Careers Corner

Welcome back to Term 3.  What a changing world we live in!  Hopefully we will not have to go back to online learning.

On Wednesday, 21 July, Men At Work delivered the White Card course here at St Clare’s to several of our students.  As part of a current Government initiative, this course has been made available at no cost for those students aged 16 and above this year.  The pictures below speak for themselves.

I would like to thank Mr Hobbes for the work he is doing with Year 7 this year.  He is running a “Careers” lesson with them each week using a program called “Become Me”.

Current research is showing that the earlier students are exposed to Careers Education the better their choices and post school pathway options will be.

This doesn’t mean that they will be asked what they want to do when they leave school, but rather to focus on their strengths and identify what their likes and dislikes are.  It is important to recognise the influences in our lives and how that can affect us.

Year 10 at the moment are participating in a series of sessions aimed at helping them make decisions about their subject choices for next year.

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the Information Evening for Year 10 students and parents due to COVID restrictions.  However, there will be several presentations made available via Compass and the students are being given information during Clare sessions and also during sport time on a Thursday afternoon.

Please remember that I am available to help with this process, be it with the students or with students and parents/guardians.  The students can write their names on the timetable on my office door or feel free to contact me on 6552 3300 and make an appointment.

We will be continuing Careers Sessions with Year 11 students on Fridays during the Period 3 session.  As the end of Preliminary Studies is near many students have to make decisions about discontinuing some subjects and working more towards a post school pathway.  Once again if anyone would like to contact me for assistance please do so.

I have noticed that the students in Year 12 are gradually registering with UAC and several have already applied for SRS (Schools Recommendation Scheme).  Students were sent an email regarding dates so please check this.  I have also put this information in the Careers OneNote along with a PowerPoint with more information.

Please also remember to check the various university websites for Early Entry opportunities.  Much of this information is also available in our Careers Team OneNote.

The latest information from the CAA

Do You Care?  Entry to Nursing Out Now

Forgive the headline, but this brand new PDF Guide and Handbook is for students who want to go into the rewarding career of Nursing.  Detailing the prerequisite, entry requirements and course options for Enrolled and Registered Nursing in Australia, it's available now.  If you are a school Careers Advisor and would like a free copy, just email rob@studyworkgrow.com.au today and we will send you one.

Unique Student Identifier "Help your students get career ready with the USI – their lifelong education number.  All students who undertake Vocational Education Training or intend to go to university, need a Unique Student Identifier (USI).  If they’ve done any nationally recognised training before, they would already have a USI. They can quickly find it online, or it takes just 5 minutes to create one. Encourage your students to get their USI now, so they’ll be one step ahead at enrolment time

My Trade Start "My Trade Start offers a range of automotive and business certified courses including automotive apprenticeships in conjunction with Apprenticeships R Us. My Trade Start provides quality training with a modern approach.

Visit mytradestart.com.au or email info@mytradestart.com.au

Charles Sturt University 2021 Open Days
Registrations are now open for our upcoming Open Days!
Albury-Wodonga: Sunday 15 August
Bathurst: Sunday 22 August
Dubbo: Sunday 4 September
Orange: Sunday 29 August
Port Macquarie: Sunday 1 August
Wagga Wagga: Sunday 8 August
Registrations essential:

Western Sydney University Open Day - Sunday 15 August

August 15 will be Western's first Open Day for all three of the Parramatta campuses - including the brand-new Engineering Hub! Explore course presentations, meet academics and current students, discover innovative facilities and find out all about Western's early offer pathway, HSC True Reward:

DOWNLOAD THE 2022 TAFE NSW TVET GUIDE These face-to-face and online TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training courses help your students build practical skills and industry specific knowledge, with some courses contributing towards their ATAR. Give them a head start on building their resume with real world skills and valuable experience.

The Superstars of STEM program to run as series of 6 webinars for the schools in my network (Selective Schools). The Superstars of STEM program and is well worth the attention of CAs across all schools’ sectors.

Where will an interest in Biology lead me?                                    

What is Chemistry useful for?                                                                 

If I study Physics, where will I end up?                                                  

What type of jobs use IT skills?                                                       

How many different types of engineer are there?                        

I like Maths. Is there anything I can be other than an actuary?

Courses & Workshops for Students

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand INSPIRING THE DIFFERENCE MAKERS OF TOMORROW Chartered Accountants ANZ is excited to bring to you the illuminate: next gen Challenge. This entrepreneurship program fully aligned with the Australian Curriculum is returning in 2021 for students in years 9, 10 and 11. Discover why your school and students should participate in this impactful experience.

Engineers Australia Discover Engineering 18 August - zoomed into school classrooms for Years 7-10.  Activities use Engineering Design Process (design thinking/project based learning); tasks include EWB - floating houses; Cool Aeronautics - design, build, test your own plane; and Quantum Gamification! by Sydney Quantum Academy.  Groups of 20-40 students in Years 7-10.  more info:

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Get Started in Games & Film - Holiday Courses at Academy of Interactive Entertainment Learn how to 3D model and texture your own pocket monster! Then animate and bring your pocket monster to life. See what goes on behind the scenes of Animation. Available for Ages 12+ Visit:

Le Cordon Bleu Australia Enter the World of Le Cordon Bleu Careers Residential

UCAT NIE UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry. UCAT NIE presenting a free webinar for students and parents about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine / dentistry.  This is NOT an advertising seminar.  The session is packed with invaluable information.

Ph: (02) 4367 0404  / enquiries@nie.edu.au

UCAT NIE Attention Year 11-12! Considering a career in medicine or dentistry?  If so, then you should be starting your medical interview preparation now. Don't miss! August workshop is full, and only few spots left in the September dates.

Ph: (02) 4367 0404  / mob: 0404 197 178 / 0412 439 115 / enquiries@nie.edu.au

Wednesday Webinars | 4pm AEST every Wednesday within NSW school term Upcoming webinars include: Become a Dalyell Scholar, Languages at Sydney, Economics at Sydney, Your Future in Business, Pathways to medicine and health. For dates and to register visit:

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

Sydney Design School Info Session Information Session & Open Day | Interior Design | Sydney Design School

ACU Year 12 Revision Workshops Worried about exams? Register now for a series of free online webinars run by experienced Year 12 exam markers and assessors. They’ll guide you through how to respond to possible exam questions, help you get your head around the class content to deepen your understanding, and offer plenty of tips and strategies along the way.

Bond University Save the date for Bond's Open Day experiences. In 2021, we're bringing you a full line-up of Open Day experiences. From an exciting virtual broadcast to an on-campus extravaganza, you can get to know Bond University whichever way you choose. Open Day Live broadcast: Saturday, 24 July & Open Day on-campus experience: Saturday, 7 August. Learn more:

UCAT NIE UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry. UCAT NIE presenting a free webinar for students and parents about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine / dentistry.  This is NOT an advertising seminar.  The session is packed with invaluable information.

Ph: (02) 4367 0404  / enquiries@nie.edu.au 

Jobs & Work Experience for Students

Ostara Australia Ostara Australia offers employment services to assist people disadvantaged through age, health, disability or cultural background with finding and keeping sustainable employment. They tailor their fully Government funded services towards the job seeker's specific training, health and living needs. To find out more visit ostara.org.au or email info@ostara.org.au

Ability Connex Introducing Ability Connex. A registered NDIS provider with a range of skill development programs for job readiness including work experience, skill training and personal development. Refer to become part of their School Leavers Employment Supports program that empowers and is as unique as each client. For more information visit abilityconnex.com.au or email info@abilityconnex.com.au

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Applications for the NSW Department of Education’s School Counsellor Sponsorship Programs are now open. Successful applicants will be supported while they study and receive a permanent position as a school counsellor in a NSW public school upon completion of their degree. To find out more and apply visit:

University of Tasmania Applications for the UTAS Schools Recommendation Program 2022 are now open. Early offers will be issued for all undergraduate courses except Medicine and Paramedicine from July onwards in monthly offer rounds. For more info, please go to

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Rd 2 applications for the Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Co-op Scholarship Program will open on 1 August.  For more information, kindly email Carin.Alberts@uts.edu.au

Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results. Applications are open NOW!

Bedford College UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS FOR ALL DIPLOMA GRADUATES

Bond University Students have shown incredible resilience in adapting to the ongoing challenges presented by the events of recent years. Year 12 students can be assessed now for an early guaranteed offer for 2022 conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on Semester 1 Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program. Learn more:

Western Sydney University - Free HSC Study Sessions Western is offering free HSC study sessions run by qualified teachers and HSC markers online covering 14 subjects such as Chemistry, English, Maths and more. The sessions will run from 20-24 September. Visit here for a full list of subjects and more information:

TAFE NSW and UTS Engineering Pathway Program TAFE NSW and the University of Technology have partnered to bring your students an innovative pathway towards a great engineering qualification. By successfully completing the Dip of Engineering–Technical (MEM50212) course and an integrated UTS Foundation Maths subject (35010) students will receive 24 credit points (equiv of 6 months) for a range of UTS Engineering programs.

Early offers for Visuals Arts and Music Students The Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (CASAS) offers talented Year 12 students a chance to receive an early offer to study music or visual arts based on their audition or portfolio and their academic performance in year 11 and 12 so far, prior to getting an ATAR. Apply to the Con:

Apply to the SCA:

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships – Information & Opportunities

Apprenticeships R Us Group Training Organisation (GTO) that has been supplying quality apprentices to the automotive industry for over a decade. With monthly visits and an integrated approach, they place each apprentice with trusted host employers and nurture each apprentice so that they can complete their apprenticeship. To find out more visit apprus.com.au or email career@apprus.com.au

MAKE YOUR MOVE - International Freight, Transport & Logistics Traineeship Opportunities - International Freight, Transport & Logistics QASA (inllen.org.au)

Transport for NSW Excellent career opportunities for those interested in Engineering Transport for NSW The Road/Electrical Designer and Traffic Engineering Officer in Training Programs are offered by Transport for NSW in conjunction with Western Sydney University, The College. These programs are available to people looking for a career in engineering, while at the same time studying towards a Civil/Electrical Engineering degree.
Please contact RDITCoordinator@transport.nsw.gov.au for more details.

As has been previously mentioned, we are currently allowed to do Work Experience so if you are interested, please come and see me for more information.

Please stay safe and look after yourselves.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser