch | Early Childhood Education |
| Tuesday, 27 May, Lunch | Construction Executive |
| Mon, 2 June, Lunch | Hairdressing |
| Tues, 10 June, Recess | Hospitality |
Do you have an interesting career you would love our girls to know more about? Are you interested in presenting during a lunch or recess to our girls regarding your career? I would love to hear from you. lisa.formica@syd.catholic.edu.au
Upcoming Expo Events
HSC and Careers expo 29 – 31 May 2025
Year 11 students will be attending this in conjunction with a tour of Ultimo TAFE and UTS
Western Sydney Careers expo 26 – 28 June 2025
Apprenticeship / Traineeship Jobs Expo 2 Sept, 2025 3pm-7pm Gymea Trade Union Club
Save the Date, UAC Information Evening:
When: Friday 6 th June 5.15pm – 8.30pm
Location: Inaburra School starting in the PAC and so will the Q and A sessions and the UAC seminar, the expo in the Learning Commons.
This is your chance to get more tailored information about post school options without leaving the Shire.
Note this is a biannual event, thus 9 and 10 and 11 and 12 students and parents should attend. It is aimed at looking at post school tertiary education, there are other opportunities in the Shire for trade expos.
UAC will present two seminars:
6.30pm – 7.30pm for Year 9 and 10 students and parents to help prepare for subject choices and other considerations as they head into Years 11 and 12
7.30pm – 8.30pm for Years 11 and 12 students and parents talking about University entry and UAC
From 5.30pm – 6.30pm a number of Q and A sessions will run to hear from your choice of over 15 Universities and Colleges covering a range of fields. This is a chance to talk prerequisites, early entry and other questions.
University Open Days
Following on from Expo’s, university open days are a fabulous opportunity to explore a university of choice and see if it has the right feel and courses for you. Is it accessible for you? You have a great opportunity to discuss specific courses with the faculties directly. Senior students have received this flyer into their google classroom.
Has the Mining Industry been of interest to you?
The BEYOND Industry Spotlight goes live from May 12, hosted on the BEYOND platform, with a full suite of virtual activities including:
- Live webinars with industry experts
- Virtual site tours and industry showcases
- Interactive Q&As and career pathway panels
- Resources showcasing university, TAFE, and apprenticeship pathways
All sessions are free, online, and built for Years 9-12 – perfect for sharing with students and their families.
Webinar Schedule & Registration Links
Webinar 1: Mining & Renewables – Powering the Future
May 12 · 6.00pm Register here
Webinar 2: Skills Shortages & Emerging Occupations
May 12 · 7.00pm Register here
Webinar 3: University Pathways into Mining & New Energy
May 13 · 6.00pm Register here
Webinar 4: Vocational Pathways into Mining & New Energy
May 13 · 7.00pm Register here
How to find information about courses
If you are interested about a particular course at a particular university, it is worth subscribing to that university’s newsletter for future students.
Most universities offer webinars on courses, scholarships and entry pathways. I also share with students every week a very detailed Careers Newsletter which has links to upcoming webinars and events from universities, private colleges and TAFE.
Here is a sample of upcoming webinars from UNSW
| UNSW Faculty Information Evenings |
| Registrations are now open for our upcoming Faculty Information Evenings. Join us to learn more about our degrees, admission pathways and what it’s like to study with our faculties. 14 May | Law & Justice Info Evening21 May | Science Info Evening28 May | Business Info Evening4 June | Engineering Info Evening18 June | UNSW Canberra Cyber Security Info Evening |
Job Opportunity
Joselyn Bancs Hair is currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated students who are interested in beginning a career in the hair industry. They have openings for a first-year apprentice, as well as a Wednesday night and Saturday salon helper.
They are offering both standard and school-based apprenticeship opportunities, providing hands-on experience in a professional salon environment alongside a supportive and skilled team.
This is a fantastic chance for students who are passionate about hair and beauty to start their journey in the industry while gaining real-world experience and training.
Lisa Formica, Leader of Pathways and Partnerships