Careers Corner

We have made it to the end of Term 1 – where has the time gone?!

I would like to start this edition of Careers Corner with a HUGE THANKS to Mr Laurent and the Year 10 and Year 12 Hospitality students who catered for one of the dinners at the local Tastefest.

The photos speak for themselves.

Maureen Eason had this to say about Laurent and the students:

Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together and becomes a wonderful event.  This of course happens with much hard work and planning and then everyone involved on the night plays their part with precision and much enjoyment.

A huge THANK YOU to the Tastefest Committee for asking Taree Quota Club to become involved with the Producer’s Dinner last night and for their preparation to ensuring this to be a huge success as it has always been in previous years.

To chef Laurent and your fantastic band of young St Clare’s High School pupils whom you must be so proud of, we owe you our gratitude as you are the reason the guests keep wanting to be part of this night year after year.

WELL DONE - a wonderful meal Laurent and thanks for making sure the workers also got to enjoy your cuisine.

And I must add- what a wonderful backdrop the beautiful Manning River makes!

The Year 12 VET students will be going on Work Placement next term.  The Year 12 Construction class will be out during Week 2.  Thanks to Mid Coast Connect and the many employers for allowing this to happen.  This is an excellent opportunity for the students to learn more of the world of work and often results in job opportunities for each of the students.

The Year 12 Hospitality class are flying to the Gold Coast and will be working at Sea World from Monday, 8 May until Thursday, 11 May inclusive.  Once again this is an excellent opportunity for the students to learn about and experience first-hand the many different aspects of the Hospitality industry.

Year 12 students who are interested in a university pathway post school are reminded to check each university’s website for early application and scholarship information.  UAC has opened.  All students should have received a PIN from UAC – please check your junk mail if you have not received this yet.  Please email me if you do not receive a PIN even if you do not want to go to university post school.

I will be making the latest information available regarding SRS, EAS and Equity Scholarships as soon as it is posted on the UAC site.

Please note that other states do not have their applications open yet (QTAC, VTAC, SATAC) and will open at various stages over the coming months.

• Undergraduate applications open for domestic students on Wednesday, 5 April 2023. UAC PINs will be emailed to NSW HSC and ACT Senior Secondary Certificate students on the same day.
• Undergraduate applications open for international students on Wednesday, 19 April 2023.
• This year’s UAC Guide will be delivered to schools in Term 2.
• Resources on the UAC website will be updated in April.

Each of the students will receive their UAC guide early next term.  As soon as they arrive at school they will be distributed to the students.  There is a great deal of information in this booklet which can also be accessed from the UAC site (www.uac.gov.au).

Job Jump also has a great deal of information with regard to this, so don’t forget to check out the chapters in our Careers Team OneNote.

Next term we will continue to have Industry visits on Friday mornings.

Students in Year 12 who might be considering careers in medicine or dentistry post school need to register for the “UCAT” (University Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ).

Important UCAT ANZ 2023 Dates

Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2023 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2024 should note these key dates (deadline times are in AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time):

Please log on to the UCAT website for specific information. There are free practice tests on this website to assist with preparation.

Next term the Year 11 PDHPE students will complete their Provide First Aid course with Warren Keegan from Coastal First Aid.  This is a very valuable qualification to have. The Year 11 Sports Coaching class will complete their First Aid course on Friday 2^nd June. They will gain some valuable knowledge and be able to feel confident when assisting in many different First Aid situations as well as satisfying one of the compulsory requirements for the Certificate III in Sports Coaching.

The latest information from the CAA is as follows:

Course Changes & New Courses

AFTT has merged with sister college JMC Academy | With the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television (AFTT) officially merging with JMC Academy, together, continuing to provide both Vocational and Higher Education programs, including the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting). To find out more about the acting courses go to

Courses & Workshops for Students

Paul Wade Life and Employability Skills | Former Socceroo Capt. Paul Wade has worked as a Draftsman, Footballer & TV & Radio presenter. Having done it all with Epilepsy makes his story one that will inspire your students to take Ownership & Learn. Your time, your topics, & your location. Contact Valerie at val@paulwade.com.au or 0408 219 482. All programs can also be found at

William Angliss Institute | If you missed the 2023 February intake, you will still have a chance to enrol for the next available intake in March 31. The admission process is simple, and all the courses that do not require an ATAR for entry are listed on the official website:

So, don’t miss out on the opportunity.

Canberra Institute of Technology Fee-Free TAFE | Feel the freedom with a free-free TAFE course at CIT. CIT is currently offering fee-free courses to eligible students, in hospitality, healthcare, ICT, construction, and much more. If you are thinking about the next steps, now is a great time train for a job or career you are passionate about. Visit:

Eligibility criteria apply

JMC Academy School Holiday Workshops | JMC are launching two new school holiday workshops - "Screenwriting" and "Building Your Brand". For more information and to book go to

TAFE NSW | Students can bring their art to life with GIFy creations. Mixed media artist Essa will host a free three-day workshop (12-14 April) at @PowerhouseParramatta for high school aged students to design and transform playful mixed media collages into shareable GIF animations. The workshop is free, but bookings are essential:

TAFE NSW | Have your students dreamed of a music career? Musicians; Eric Chapus and Luke Warren will host a free two-day workshop (20-21 April) at @PowerhouseParramatta for high school aged students to experiment with drum kits, instruments and synth sounds through the Ableton Note app. Places are strictly limited and bookings essential:

SEVENmile Ltd | Enterprise in the Community, now in its 4th year, is delivered in conjunction with the Regional Education Industry Partnerships team at NSW Education. An experiential learning program designed for 15-17-year-old students, culminates in a presentation event where students present solutions to the real-world business problems of local business owners. Find out more at

UNSW GIE Club April school holiday robotics workshop for girls in Year 7 – 9 | Limited places remain in the FREE robotics workshop on Tues 11 April for girls in Year 7 – 9. Facilitated by Robogals UNSW at the UNSW Kensington campus, this hands-on interactive workshop runs from 10am – 11.30am. There is also the option to join a FREE iCinema immersive tour after. More info:

Discover ACU | Students can participate in 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 now:

University of Sydney International Science School 2023 It’s back, live and in-person | Join top science students from around the world for two weeks of inspiring talks by world-renowned scientists, visits to cutting-edge research facilities, hands-on experiments and activities, and a packed program of social events. ISS2023 will run from 2-15 July 2023 – science-mad students in Years 11 and 12 in 2023 are encouraged to apply. Applications close 6 April 2023:

NIE & Immerse Education 11 Days Residential Career Experience for Student Ages 13 – 18 | Residential career experience which will take place from 3 - 13 Jan 2024 at the University of Sydney, students 13 - 18 years of age. Choose from Medicine, Psychology, Engineering, Business Management, Creative Writing, International Relations, and Veterinary Studies. TEL. (02) 4367 0404 or 0412 439 115 enquiries@nie.edu.au  Details via the link:

NIE UCAT Preparation Workshop | Attention Year 9 - 12: NIE Face-to-Face Intensive UCAT Workshop is back! 20 April 2023 (Gosford area) and 18 June 2023 (Chatswood). Limited spots – enrol early to avoid disappointment of missing out. Registrations are via the following link:

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

Macarthur Tourism, Travel & Events College (RTO #41365) - Barista Courses | Enrol in one of the upcoming barista courses held at Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living: 1 Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan. NSW. Fully accredited and nationally recognised courses. Upcoming dates are 15 April and 3 June. For more info and the enrol now go to

UCAT workshop by Dr Ray | By Dr Ray, Gastroenterologist at Monash Health. 3 Day Workshop which covers all 5 UCAT subtests, interviews, entry process etc. Formal Instruction & Group Learning. The program has been carefully crafted to cover the strategies for UCAT success, in a fun, engaging and interactive environment. Over 4,000 Five Star Reviews. Careers Teachers are welcome to attend at no cost.

HSC Seminars with Bell Shakespeare University of Sydney | These seminars - for both students and teachers - provide an in-depth analysis by one of the academics, covering close reading, literary techniques, different interpretations, key themes, and character analysis. Part performance, part interactive seminar, these sessions directly link to HSC modules and give students an edge in their HSC exams. Book in for a HSC Shakespeare Seminar:

Resources for Students

Careers at Council | Careers Advisers and students looking for information about job opportunities in local government, and any related qualification requirements, should visit

Careers at Council lists the job vacancies of over 100 councils in NSW and features videos and career path stories of many of the sector's employees.

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Diverse Career Paths | A career in accounting can be incredibly diverse with a huge number of potential career paths. But selecting a specialisation, business area, division or service line can be challenging when you don't know all the possibilities and how these could suit your key strengths.

HSC4Me Premium resources for Year 12 students | Written by the most experienced teachers & markers, HSC4Me is full of resources that will boost student's knowledge & skills. The app delivers easy to follow guides & resources including: video snapshots, interactive quizzes & practice questions, worked examples and solutions, study notes, sample papers, answers & exemplars. Learn more at

Interview Tips | The Beaut Little Book of Big Interview Tips'... practical resource for senior students, plus source of ideas for career preparation classes. Emailed as PDF. Details at

Enquiries: making.a.big.splash@gmail com

Study Medicine Resource to assist students research and identify options to get into medicine | Getting into medicine involves strategy. It starts with understanding all the possible medicine degrees you can apply for, including other undergraduate degrees that lead to medicine and determining degrees that give you the best chance of being accepted. Study Medicine can assist by providing details of 56 Australian medicine degrees/degrees that lead to medicine

NIE UCAT and Interview Preparation Resources and Services | The National Institute of Education was founded in 1999 with one goal in mind: To provide an unparalleled assistance to students who wish to pursue a career in medicine or dentistry. Make contact for assistance. enquiries@nie.edu.au  / (02) 4367 0404 / 0404 197 178 /

For resources and training services visit:

Information Sessions for Students & Parents

CQUniversity Online Chat Session Thursday, 27 April 3pm (AEST) | Are your students starting to think about post-school study options, like TAFE or university and have questions? Direct their attention to upcoming Online Chat Session where the team will be available in real-time and ready to help with course specific information, pathway and entry options, and more. Visit

Western Sydney University | On Wednesday 26 April from 5pm, Western is holding a Discover Western Webinar on Medicine. The webinar will explore the Doctor of Medicine, entry requirements, graduate employment prospects and life at Western. Join:

SAE Creative Media Institute | SAE are having their event 'Create For A Day' at their Sydney and Byron Bay campuses, that allows for high school students to do a workshop in a discipline of their choice and to create a body of work in creative media. Follow the link to register:

Alternatively, email: georgina.dowden@sae.edu  (Byron Bay) or michael.newman@sae.edu  (Sydney).

University of Newcastle and InspirationED Free HSC Support Webinars | University of Newcastle has partnered with InspirationED to deliver a series of free webinars for Y12 students to help them prepare for the HSC and beyond. The first webinar - Strategies for Success in the HSC - will be held on Wednesday 29 March at 7:00pm. Register here:

Western Sydney University | Registrations are now open for Open Day 2023. Join WSU on Sunday 2 July for your chance to win 1 of 3 e-gift cards valued at $1,000. Open Day is an opportunity to discover all Western has to offer, explore presentations and student panels, meet academics and current students, find out about Western's early offer pathway, HSC True Reward and more:

Charles Sturt University | Medicine Information Night 2023, 29 March 2023 6:00 pm-7:30pm AEST
Come to Charles Sturt's online medicine information night and discover everything you need to know about the five-year undergraduate entry degree – the Doctor of Medicine. Learn more about the facilities, entry requirements, placements, career opportunities, scholarships and more. Book here:

Charles Sturt University | Charles Sturt Advantage Early Offer Program Round 1 of the Charles Sturt Advantage close 7 April 2023. Students who apply in this round could receive an offer to study at Charles Sturt by early May. There will be two more rounds for 2023, students can apply by midnight 30 June 2023 for Round 2 with offers coming out late July 2023. For more information:

Study at ACU webinars | Join ACU online to have all your questions about studying at ACU answered. The webinars will detail how to apply, discuss non-traditional pathways to uni and the opportunity to hear students talk about what life is really like at ACU. Register now:

The University of Sydney Year 10 Information Evenings On-campus and Online | Come along to one of the Information Evening sessions to chat with current students and alumni, and to learn about subject selection, admission requirements, entry schemes, pathways, fees, scholarships, and the support services offered from expert staff and a UAC representative. Register for an on-campus session:

Register for the online session:

2023 NSW Mining Careers Dinners | The 2023 NSW Mining Careers Dinners are again taking place across NSW during May and June. These FREE dinner and information evenings offer students, parents/carers and careers advisers a chance to find out about diverse and well-paid career and education opportunities in the dynamic NSW minerals and resources industry. Registrations are filling fast. Go to

Australian College of Applied Professions | Join an online information session or Mini Class, hosted by ACAP. Information sessions cover all you need to know about studying a particular course in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or Criminology. Register for an information session to receive details on both series of online events:

National Institute of Education (NIE): UCAT, Interviews, Pathways into Medicine & Dentistry | 18 April 2023: NIE will be presenting a FREE webinar about UCAT, Interviews, Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry. The session is packed with invaluable information. Registration is via:

For further enquiries please contact NIE at enquiries@nie.edu.au  or call (02) 4367 0404 / MOB: 0412 439 115 / MOB: 0404 197 178 Web:

Job & Work Experience for Students

Chemical Engineering Work Experience at the University of Sydney | Hosted by the Faculty of Engineering’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, work experience placements are available for Year 10 students who want to learn more about chemical engineering. The placements will be held from Monday 29th to Wednesday 31st of May 2023 and places are limited. To find out more and to register your students:

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

Professional Cadetships Australia | Applications for Business Cadetships are open and close on 24 May. Cadets combine university study with paid work at leading companies. Applications for Technology Cadetships will open on 24 April and close on 2 June.

Study and Work Traineeship Opportunities | If you are looking for traineeship opportunities so you can learn and earn at the same time, check out what

has on offer.

Other News

Western Sydney University | On Saturday 25 February, the Western Sydney University community welcomed Professor Westacott, the first female Chancellor and only the fourth Chancellor in the University's history. Read more on the installation:

JMC Academy competitions | With the school holidays around the corner, it's a great opportunity for students to work on their submissions to the Canvas Art Award and/or Mocktail Film Award! Entries close Sunday 14th May. For more information go to

I would also like to keep encouraging all students to have a draft ‘Cover Letter’ and resume which can be tailored for job applications both part-time and fulltime.  This can be saved in the OneNote and accessed/changed at any time.

If any student is interested in doing Work Experience, please come and collect the necessary paperwork from me.  The Catholic Schools Office has set guidelines for Work Experience.  Year 9 and Year 10 students have to complete this during school hours, however Year 11 and Year 12 students can do Work Experience during holiday time or on the weekend.

Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser