Careers News

The first Careers Corner Newsletter for Term 4 is now available! Click here to read this issue. Other items of interest include:

UNSW Girls in Engineering Club

The UNSW Girls in Engineering Club is a fun, inspiring community for high school girls interested in a career in engineering. The Club provides opportunities to explore the diverse fields of engineering where you can connect and share ideas with fellow high school girls. You’ll hear from inspiring role models such as UNSW Engineering students and female engineers who are already making their mark on the world.

By joining the club, you will receive:

Exclusive invitations to Girls in Engineering Club events
Monthly inspo delivered to your email, featuring profiles of female engineers, study tips and more!
Opportunities to be mentored by female engineering students
Access to a closed Facebook community to connect with likeminded girls
Regular workshops and challenges

Click here to find out more.

National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2023

Applications are now open for students who want to be a part of the National Youth Science Forum in 2023! The NYSF Year 12 Program offers an exciting range of in-person and digital science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences for participants across Australia. If you’re a Year 11 student (in 2022) and passionate about STEM, apply now!

In 2023, the NYSF Year 12 Program will run from 10 to 24 January. Students will have opportunities to:

participate in tours of science and technology facilities and learn about cutting edge research.
engage with industry partners and research providers.
learn about university and STEM career pathways.
mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia; and
network with former NYSF participants to further increase understanding of STEM related study and career experiences.

NYSF offers Access and Equity Scholarships to students who require additional financial assistance due to experiencing financial or other forms of disadvantage or will incur additional costs to fully participate in the Year 12 Program. Information regarding Access and Equity Scholarships, including how to apply, will be sent to successful program applicants later in the year.

Applications for the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program are still open – apply ASAP to receive the full benefit of the pre-program experience!