Careers Corner

This week sees the end of Week 4 Term 4.  Looking at the greenery surrounding us here on the Mid North Coast shows us what a wonderful area and country we live in.

Good luck to everyone who is about to begin their HSC exams in the coming weeks.  The Year 12 students ran their end of school assembly and activities last week.  They did an excellent job with this and showed what a wonderful group of young people they are.

I would like to remind anyone that is applying for EAS via UAC that the due date for all of this information is:

• Midnight Friday, 17 December 2021 to ensure you receive your eligibility letter in time to change your preferences for Round 2.

The SRS offers will come out at the following times:

1. First offers released on Friday, 12 November
2. Second offers released on Thursday, 25 November
3. Third offers released on Thursday, 9 December

I have already worked with quite a few students in regard to this and I am happy to help with anything else that I can.  Students and/or parents can contact me by phone (6552 3300) or by email (karen.mccann@mn.catholic.edu.au) to arrange a suitable time to meet.  This can be via Zoom if necessary.

Over the coming weeks I am hoping to run the My Future Finder activity with the Year 10 students.  This is an excellent program which gets the students to consider their options post school and looks at their personality types.  I will be liaising with UNE over the next couple of weeks with regard to this.  They provide us with this program.

Over the past weeks I have received quite a few emails from employers looking for students to fill positions.  Mid Coast Connect and VERTO send me information about apprenticeships and traineeships in our area and Mid Coast Council have advertised several positions for 2022.  I have emailed all the information to the students in Years 10, 11 and 12.  So please CHECK YOUR EMAILS.

I also put the information in the Year Group Careers OneNote which all the students should have access to.

With regard to some of these positions, the student needs to come and see me for further information.  That information is in the email if relevant.

Below is a wealth of information for parents and students regarding numerous post school pathways, courtesy of the Careers Association of Australia.

Course Changes & New Courses

Bond University Bond University's new innovative degrees in Digital, Entrepreneurial, Health and Legal Transformation prepare students for careers of the future; combining discipline studies, transdisciplinary subjects and work integrated learning. Working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems, students graduate in just two years with a professional portfolio -

Courses & Workshops for Students

Young Change Agents Free design-thinking based education workshops are available to schools to help your students develop the crucial mindset, skillset and toolset required for their future! Book your workshop now:

Australian Careers Business College NSW Govt Funded Job Trainer Courses Australian Careers Business College ACBC is now taking applications for enrolment into seven different part-qualifications. These courses are fully subsidised by the NSW Government as part of its ‘Skilling for Recovery’ initiative.

MedEntry UCAT Prep Free UCAT Bootcamp For parents, aspiring Medical students and Careers Advisers. 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. Watch this two hr Bootcamp from the comfort, convenience & security of your home at any time!

Western Sydney University The College RTO is offering fee-free 3-4 day courses from November to January aimed to upskill the community. Valuable for students leaving in year 10 and year 12, as well as parents/caregivers. Participants who upskill will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Focal Holdings Pty Ltd t/a Australian College of Community Care and The Illawarra Business College Focal Holdings Pty Ltd, RTO ID 90191, is now enrolling students in NSW Government-subsidised, accredited short courses.  Executive Assistant Skills, Commercial Cookery, Individual Support, Disability and Team Leader courses are starting soon as part of the Government’s Summer Skills Program. Limited places. Ring Dani on 0423 428 467 for further information or view

for details.

Jschool Journalism College Newswriting Basics is a micro journalism course offered to senior secondary students this summer by Jschool Journalism College. Details at

Another option is the full introductory journalism unit from the Diploma of Journalism, and/or the shorthand (speed writing) unit:

For further information phone or text 0493099463.

Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia Young Australians get insights of jobs in agriculture with #AgVenture Careers ExpoYou are invited to join in to learn about the many and varied jobs in agriculture with National Farmers Federation AgVenture Careers Expo. Beginning Monday 25 October for Years 10, 11 and 12 students. Go here to register:

myfuture Industry Insights webinar Myfuture insights into Career Education in Primary School.  If you haven’t seen the webinar yet, it is worth looking at at this

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

Sydney Design School Applications open to study interior design in 2022. Live Online Info Session

AIT (Academy of Information Technology) Watch creative demonstrations in Animation, 3D Design, VFX Film, Game and Mobile App Development on the AIT (Academy of Information Technology) YouTube channel:

Join AIT for further new and exclusive live creative demonstrations at AIT Open Day on Saturday 27 November, 10am to 4pm. Register:

TAFE NSW   Launch your Career in Early Childhood Education & Care – Live Webinar Event, 4 Nov at 10am

Study at ACU Pathways to ACU Webinar If you didn’t receive the ATAR you were hoping for, join us online on Thursday 9 December 2021 from 12 – 1pm to hear more about your entry pathway options, including diplomas and our Foundation Studies program. Register now:

Launch your Career in Early Childhood Education & Care – Live Webinar Event, 4 Nov at 10am Join the Department of Education and TAFE NSW to explore the Early Childhood Education industry. Students will get a first-hand look at roles within this rewarding career path where graduates can develop the minds of infants/toddlers, provide preschool education, or help children with disabilities achieve their full potential.

Western Sydney University Year 12 students, parents and teachers are invited to attend the Discover Western webinar on 7 December at 4pm and hear from Western staff and current university students why 47,500 students have chosen to study at Western. Register now:

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Are you passionate about making FILM your career?Discover courses in Filmmaking and Virtual Production at AIE's Film Career Day on Saturday 30 October 2021. AIE Sydney and Canberra will be opening their doors to future filmmakers eager to find out how to get started in 2022. Registrations are essential and can be found at -

Jobs & Work Experience for Students

Cotton Australia Students wanting to start a career in agriculture or have a unique experience (while being paid) before starting tertiary education can try cotton. Cotton Jobs Australia has been launched to connect prospective employees with cotton growers looking to attract Year 12 leavers to help maintain and pick the 2021/22 crop through a simple online form. Apply today:

Letz Live New Gap Year Programme! Letz Live have launched a Camp Assistant programme in the UK. Any school leaver who may have missed out on a Gap Year for 2022 will be pleased to know this 6-8 month programme starts March/April 2022. Working at an outdoor activity camp these are paid roles with accommodation and meals included.

Resources for Students

CareerHQ Pty Ltd Introducing CareerHQ's How To Find A Job Program. A ten module course aimed at helping students feel more confident when looking for their first job and giving them tools they can use throughout their career including resume writing, finding opportunities and interview preparation.

Local Government NSW Local Government offers a surprisingly large number of career opportunities in every community across Australia. Students interested in planning, engineering, environmental management or a career outdoors in parks and gardens maintenance, road construction, water and wastewater treatment or a career in community services, should check out Careers at Council -

40 free new career pathway brochures to help guide your students TAFE NSW has recently published documents to help guide your students who are looking for career options, new skills, and VET to support current and future employment trends. Developed in consultation with key industry partners, these brochures are perfect for students to find their pathway at TAFE NSW

Western Sydney University Senior high school students can visit the Year 12 Information Hub to find all the information they need to get started on their journey to university, including: course information, upcoming events, how uni works, and more all in one convenient place:

Beyond Y11 students - Start your HSC with FREE amazing resources from senior markers and expert teachers.  Access premium study notes, quizzes and videos. Register for Beyond now to receive hundreds of premium resources:

MyCareerMatch Go to resource for year 9 - 12 students to discover careers they're best suited to. MyCareerMatch is a low cost, easy to use personality career resource mapping what they are good at with careers requiring those qualities. Includes workbook, teacher guide, home study and resume advice, and as part of CSIRO digital careers, a report matching students to technology careers.

Charles Sturt University Resources For Year 12 Students This year has been filled with uncertainty for Year 12 students, we’d like to assure them they’re making the right decision when they preference Charles Sturt as number one on their UAC or VTAC application. We've collated some information and guidance to help explore their options:

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Study Work Grow Are your students applying for Early Entry? [Free Guide] In 2021, there's been a huge increase in the number of University Early Entry Programs available to Year 12 students across Australia. We've found all of the details and put them into an $18 guide that you and your students can access for FREE for a limited time here:

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PATRICK'S COLLEGE AUSTRALIA (St Patrick's Business College) •Enrolling now for students in Years 10, 11 or 12 who would consider becoming Legal Secretaries, Personal Assistants (PAs), Executive Assistants (EAs) or Administrative Staff for Sydney’s top law firms and companies – Please Do Let Me Know! We are looking forward to teaching the 99th business admin cohort (2022) to go through the College.  Scholarships are still available.

Study a Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Bachelor of Laws at ACU To apply for a Ramsay scholarship valued at up to $150,000, you can now submit an existing piece of written work with an arts and humanities focus for your written submission. Applications close on 31 January 2022. Learn more:

ACU accommodation scholarships 2022 Thinking of living at an ACU residence in Sydney, Ballarat or Canberra? We offer a variety of different accommodation options to suit your needs, making it simple to live close to uni. We also have generous accommodation scholarships available for 2022 to support your move. Find out more:

Fees shouldn’t be a barrier to achieving your dreams at ACU, ACU has worked hard to make fees simple and transparent, with a range of financial assistance options. You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award every year. Learn about scholarship types, payment methods and how to apply at our scholarships hub. Visit the scholarships hub:

Western Sydney University The next round of applications for scholarships open on 18 October. The Western Scholarships page offers information on the scholarships available and a helpful four-step guide to help students put forward their best application. Find out more:

Southern Cross University Take your training to the next level. Graduating with a Certificate or Diploma? Find out how you can earn direct entry to a Bachelors degree, and save time and money. Your work or voluntary experience may also substitute a tertiary qualification for entry and credit. Find out more here:

Southern Cross University Southern Cross University have updated our scholarships search and application function so it is easier than ever to apply. With one simple application and many scholarships, you can start being considered for scholarships before you even accept an offer to study. Check it out here:

Charles Sturt University Scholarships Scholarships are now open. Your students could be eligible for the Tertiary Access Payment; it's a $5000 payment to school-leavers from outer regional or remote areas who relocate to undertake full-time, higher-level tertiary education. Browse all scholarships here:

Australian Pacific College (APC) Get into University no matter your ATAR! Australian Pacific College now offers 15 university pathway partners including University of Wollongong, Torrens University, Le Cordon Bleu, University of Southern Queensland, Griffth University and Bond University. Learn more at

or contact Pam at (02) 90542447.            

Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) FPA Scholarship Program now OPEN, Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA).The Financial Planning Association of Australia strongly supports the education and upskilling of all financial planners and aspiring financial planners.

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

TAFE NSW Start SBAT conversations now! School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT) are more than just part time jobs. They are a great way for students to set themselves up for the career they want, while still completing their HSC. Now is the time to explore SBAT options-

Local Government NSW Councils across NSW are now recruiting apprentices and trainees in a range of vocations - business services, horticulture, civil construction, IT etc. Look out for school-based and post-school traineeships and apprenticeships on Careers at Council -

TABMA TABMA GTO welcome students and career advisers to enquire about our current apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities within the timber and building materials industries. TABMA operate across NSW & ACT and offer carpentry, cabinetry, frame and truss, timber sales and warehousing plus more! please visit

or contact recruitment@tabma.com.au for further information.

Other News

William Angliss Institute Sydney October will be an exciting month for Angliss Sydney as over the next few weeks, students begin to return to campus for practical classes. As the campus is fully open, course advisors are available for course chat appointments to answer all inquiries on Foods, Hospitality and Event Management programs. Appointments can be booked instantly at:

Engineers Australia - Learn about who makes up the Engineering Team within our society. Interested in learning more about the different pathways to Engineering? Engineering projects are created and delivered by the engineering team, a team consisting of Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists and Engineering Associates and each has their own important role to play. Visit Engineering Team to learn more about the differences between these roles.

I would like to remind anyone that unfortunately Work Experience is unable to go ahead at this stage.  As soon as we are able to resume Work Experience I will let everyone know.

If anyone would like to come and talk to me about anything Careers, they can email me or put their names down on the sheets attached to my office door.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser