Careers Corner

We are now over halfway through Term 2, and everyone is going full steam ahead!

Year 12, If you have registered for the UCAT, please remember that there are free study materials and practice exams which can be accessed via the following website:

Several universities have their Early Entry schemes open and if you are thinking about a university pathway post school, this can be a great option.

The students should log into JobJump – click on the menu in the top right-hand corner.  Under “UNI” click on “All you need”.  Then click on “Early Entry”. You then click on any of the university early entry pathways and you will be able to see the information you need to access these.  I emailed the JobJump link to the students a few weeks ago.

Year 12 - please remember to keep up your productive study patterns, eat well, get some exercise and look after yourselves.

Year 11 – now is the time to really knuckle down and become strong senior students.  It is imperative that you apply yourself well, develop strong study patterns and approach your studies with a firm commitment to doing as well as you can.

Year 10 - you are coming up to “subject selection” time for 2023.  The mentoring process will begin soon, and we are going to take some of our Clare lessons to get a USI number and register for JobJump which has some very helpful information re subject selection for senior school.  You should all have access to our Careers Team OneNote and information will be placed here in the near future.  Mrs Avery will be letting you know when this process will start.  The various KLA Coordinators will provide information regarding the various study pathways for senior school.

Year 12 are reminded to keep checking the Careers Team OneNote and JobJump for up-to-date information about possible career pathways post school.  There are many virtual and actual open days, apprenticeship information days and traineeship information.

I would also like to keep encouraging the students to have a draft ‘Cover Letter’ and resume which can be tailored for job applications both part-time and fulltime.

Work Placement

Work Placement has been well under way, and the Year 12 Hospitality students have just completed their 35 hours of Work Placement at Sea World.  This was an amazing experience and allowed the students to see and experience many of the different aspects of the Hospitality industry.

 Astyn Strybis Star Performer at Sea World

Year 11 Construction and Hospitality students will be completing their Work Placement in the last week of Term 3 after their exams.  They will be registering with Mid Coast Connect, who handle this for us, in the coming weeks if they have not done so already.  Year 11 Sports Coaching complete their Work Placement during school sport time on Thursdays when they coach the younger students.  They also gain hours officiating at various Primary School carnivals in our area.

Work Experience

Please remember that if you are interested in doing Work Experience you will need to come and get the forms from me in my office.  The Diocese has set guidelines for Work Experience.  Year 9 and Year 10 students have to complete this during school time, however Year 11 and Year 12 students can do Work Experience during holiday time or on the weekend.

Careers Adviser’s Association Latest Information

The latest information from CAA (Careers Adviser’s Association) is as follows:

Course Changes & New Courses

Sydney Design School Curious about a creative career in interior design? Try the Designer for a day workshop for school leavers. Get creative experimenting with colour, materials, and 3D rendering tools. Sydney Design School, 2/40 Oxley St, St Leonards. Thursday 7 July 9.30am - 4pm. Limited spaces available $35 pp. Book here:

ACU Online has been specifically designed for online learning and provides you with personalised support whenever you need it. ACU are currently offering a range of postgraduate courses in the fields of nursing, business, health and IT. Plus the undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce course is fully online. Find out more:

Courses & Workshops for Students

ACTA College is a registered training centre and, is a Smart and Skilled provider. ACTA College is currently enrolling new student into the following Fee Free* qualifications: Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology. Contact ACTA College on 1300 730 830 or email: Mayssa@actacollege.edu.au.

Advance OHS Students attending work experience on a construction site or completing a construction VET course is required to complete the Construction Induction Course also known as ‘White Card’. Book the Construction White Card course by simply visiting

Discover ACU Students can join ACU for the free Discover ACU events to get a taste of university life before enrolling in uni. Students can choose an interactive workshop from their degree of choice, meet staff and current students, explore their local campus, and get helpful tips on preparing for university. Registrations open soon:

Young Change Agents Enter the Climate Action Design Challenge! This free online design thinking challenge, open to students aged 10-21, empowers youth to create innovative solutions to climate change. Students will identify problems, reframe them as opportunities, develop solutions, and create prototypes. Winning ideas will receive prizes to support the development of their idea

iCanMed Free May UCAT Webinars for Year 10-11 Students: Achieving medical/dental entry requires top scores in UCAT, ATAR & interviews - but preparing for all 3 assessments in Yr 12 is almost impossible due to the workload. This webinar will explain what Yr 10-11 students can do now to best set themselves up for Yr 12 (+ live step-by-step UCAT teaching). Register:

Engineers Australia WINTER ENGINEERING SCHOOL 2022 4-8 July 2022 - Registrations are open! Year 11 & 12 students from across NSW & ACT to attend this 5-day Engineering immersion. Visit 5 Universities & 5 iconic organisations & projects, plus meet over 150 Engineers & University students!  Register

The Lemon Car Mark from The Lemon Car presents his school’s Road Ready Driver Education Course. His presentations are enlightening, informative, entertaining and, most importantly, educational. Email mailto:mark@thelemoncar.com.au or Call 0444528409 for future bookings.

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

LifeJourney Free Careers Webinars for Secondary Students - Join to hear directly from leading experts working to defend Australia from cyber threats and the career pathways available in the exciting field of cyber security.

Camp America (Australia) Applications for 2023 are open! Start your adventure to work in the USA next year by applying now. Get a placement with a Summer Camp before the end of the year. Spend 9-12 weeks working at a summer camp and rest easy knowing you're going with the experts that provide medical coverage and 24/7 support whilst in the USA. You'll thank yourself for the bonus summer later!

MedEntry UCAT 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!

ACS Foundation (BiG Day In) BiG Day In @ UTS - Join ACS on 21 or 22 June 2022 in the Great Hall at UTS for the 2022 BiG Day In IT Careers Conference.  Hear from presenters from TCS, Wisetech Global, Woolworths, Avanade Australia, Microsoft, Adobe, Westpac, Animal Logic & loads more to come, all talking about where a career in technology can take you. Tickets $10 & no charge for teachers

BiG Day In Newcastle (ACS Foundation) BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Yrs 9-12 @ University of Newcastle on 10 August 2022 – Speakers incl. Defence Force Recruiting, nib, WiseTech Global, Mudbath & more talking about their careers & the future of technology.  Loads of cool exhibitors including ACS, nib, Wisetech Global, Defence Force Recruiting & loads more. Tickets $10 for students

BiG Day In Port Macquarie (ACS Foundation) BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Yrs 9-12 @ CSU Port Macquarie on 8 June 2022 – Speakers incl. Defence Force Recruiting, Essential Energy, Wisetech Global, TCS, Woolworths & more talking about their careers & the future of technology. No charge to attend & morning tea & lunch provided for all attendees

Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School You're invited to attend our Open Houses at Waterloo Studios, Sydney. Tour Sydney Actors School state-of-the-art Film & TV studio and learn why Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School offer the most practical, hands-on accredited programs in Australia. To register, please click on the following link:

Resources for Students

JMC Academy Course brochure requests -as expo season ramps up, if you would like JMC to send you course brochures (digital and/or hard copies) please fill out this form

Study Medicine The latest Information May marks the beginning of the 2023 medicine application cycle” has been added to Study Medicine:

This includes a fully detailed list of May 2022 university deadlines, interviews, notable events and medicine offers for all Australian medicine degrees and degrees leading to medicine (entry in 2023).

UCAT NIE UCAT and Interview Preparation Resources and Services - NIE.EDU.AU NIE is Australia’s oldest and most reputable training organisation in our 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:

TAFE NSW Pathway Brochures Developed in consultation with industry partners, your students can explore their pathways with the TAFE NSW pathway brochures. They identify future key market trends, annual growth, a range of courses to suit and more.

Study Work Grow Want To Create a Beautiful PDF Resume In-Class Or At Home? Study Work Grow has a fabulous 'Super Simple Resume Builder' you can use completely for free here:

Western Sydney University School of Law invites high schools in western Sydney to register for the prestigious mooting competition, ‘Kirby Cup’. Schools can register as many teams of four year 10 and 11 students. Numbers are limited. Find out more and register here

Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways

Institute of Health & Nursing Australia Are you interested in a Nursing career? No ATAR, No Worries! IHNA presents the NEW Diploma of Nursing that gives you an opportunity to become an Enrolled Nurse and help your community. IHNA also has University partnerships that can help you progress and become a Registered Nurse as well. Please contact sreshti.nair@hci.edu.au or call 0282286405.

ACU Guarantee Guarantee your place at ACU before your Year 12 exams. ACU Guarantee offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on their Year 11 results. For a summary of the early entry program and how to apply:

Campion College is now accepting Early Offer applications for its three-year Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts and one-year Diploma of Liberal Arts. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer before HSC exams begin and be automatically considered for first semester scholarship. Find out more at

Applications close 7th October.

The University of Sydney Gadigal Early Conditional Offer Round Open the Gadigal Program is the Indigenous student pathway that supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to study at the University of Sydney. The Gadigal Early Conditional Offer Round is now open for students to apply via UAC by 7th August to be considered.

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

TABMA Apprentices and Trainees have a Supply Chain Trainee position in Cardiff, Newcastle. We are looking for a trainee who would enjoy working with building materials, great career progression long term with the host employer. For further information please email katie.c@tabma.com.au.  

TABMA Apprentices and Trainees have a warehouse and customer service Trainee position in Rosehill, Western Sydney. We are looking for a trainee who would enjoy working with building materials and trade customers, great host employer, very rewarding role. For further information please email katie.c@tabma.com.au.

ACTA College ACTA College is a Smart and Skilled provider offering funded apprenticeships in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and in Painting and Decorating. ACTA College has employers all around Sydney ready to sign up a new trainee. Contact ACTA College on: 1300 730 830 or email us: Mayssa@actacollege.edu.au.

Australian Cabinet & Furniture Association Flexibility and Personalised Apprenticeships ACFA is a registered training organisation that brings a unique experience to how young people are trained in an existing industry. The workplace-based training model brings flexibility and a personalised touch with a dedicated trainer. To find out more about where to start –

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like any assistance regarding anything to do with Careers.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser