mhscareers Queensland Careers News Newsletter Monday 1 st May 2017 Like Mhscareers Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/mhscareers In this Week s Newsletter: Universities US College and University Fair QUT Vice Chancellor s STEM Camp QUT Cube Experience Griffith University: Careers in Commerce Griffith University: Architectural Workshop USQ Mathematics Enrichment Program Suit Up Careers Day QUT Parent Information Seminar QUT Library: School Student Membership Southern Cross University: Virtual Info Sessions START QUT Program TAFE & Apprenticeships Australian Apprenticeship Ambassadors All Trades Queensland: Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship 1 st Year MIGAS Apprenticeship The Lighthouse Club Australia: TAFE QLD She Skills workshops Apprenticeships Queensland Group Training Organisation Skills One: Women In Trade TAFE North: Diploma of Aviation Private Colleges Endeavour College of Natural Health: School Leaver Scholarship Application AIE Workshop Videos Other News National Science Week Townsville Careers Expo Australian Mathematics Competition Australian Defence Force Information Sessions Career FAQs Sector Snapshot: Healthcare The Conversation: Education EduTECH International Congress & Expo Finding Balance During Year 12 Special Tertiary Admissions Test Future Leaders Awards 2017 Cisco: Women Rock- IT Brisbane School of Theology Open Night Malyon College Open Night Australian College of Beauty Therapy: Open Day ADFA Future Leaders Networking Evening Murrup Barak Camp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders High School Study Tips The New Australian Workforce Resume 101 STEM Careers: What do you want to do? What kind of Engineer are you? Youth Central: Cover Letter Good Careers Guide FUTUREgen17
Like Mhscareers Facebook Page Click the Like Button on www.mhscareers.com or https://www.facebook.com/mhscareers to make sure that you don t miss late breaking news. Universities US College and University Fair 6 8pm, Tuesday May 2 @ Anglican Church Grammar School, Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane. https://educationusa.state.gov/events/study-united-states-us-college-and-university-fair QUT Vice Chancellor s STEM Camp Sunday 24 th September- Friday 29 th September during School Holidays This Vice-Chancellor's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) camp provides high-achieving Year 11 students with an exciting opportunity to attend an interactive 5-day camp, and engage in solving some of the major challenges facing our society and planet today. https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/do-you-advise-school-students/stem-for-schools/vicechancellors-stem-regional-camp QUT Cube Experience The Cube is one of the world's largest interactive digital display systems. It's two storeys high, has 170m 2 of highdefinition screens, and includes 48 touch panels. The space offers new and exciting learning opportunities for school groups, as we can use the responsive display screens to simulate environments, display data and interact with virtual objects. These 30-minute interactive experiences are available for all year levels. To book a Cube experience, contact STEM for schools: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/do-you-advise-school-students/stem-for-schools/high-schoolworkshops#h2-0 For more information on the Cube visit: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/do-you-advise-schoolstudents/stem-for-schools/experience-the-cube Griffith University: Careers in Commerce Friday 20 th October 2017 from 9:00am-2:30pm This mini-conference for Year 11 and 12 students, conducted with the support of the professional accounting bodies provides students with an insight into the exciting range of career choices available for commerce and business graduates. https://www.griffith.edu.au/business-government/griffith-business-school/high-school-communityprograms/careers-in-commerce Griffith University: Architectural Workshop Saturday 29 th July- Sunday 30 th July This two-day workshop provides an opportunity for secondary school students to learn more about studying architecture at a tertiary level. https://www.griffith.edu.au/environment-planning-architecture/griffith-school-environment/learningteaching/architectural-workshop USQ Mathematics Enrichment Program The USQ Mathematics Enrichment Program is designed to improve mathematical problem solving skills in gifted year 9 and 10 students who demonstrate aptitude for mathematics above what is offered at the standard high school level. The Springfield program commences on Thursday 20 th July. https://www.usq.edu.au/hes/outreach-and-engagement/mathematics-enrichment-program Suit Up Careers Day Tuesday 30 th May from 10:00am- 2:00pm at Southern Cross University Gold Coast Campus Year 11 and 12 students are invited to explore study options and career opportunities in accounting, convention and event management, information technology, law, marketing and entrepreneurship, and tourism and hospitality management. http://scu.edu.au/events/index.php/events/3569
QUT Parent Information Seminar Gardens Point: Tuesday 16 th May from 6:00pm-7:30pm North Lakes: Wednesday 17 th May from 6:00pm-7:30pm Caboolture: Thursday 18 th May from 6:00pm-7:30pm If you re a parent of a current senior high school student, you and your child are invited to the QUT Parent Information Seminar. https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/parent-information-seminar QUT Library: School Student Membership School students in years 11 and 12 are invited to join QUT Library with a School Student Membership. The membership (which is available for FREE) allows students to borrow resources from QUT Library. https://www.library.qut.edu.au/community/membership/schoolstudent.jsp Southern Cross University: Virtual Info Sessions Join our online session to find out more about Southern Cross University undergraduate degrees, university life and how our support services can help you achieve your study and career goals. Tuesday 9 th May from 5:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday 17 th May from 6:00pm-7:00pm Thursday 1 st June from 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday 6 th June from 6:00pm-7:00pm http://scu.edu.au/events/index.php/events/all Start QUT Program Reminder: Applications close Sunday 14 th May 2017. High-achieving Year 12 students have the opportunity to extend their studies in their final year of high school. Students can sample University life and trial up to two different areas of interest before committing to further study. They are able to access all of QUT's facilities and enjoy campus life in the same way as current university students, and once completed, you can receive credit for your studies! For more information visit: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/high-school-programs/start-qut TAFE & Apprenticeships Australian Apprenticeship Ambassadors If you are considering an Australian Apprenticeship to start your career, get your inspiration by watching the Real Opportunities video. The video features several Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors and covers a range of industries including plumbing, hospitality, electrotechnology and veterinary nursing. Careers Advisers can send a request for an Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador to share their success story at their event or activity. View the personal stories of more than 120 Australian Apprenticeship Ambassadors who have found a career and success through completing an Australian Apprenticeship on this page: https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/australian-apprenticeships-ambassadors-program All Trades Queensland: Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship 1 st Year All Trades QLD are currently offering apprenticeships as 1st year Light Vehicle Mechanics. They are always looking for enthusiastic, reliable candidates for their Host Employer Based at Cleveland. http://atq.force.com/vacancies/ts2 jobdetails?jobid=a0q9000000epgmyaap MIGAS Apprenticeship MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees is a Group Training Company, providing employment opportunities for apprentices and trainees across a broad range of vocational areas, through partnerships with host trainers. They currently have a number of apprenticeship vacancies situated across Queensland. https://www.migas.com.au/vacancies/queensland/ The Lighthouse Club Australia: TAFE QLD If you take a construction pathway after school and then experience financial hardship, help may be available. The Lighthouse Club Australia is committed to providing educational bursaries to young people for construction related educational courses. In partnership with TAFE Queensland SkillsTech they offer a bursary to the value of
$2500 to assist second year construction apprentices who are experiencing financial hardship to continue with their studies. http://tafeskillstech.edu.au/about-us/lighthouse-club-bursary/ She Skills She Skills workshops are designed by women, for women. We want you to feel confident enough to imagine, design and then pick up the tools to create great things. Based at Yeronga, workshops are held on weekends. Upcoming workshops: 6 May - Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance 7 May - Introduction to Timber Construction and Power Tools 13 May - Introduction to Welding 14 May - Creating with Pallets 10 June Woodworking 101 16 July Build Your Own Workbench http://www.sheskills.com.au/workshops/ Apprenticeships Queensland Apprenticeships Queensland are offering: Individual Support Course (Age and Community Care), Ipswich: Applications close Wednesday 3 rd May Certificate One in Construction Traineeship, Ipswich: Applications close Wednesday 3 rd May Painting Apprenticeship, Gold Coast: Applications close Friday 19 th May http://www.apprenticeshipsqld.com.au/vacancies Group Training Organisations Group Training Organisations (GTO) provide a training and employment arrangement, where an organisation employs apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers. A GTO undertakes the employer responsibilities for the quality and continuation of the apprentices and trainees employment and training. To learn more or find a local Group Training Organisation, visit: http://www.grouptraining.com.au https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/group-training Skills One: Women in Trades This online series of videos shows the range of trades that women are involved in around Australia. http://www.skillsone.com.au/category/women-in-trades/ TAFE North: Diploma of Aviation TAFE Queensland North has partnered with Townsville Helicopters to deliver the Diploma of Aviation Commercial Pilot Licence Helicopter. http://tafenorth.edu.au/course/18126/diploma-aviation-commercial-pilot-licence-helicopter Private Colleges Endeavour College of Natural Health: School Leaver Scholarship Application Applications for school leaver scholarships will open on 24 July 2017 online and close on 27 November 2017 for students looking to enrol in February 2018. They presently offer two undergraduate scholarships for school leavers 17 to 19 years of age: Academic Achievers School Leaver Scholarships Indigenous Australians School Leaver Scholarships and Bursary https://www.endeavour.edu.au/scholarships AIE Workshop Videos AIE s live online workshops were uploaded as videos after the event. https://www.youtube.com/user/aieedu Brisbane School of Theology Open Night Wednesday 10 th May, 6pm @ 1 Cross Street, Toowong http://bst.qld.edu.au/opennights
Malyon College Open Night Tuesday 9 th May from 6:00pm at 53 Prospect Road, Gaythorne, QLD Malyon offers Diploma, Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in theology and ministry, with targeted streaming programs for those wanting to work as pastors, youth workers, chaplains or in cross-cultural ministry. http://malyon.edu.au/about-us/whats-happening-now-at-malyon/ Australian College of Beauty Therapy: Open Day Saturday 6 th May 2017 from 10:00am-1:00pm 5 / 249 Coronation Drive, Brisbane & 110 Sugar Road, Maroochydore. This is your chance to learn all there is to know about studying with ACBT! Tour the college Meet our lecturers Find out course information For more information about the day, please visit: http://acbt.com.au/open-day/ Other News National Science Week Saturday 12 th August- Sunday 20 th August National Science Week is Australia s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres. https://www.scienceweek.net.au/ Townsville Careers Expo Monday 7 th August from 10:00am - 1:30pm or 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Townsville Stadium, Murray Sports Complex. The Townsville Careers Expo is the region's most comprehensive careers, employment and training expo that offers visitors the latest information on tertiary studies, further training, hands on demonstrations and employment opportunities. http://www.careersevent.com/townsville/ Australian Mathematics Competition Thursday 27 th July Administered by the Australian Mathematics Trust, students from year 3 to 12 across the country can take part. Teachers can register their class now: http://www.amt.edu.au/mathematics/amc/ Australian Defence Force Information Sessions Information Sessions are running next week from the 3 rd May- 9 th May: Gold Coast Defence Careers Information Session: Wednesday 3 rd May from 6:00pm-8:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/453425058324420/ Brisbane Army Reserve Information Session: Wednesday 3 rd May from 6:00pm-8:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/521313368257866/ Sunshine Coast Defence Careers Information Session: Wednesday 3 rd May from 6:00pm-8:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1920787074860298/ Bundaberg Defence Careers Information Session: Monday 8 th May from 6:00pm-9:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1861896177357749/ Harvey Bay Defence Careers Information Session: Tuesday 9 th May from 6:00pm-8:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/742565325925936/ Sunshine Coast Army Reserve Information Session: Tuesday 9 th May from 6:00pm-8:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/1283497158430567/ Rockhampton Army Reserve Information Session: Tuesday 9 th May from 6:30pm-7:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/631032437085966/ Townsville Army Reserve Information Session: Tuesday 9 th May from 7:00pm-8:00pm https://www.facebook.com/events/287264175061058/
Mackay Army Reserve Information Session: Tuesday 9 th May form 7:30pm-8:30pm https://www.facebook.com/events/262386990855000/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/defencejobsaustralia/events/ Career FAQs Sector Snapshot: Healthcare An overview of the sector including current employment, future prospects and salaries. http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/news/news-and-views/sector-snapshot-health-care/ The Conversation: Education The Conversation website includes a number of articles relevant to careers. https://theconversation.com/au/education EduTECH Congress & Expo 8 9 June @ International Convention Centre, Sydney http://www.edutech.net.au Finding Balance during year 12 http://www.vicsrc.org.au/news/vicsrcvoices-finding-the-balance Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) STAT is a series of tests designed to assess a range of competencies considered important for success in tertiary study. It assesses your ability to think critically and analyse the material given, rather than testing your knowledge of specific academic subjects. STAT is used by many tertiary institutions in Australia as part of their admissions procedure for certain categories of applicants. Generally, these are: Mature applicants who don't have a recent or standard Year 12 qualification Applicants who completed their previous studies outside Australia Applicants who did not gain a satisfactory ATAR See the institutions here: http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/stat/stat-institutions.pdf https://stat.acer.org/ Future Leaders Awards 2017 Helen Handbury Leadership Award The Awards recognise Year 12 students in rural & regional Australia who have shown outstanding community leadership. Future Leaders Writing Prize Australian Year 11 and 12 students are invited to submit a piece of writing (800 to 1,000 words). Future Leaders Justice Award This award recognises Year 12 students who have shown leadership and initiative on intergenerational equity, future justice. Future Leaders Photography Prize Year 12 students are invited to submit digital photographic work. Nominations for all awards are due by 31 st May. http://www.futureleaders.com.au/awards/index.php Cisco: Women Rock- IT Thursday 15 th June at 2:00pm Tune into this free live TV broadcast and hear prominent women at Cisco explain how they turned their passion for technology into rewarding and successful careers. http://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_sg/partners/women-rock-it.html ADFA Future Leaders Networking Evening Tuesday 2 nd May from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, 7 Venning Street, Mooloolaba The evening will provide an opportunity for you to interact with ADFA graduates and Defence Force Recruiting staff, and discover how you can become a world class leader through the Australian Defence Force Academy. http://events.defencejobs.gov.au/event/k1ly3l/ University of Melbourne Murrup Barak Camps
These camps are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in years 11 and 12 to experience university life. Experience and Leadership camp: 11 th 16 th July Open Day camp: 18 th 20 th August These camps are free. You can apply online now. Contact: murrupbarak-camps@unimelb.edu.au http://murrupbarak.unimelb.edu.au/study/future-students/undergraduate-study/camps High School Study Tips It's time to conquer your course load! Whether you're a natural academic or not, it never hurts to have few added study tips and tricks on hand. https://blog.tafebrisbane.edu.au/article/high-school-study-tips-conquering-your-course-load/ The New Australian Workforce We look at what the workforce has in store for Generation Z and how they can conquer the working world of tomorrow. https://blog.tafebrisbane.edu.au/article/australian-workforce-generation-z/ Resume 101 It's important to get your resume right - so what should you be including? http://tafesouthwestblog.tafeq.com/article/resume-101/ STEM Careers: What do you want to do? In the past 10 years Science Technology Engineering & Maths (STEM) jobs have grown three times faster than other fields. Find out more about STEM jobs by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bnmbho0lnu What Kind of Engineer are you? RMIT have created a quiz for future engineers to find out which kind of engineering suits them best. There a number of different types of engineering and it can be difficult to know which one you would be most interested in or would take you in the direction you want, so take the quiz to find out. https://trueengineer.com.au Youth Central: Cover Letters This resource gives some tips on how to write an impressive cover letter and includes sample letters. http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-careers/applying-for-jobs/sample-cover-letters Good Careers Guide Available from May 8 2017. A resource that provides students and career advisers access to the relevant tools to explore career, education and employment options. The 400+ job descriptions covered by the guide include information about personal requirements, education and training, employment opportunities and related jobs. https://goodeducationbookshop.com/products/the-good-careers-guide FUTUREgen17 10 th - 11 th August 2017 at Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Youth Engagement, Education, Employment & Entrepreneurship conference. http://www.futuregen.com.au/about/ Coming Soon (See http://www.calendarwiz.com/mhscareers for all events) Tuesday 2 nd May USQ Year 11&12 Student Experience Day- Ipswich Army Reserve Online Q&A Wednesday 3 rd May TAFE North: Information Sessions JCU Information Evening
Thursday 4 th May Student Exchange Australia & New Zealand Information Sessions UQ s Women In Engineering Day USQ Student Experience Day Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Information Sessions Youth for Understanding Student Exchange Online Info Session Friday 5 th May Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize for Secondary School Students entries close Whitlam Institute: What Matters? Writing Competition Saturday 6 th May CG Spectrum Online Workshops Sunday 7 th May UN Youth: American Political Tour Applications Close UN Youth: Young Diplomats Tour Applications Close Tuesday 9 th May Defence Jobs Australia: Information Sessions University of the Sunshine Coast: Meet USC CQU Online Chat Session TAFE North Information Session SCU Virtual Info Session Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Information Session Wednesday 10 th May 2017 Gold Coast Careers Festival College Week Live Brisbane School of Theology Open Night Thursday 11 th May 2017 Gold Coast Careers Festival Friday 12 th May Bond University Experience Days The 2017 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize Entries close CQU University Experience Day Bundaberg QUT Prestige Scholarships Information Seminar Saturday 13 th May Cultural Care Au Pair Information Session If you know of news and events which could go into our Newsletters please email mhscareers@internode.on.net MHSCAREERS PO Box 109, Redlynch, QLD 4870 Phone: 0400 562 131 Email: mhscareers@internode.on.net Web: www.mhscareers.com www.privatecollegesaustralia.com Copyright 2017, Ron Sylvester. All rights reserved.