Careers Corner 

The end of Week 6 – four weeks to go until the end of classes for Year 12 and the end of the Preliminary Course for Year11. 

Year 12 have now completed their Trial Exams – well done to everyone!  The various major works are in the process of being marked over the coming weeks – good luck to everyone. 

TVET Applications for 2025 are due today, Friday, 30 August 2024.  All students have been emailed and a notification has been placed on Compass. 

There are a great deal of university open days, early entry pathways and employment opportunities coming up over the next few weeks.  Scholarships for many universities are open and in the process of opening. 

Please see below re Teach NSW Scholarships.  Applications for these close Friday 13 September via Get paid to study (nsw.gov.au).

InspirationED Presentation 

On Thursday last week we were very lucky to be visited by Shane Hardcastle from InspirationED who spoke to the students about successful exam preparation techniques.  The feedback I have received has been very positive.  Shane’s presentation was excellent, and I would like to thank him, and Claudia and Alice who spoke to the students about university post school pathways (specifically Macquarie University). 

Shane has also provided the students with a link to helpful resources in six HSC subject areas.  This has been emailed to the students and is included below: 

For your Year 11 students, as discussed, we would like to provide additional premium academic support in six Year 11 subjects.  Please share this information below with them or the link that is:

Information for Students 

As part of the presentations, you attended with InspirationED & Macquarie University, you have access to premium resources in the following subjects:  English (Standard & Advanced), Mathematics (Standard 2 & Advanced), Biology & Business Studies.  

They include practice questions and other resources to help you prepare for your exams at the end of the term. 

Just click here to access these resources. 

UAC 

For those students applying to UAC please see the important dates below: 

Key UAC Dates 

Early entry deadlines for many universities are also fast approaching. UNE, Southern Cross, Wollongong and the Sunshine Coast University all offer these programs so please have a look at these.  Even if it is not your first choice, it can give you some options if you do not get into the course you want straight away. 

It has been very pleasing to have had interviews with many of the Year 12 students.  Please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange a meeting so that we can go through your options. 

Our local councils have information sessions for anyone interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship with their local council.  Please see the information below and the flyer for these is in our Careers Team OneNote. 

I will be organising a White Card course for Term 4.  Any student who is hoping to do Construction in Year 11 must complete this course and any student who wishes to do Work Experience in the Construction industry will need a White Card.  In order to complete the White Card course a student has to have turned 14 by the time the course is run.  Stay tuned for more details.

Careers Association of Australia (CAA)

The latest information from the Careers Association of Australia (CAA) is as follows:

Information Sessions for Students & Parents 

MQ Year 12 Webinar | Transitioning from School to University Wednesday 11 September Macquarie University students will share insights and provide tips and tricks on how to make the transition to university smooth and fun. Learn about university life and hear about MQ’s extensive range of support services, which all exist to help students thrive during their studies. Register at:

Macquarie University’s 2024 [[Ex]]plore Science Extension Conference [[EX]]plore is a new Science Extension conference for Years 10, 11 and 12 students and teachers. Year 12 Science Extension students are invited to present their research at a conference that brings together people with a passion for research. Find more here:

Sydney Design School Information Session | Tuesday 17 September, 6pm Curious about interior design? Sydney Design School is running an on campus Information Session on Tuesday 17 September at 6pm. Join them at their state of the art studios, Ground Floor, 65 Berry St, North Sydney. Register to attend in person or join online at

The next intake for their ASQA accredited career qualifications is January 2025. RTO91446.

Discover Western Webinar ‘Finding Your Place at Western’ Join Western on Tuesday 17 September, 5pm for 'Finding Your Place at Western', a webinar designed for future university students who may feel unsure about pursuing higher education. This webinar will showcase a range of personal and academic support services, clubs and societies, LGBTQ+ Ally Network, and other resources available to students. Register now:

The University of Sydney | Online Open Night - Explore Career Pathways & Network with Experts Domestic students living in regional or interstate areas are invited to The University of Sydney online Open Night. Find out about Regional and Remote Entry Scheme, single scholarship application process and other University of Sydney highlights then join breakout rooms and have all questions answered by USYD staff. Thursday 19 September | 5 to 6:30pm AEST, register here:

Apprenticeships/Training and Jobs Expos 2024 Master Builders Association of NSW will be at the Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos 2024. This is the perfect opportunity for students, parents, and job seekers to speak with Master Builders about career pathways in the Building and Construction Industry. This is a free event. Great careers start with apprenticeships.

Western University’s Free HSC Study Sessions Register now for Western’s free HSC Study Sessions from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October. Students can choose from a range of 24 free sessions across 15 key HSC subject areas. Sessions are delivered online with highly qualified HSC teachers and experienced markers. Register now:

Courses & Workshops for Students

Sydney Design School Interior Decoration Workshop 2 & 3 October In the mood to get creative? Sydney Design School is running their two-day Interior Decoration Workshop 2 & 3 October at their design studios. Experiment with colour and materials to redesign a living space. Ground Floor, 65 Berry St, North Sydney. $385 including GST. Book online

UCAT NIE | Medical School Entry Interview Preparation Years 10 to 12 considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry. Start the medical interview preparation early. NIE August workshop dates are nearly full. To register please visit

For further enquiries please contact NIE at enquiries@nie.edu.au or call (02) 4367 0404 / 0404 197 178 /

Career Conversations at Home | Parent Workshop with Arrive & Thrive Career conversations at home are vital for young people to make informed decisions about what they want to pursue post-high school. Arrive & Thrive runs a parent webinar to support career conversations at home and foster a supportive environment. The webinar includes an introduction to the GROW coaching model and Free Career Conversation Dinner Menu. Email hello@arrivethive.com.au for details.

Experience Engineering for Female and Non-Binary Students in Years 7 to 10 | 18 October at UNSW Second for 2024 will be held at UNSW Kensington Campus. An exciting day designed to build students’ confidence by working alongside Engineers and Engineering students to solve set tasks. Aiming to build an understanding that by using their maths and science knowhow, with a good dose of creative and strategic thinking, they can make real change in their world. Register:

Achieving Career Success with Futuready Australia Futuready Australia, after assisting over 10,000 students and 40+ Career Advisers, found three key insights: Teachers lack time to research numerous career options; students need a unified program with all necessary tools; and both groups struggle to prepare for the future. Futuready curriculum-based programs help students pursue careers they are passionate about.

J.P. Morgan | Traineeship Program for Current Year 12 Students with HSC Certification by Early 2025 This 2-year full-time paid traineeship in Sydney will provide an opportunity for students to fast track a career and gain real world work experience within an international bank. Join J.P. Morgan’s Traineeship Program and experience the excitement of working in the fast-paced financial services industry. Learn how a 2-year Traineeship can give real-world skillsets while providing tools of the future:

NIE CAREERS | Future Doctors Australia Program (Age: 14-18) On 12 to 15 April 2025, a high-impact 4-day program that provides young people aged 14 to 18 years with a unique opportunity to explore medicine as a career. TEL. 1300 974 187 or 0412 439 115 enquiries@nie.edu.au Program details via the link:

NIE CAREERS | Medicine, Engineering, Business, Creative Writing, Psychology, Veterinary Studies A unique opportunity to experience 11 Days of Residential Career Program, 5 to 15 January 2025 at the University of Sydney, for students 13 to 18 years of age. TEL. 1300 974 187 or 0412 439 115 enquiries@nie.edu.au Details via the link:

University of Canberra Sydney Hills' Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five) Course Accredited by ACECQA, this course is open for Semester 1, 2025 applications. This course meets national curriculum and teaching standards, aligns with the National Quality Framework, and enhances job prospects with up-to-date practices. For more information visit:

Animal Logic Work Experience Program Animal Logic are running their work experience program again for Years 10 to 11 students in November. Visit:

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways Information for Students  

Applications for the NSW Department of Education's Future Teacher Scholarships Now Open Know a Year 12 student considering a career in teaching? If so, encourage them to apply for a future teacher scholarship with the NSW Department of Education. Successful applicants will be financially supported while they study and receive a guaranteed permanent position in a NSW public school upon completion of studies. To find out more, visit:

National Fashion College | Early Entry for 2025
NFC's 1-year course is designed by 40+ industry experts and is the gateway to a career in fashion. Students can access internships with 600+ brand partners and land jobs in the industry by the end of their studies. Early entry for 2025 now open. Download our course guide:

Macquarie Leaders and Achievers | Early Entry Year 12 students can be awarded with an early entry offer to Macquarie University for demonstrating initiative and commitment in Years 11 and 12. Final round applications close on Friday 30 August. Find out more and apply at:

CQUniversity | Early Offer Scheme Updates Applications for CQU’s Principal Recommendation Scheme, an early entry pathway for Year 12’s, open 1 August. Students can apply for eligible CQU undergraduate courses with offers released from 2 September 2024, without waiting for their end of year results. Learn how to apply:

Western Sydney University HSC True Reward Early Offer Program HSC True Reward provides offers based on students' Year 11 or Year 12 results. Students can explore the HSC True Reward webpage for more information on important dates, subject requirements and how to apply for study in 2025. Apply by 4 September to be considered for the first HSC True Reward offer round.

JMC Academy | 2025 Early Entry Why wait? Get an offer to study at JMC in February 2025 now. JMC’s early entry program is open for Year 12 students to secure their conditional offer for 2025. Apply Now:

Western Sydney University Scholarships Applications Open for 2025 Western offers $25 million in scholarships each year, recognising academic excellence, community involvement and leadership skills. Scholarships available for 2025 are open. Please refer to the individual scholarship pages for eligibility criteria that may apply and important dates:

The Year 10 students have now made their subject selections for 2025 and the process of working out the lines and classes is well under way.  Thanks to Mrs Avery and Mr McKee for their work on this. 

If a student is interested in completing an SBAT in Years 11 and 12, now is the time to get the paperwork started.  Please come and see me if you wish to do this.  Please also remember that if you choose this pathway then you are responsible for catching up on any work that you have missed while at work or at TAFE.  Once the SBAT/TVET is started then this can count as at least two of your units for Preliminary and HSC work. 

We have had one confirmed HNEH SBAT for 2025/2026.  Congratulations to Marley Marriott on her successful application.  I am still waiting to hear if late applications for this are possible. 

Thanks to those Year 10 students who have submitted an EOI for TVET in 2025.  They are currently under consideration at the CSO and I will be submitting them into the EVET site in the coming weeks. 

Please remember that there is usually more than one pathway into a preferred career and talk to your teachers and parents about your choices.  I am happy to meet with anyone who would like some help with this. 

If anyone would like to do Work Experience, please come and get the paperwork from me. 

I am happy to meet with anyone to discuss anything to do with post school pathways. 

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser