Careers Corner

Welcome to this week’s edition of Careers Corner.  The term is flying past, and we seem to have weathered interesting times yet again.  I think that many students and staff will welcome the holidays.

We are very lucky to once again be included in the TAFE Taster Program – YES (Youth Engagement Strategy) for 2022.  The first YES program will run during Term 2.  The dates for the YES Program are: Friday, 9 May 2022 through to Friday, 17 June 2022.  This involves one day a week at TAFE (on a Friday) and four days at school as normal.  A Microsoft Office form for students to fill in if they are interested, has been created.  Acceptance will be based on a combination of expediency of form submission and responses provided.  If students could provide as much detail as possible in their responses it would be appreciated.  Please let me know if you would like some help with this.  The link to the online form/registration can be found on the flyers outlining the YES offerings – this has been emailed to the Year 10 students. There are programs running at the TAFE campuses at Great Lakes and Taree.  A list of the courses are on the flyers and I will have given hard copies out during PC on Wednesday morning.  I am asking students to please let me know if they are interested and when they have applied.

There are many part-time and fulltime jobs on offer in our area and I encourage all students wishing to get work, to look in their Careers OneNote under Apprenticeships and Traineeships.  Mid Coast Connect, Sarina Russo and several other agencies send me information which is emailed to students and placed in this section of each Careers OneNote.  There is a “CL” section which stands for “Careers Links” and this is updated every two weeks.  These positions are across the Hunter region and each edition has up to 70 pages worth of different positions with traineeships, apprenticeships and various job vacancies.

I am more than happy to help with any application or enquiry.

UAC

I am including a section on UAC for Year 12 as UAC opens on 12 April.  I will also email this information to the students in the coming days.

UAC is the Universities Administration Centre and any student wishing to attend university post school should register with UAC which opens on 12 April 2022.  This costs $70 if you register before 30 September and $200 if you register after 30 September.

UAC PIN and Applying

Year 12 students will receive their UAC PIN via email when applications open on 12 April.  Although we are expecting more courses than last year to be available from April for students to list on their application, some institutions will be waiting until later in the year.  Students would then make changes to their preference list later in the year once their chosen courses become available.

Students must use their Year 12 student number (NESA Number) and UAC PIN to apply so that they can be identified as a Year 12 student.  If students don’t use their student number when applying they will not appear on the school’s data spreadsheet available on “School Hub”.

I will be talking to the students about this before the end of Term.

The latest information from CAA:

Course Changes & New Courses

ACU’s New Suite Of Bachelor Of Commerce Degrees Students are now able to undertake a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on their chosen area of study and graduate with specific qualifications in accounting, data analytics, marketing, and human resources management and management

Western Sydney University Western has partnered with UNSW to offer high achieving students the opportunity to undertake advanced engineering topics and substantial research experience in the Bachelor of Engineering Advanced (Honours) program:

Courses & Workshops for Students

Year 12 InspirationED HSC Live Seminars @ Macquarie Uni & UTS, Sunday 20th & 27th March 2022. Join us for Year 12 subject sessions designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to achieve your best in the 2022 exams. Inspiration ED subject-specific seminars in all major subjects have been created by qualified and experienced HSC markers and teachers. 10:00am – 3:30pm @ Macquarie University & University of Technology Sydney. To Book:

UCAT NIE UCAT Preparation Workshop (SYDNEY) Attention Year 10-12:  Head-start or continue UCAT Preparation! NIE Face-to-face UCAT workshops are back! Sydney - 17 April  2021 - Intensive Training UCAT Workshop To register:

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

SAE Creative Media Institute SAE Institute is opening its doors this April to students aged 15+ for a one-day workshop. Designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Music Production, or Songwriting. Workshops are $25 and include lunch on the day. Click the link below for more info

Academy of Interactive Entertainment   "Study Games & Film, Apply Today At Academy Of Interactive Entertainment . A career in games or film development is just a short click away. Study practical courses in 3D Animation, Game Art, Programming, Game Design and Film in a studio-simulated environment under industry experts. AIE’s graduates are industry-ready and immediately employable. Secure your place now

iCanMed Free UCAT Webinars in March: UCAT is a key criterion for medical/dental interview & course offers, but many top students fail to score well due to poor planning. This webinar will cover a timeline to help students finish UCAT prep in Term 1 & 2 (including weekly goals + time allocations), plus a mini mock test and live step-by-step UCAT teaching. Register:

Bond University The Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program Are You In Year 12 And Want To Get A Head Start When It Comes To Getting Into University? The Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program is a two day workshop where students gain an insight into university life to assist the transition from high school to university. Begins 11th April. Visit

to register.

iCanMed Free UCAT Webinars in March: UCAT is a key criterion for medical/dental interview & course offers, but many top students fail to score well due to poor planning. This webinar will cover a timeline to help students finish UCAT prep in Term 1 & 2 (including weekly goals + time allocations), plus a mini mock test and live step-by-step UCAT teaching. Register:

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

Basair Aviation College Join Basair Aviation College in a Pilot Career Seminar and find out everything you need to know about becoming a Commercial Pilot. Learn about career paths, entry level jobs, salaries, qualifications, courses, flight training and all that Basair can offer. There's no better time to #AimHigh at Australia’s leading flight training organisation! Register for free via

Workplace Learning Illawarra 2022 Illawarra Schools Careers Expo - 10 & 11 May At The Illawarra Sports Stadium. The Expo assists students in Years 9 - 12 to:

- discover skills and jobs in demand
- meet key business and education and training organisations
- learn about education and training pathways for their career journey
- get advice on subject selection

Contact: Julie Connor Workplace Learning - juliec@iswlp.org.au

Sydney Design School Curious about a creative career in interior design? Australia's award-winning school is hosting an Info Session Thursday 17 March at 5.30pm. Join them at Sydney Design School 2/40 Oxley St, St Leonards. Register to attend on campus or online via Zoom at

The next intake for their accredited career courses is July 2022.

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 hour Bootcamp from the comfort, convenience & security of your home at any time!

ACU Talk With Series: panel discussion Hear from ACU graduates across different professions including paramedics, physiotherapists, teachers, nurses and many more, get helpful advice and find out what it’s like to work in your area of interest.  Register for a session now:

Charles Sturt University Online Medicine Info Night Do You Have Students With Their Sights Set On A Career In Rural Or Regional Medicine? Come to Charles Sturts free online medicine information night and discover everything you need to know about Charles Sturts five-year undergraduate entry degree – the Doctor of Medicine. More information can be found here:

Western Sydney University Senior Students, Teachers And Parents Are Invited To A Discover Western Webinar On Medicine, Wed 27 April at 5pm. It will explore the Doctor of Medicine degree, entry requirements, how to apply and the admissions process, structure, and graduate outcomes. Register here:

UCAT NIE 14 April 2022 - UCAT, Interviews, Pathways Into Medicine / Dentistry. NIE presenting a FREE webinar about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine and dentistry.  This is NOT an advertising seminar.  The session is packed with invaluable information. To register:

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

Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia Kick-Start A Future In Farming With A Paid Gap-Year! AgCAREERSTART is a pilot gap-year program, aimed at encouraging school leavers to try a job in agriculture. The program allows 18–25-year-olds the opportunity to live in a regional location, earn a nationally recognised qualification, and build life-long industry connections. To get involved, head to:

Resources for Students

UCAT Preparation Resources and Services - NIE is Australia’s oldest training organisation in the industry. NIE was founded in 1999, with one goal in mind: to provide excellent assistance to medical applicants, students, parents, and teachers. For resources and training services visit:

Torrens University Australia - Career Crush Quiz Torrens University Australia want to help your students’ turn their natural talents into a dream job. Career Crush is a fun 5-minute online quiz that reveals students’ personal strengths, passions, and aspirations to match them with the careers and courses they’re most compatible with, along with extra freebies (Spotify playlist and recipe). Share the quiz:

Western Sydney University Watch On-Demand Western’s Past Webinars - Area of Study series for senior students, teachers and parents. They provide information on areas of study, subject selection, future careers and early entry offers. See the series here:

Western Sydney University Schools Can Book A School Visit With Western Sydney University. Hear from Western staff, current and former students deliver presentations tailored for years 10 to 12 about courses available, scholarships, early entry, alternative pathways to uni, campus life and so much more. Book now at

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Study At ACU: Entry And Pathways Webinar Join ACU Online To Have Your Questions Answered About Entry To ACU. The webinar will outline ACU entry pathways, including our ACU Guarantee early offer program. The webinar is on Tuesday 24 May 2022 from 6 – 6:30pm. Register now:

The University Of Sydney Join USYD at 5pm on Wednesday 23rd March For this webinar where you will learn essential information and deadlines for USYD admission pathways, adjustment factors and entry schemes. RSVP

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

Professional Cadetships Australia Applications For The Business Cadetships Program Opened On 7 March. Business Cadets combine study at the university of their choice with paid work at either UBS, Barrenjoey Capital Partners, or Macquarie Group. Applications close on 25 May.

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) Sign-up to AATIS’ Webinar On Apprenticeships Growth In Non-Traditional Industries. During this session AATIS will:

- Focus on current and historical industry based Australian Apprenticeships data
- Focus on some key growth industries
- Discuss the potential long-term impacts of the Government's Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements (BAC) wage subsidy

Register here:

Other News

JMC Academy Submissions For The Canvas Art Award And Mocktail Film Award Are Open. The Canvas Art Award submissions can be traditional, digital or both!  The Mocktail Film Award submissions can be short films, documentaries, animation or music clip. For more information go to

Work Experience

Please do not forget that if you are interested in doing Work Experience you need to come and see me to collect the paperwork.  Year 11 and Year 12 can do this at any time provided it does not clash with exams etc.  Years 9 and 10 have to complete this during the school term.

Usually, a student approaches a work-place to see if it is possible to do Work Experience and then lets me know where they wish to go and collects and completes the paperwork.  I contact the workplace to confirm the details and we go from there.

I am happy to approach a workplace on a student’s behalf, however, most workplaces like to hear from and meet the student in the first place as this shows that the student is keen.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser