mhscareers Queensland Careers News Newsletter Monday 31 October 2016 Like Mhscareers Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/mhscareers In this Week s Newsletter: Universities UQ Economics Scholarships SRJ Walker Wayland Cadetship program Discover ADFA ACU: Accommodation Options Open Universities Australia Undergraduate Courses ANU: Online Chat CQ Uni Bachelor of Construction CQ Uni On-Campus Information Session & Online Chat Session. ACU Diploma in Languages ACU Know Your Options Bond University Preparation Program USQ First in Family BMA Community & Indigenous Scholarship Programs TAFE & Apprenticeships CQ Uni TAFE Career Expo MRAEL s Apprenticeships & Traineeships Surveying and Spatial Information Info Session Private Colleges Endeavour College of Natural Health Indigenous Scholarship Hospitality Institute of Australasia online courses William Blue College of Hospitality Management Info Night William Blue College of Hospitality Management Open Day CATC Design School Info Night CATC Design School Open Day Billy Blue College of Design Info Night Billy Blue College of Design Open Day Australian National College of Beauty Open Evening Australian National College of Beauty Open Day Australasian College of Natural Therapies Open Evening APM College of Business and Communication Info Evening APM College of Business and Communication Open Day Other News Big Day In IT Defence Jobs Australia Events TEDx Talk Why Some of Us Don t Have One True Calling Rail Career Pathways Retailworld Resourcing EducationUSA Green Army Programme College of Event Management: What are Employers Really Looking for? How to De-Stress During Exams Disability Support in Higher Education Health Heroes Meet Peter FitzSimons Directory of Performing Arts Courses 2017 UQ Language Summer School The First 11 Job Hunting Myths Busted UQ InspireU - Senior Engineering camp Colorbond Building Related Scholarships
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 UQ Economics Scholarships Year 12 students who want to study economics at UQ next year are encouraged to apply for a full tuition fee waiver scholarship. Applications are due 18 November for domestic and onshore international students and 28 November for Indigenous students. https://economics.uq.edu.au/scholarships SRJ Walker Wayland Cadetship program Due to our location in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, SRJ Walker Wayland can offer students from in and around the area the opportunity to develop their career and attend university while still working close to home. A cadetship offers the opportunity to undertake a Commerce, Economics or Business degree majoring in Accounting while gaining valuable work experience. http://www.srjww.com.au/about-us/cadetships/ Discover ADFA This interactive video will help potential applicants understand what ADFA is really like. http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/campaigns/discover-adfa/ ACU: Accommodation Options http://www.acu.edu.au/about_acu/campuses/student_accommodation Open Universities Australia Undergraduate Courses Most Open Universities undergraduate first level units have no entry requirements. Students can start in any one of their four study periods and graduates are awarded the same degree as their on-campus counterparts. Open Universities offers undergraduate courses in Arts and Humanities, Business, Education, Health, IT, Law and Justice, Science and Engineering To view the extensive range of flexible courses, visit: http://www.open.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ ANU: Online Chat 21 st December, 10am to 2pm Chat with an ANU advisor regarding future study opportunities. http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/chat-with-us-online-0 CQ Uni Bachelor of Construction CQUniversity s innovative Bachelor of Construction offers a seamless combination of university theory with the hands-on practical aspects of TAFE, providing you with a practical pathway to a career in the construction and building industry. Available at Mackay and Rockhampton campuses. Your studies combine the core units from within the Certificate III in Carpentry with theoretical units in construction, built environment, management and design, including residential, commercial and complex construction. As a student in this course, you will gain theoretical knowledge in building and construction and will be provided with opportunities to apply this knowledge throughout scheduled work placements and hands-on class activities. Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Construction, along with the relevant work experience, you will be eligible to apply for an Open Class Builder s Licence in Queensland with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). Alternatively, on completion of the first one-and-a-half years you can choose to exit with the Diploma of Construction and along with the required relevant industry experience, you may be eligible to apply for a Low Rise Building Licence recognised in Queensland by the QBCC. https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses-and-programs/study-areas/engineering-trades/undergraduate/bachelor-ofconstruction CQ Uni On-Campus Information Session & Online Chat Session.
9am 1pm, 19 th December on campus (various locations) & online. https://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/event-items/information-session/informationsession?sq_calendar_date=2016-12-19 ACU Diploma in Languages ACU offers undergraduate students across all faculties the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Languages in conjunction with an ACU undergraduate degree so that you graduate with a bachelor degree and a diploma in the same timeframe. The course is part time, so you take one language unit in any study period. Units are offered in Summer Term, Semester 1 and Semester 2. The diploma is open to members of the university and to the community, and individual language units can also be taken on a non-award basis. Available in Melbourne and Sydney, domestic applications for this course close on 27 November 2016. http://www.acu.edu.au/courses/2017/undergraduate/diploma_in_languages ACU Know Your Options Information session Brisbane. 3.30 6pm, 19 th December @ 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo. Talk to experts about your course and career path, learn about alternative entry and pathways, explore our campus, and meet staff and students. http://www.acu.edu.au/connect_with_acu/events/brisbane/know_your_options_information_session_-_brisbane Bond University Preparation Program Students learn the core academic skills required for entry into undergraduate study and are guaranteed a place in most Bond University Higher Education Diplomas and Bachelor Degrees. https://bond.edu.au/program/bond-university-preparation-program USQ First in Family A guide for students who are first in their family to go to uni. Includes some useful pages such as Understanding university lingo. http://firsttouni.com.au/ BMA Community & Indigenous Scholarship Programs The BMA Community Scholarship Program and BMA Indigenous Scholarship Program aim to encourage participation in tertiary education at CQUniversity, particularly in programs which will increase vital skills, knowledge and community development in the communities where BMA operates including Moranbah, Emerald, Capella, Dysart and Blackwater. These scholarships were developed to address skills shortages in the Bowen Basin region, helping to develop skilled professionals who study, live and work in the region and ultimately contribute to their communities. Applications are encouraged from prospective students wishing to study in any area which is not mining or engineering related. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate community involvement and a future desire to contribute to the communities where BMA operates. Selection is not based on academic merit. Scholarship Value: Up to $20,000 Closing Date: 6 November 2016 https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses-and-programs/scholarships/offerings/bma-community-scholarship-program TAFE & Apprenticeships CQ Uni TAFE Career Expo 2 5pm, 24 th January 2017 @ CQUniversity Gladstone City, CQUniversity Mackay City and CQUniversity Rockhampton City. Explore your 2017 study options and have your questions answered by our expert teaching professionals about your TAFE course of interest, our flexible study options, entry pathways, how to enrol, support services, scholarships and much more. https://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/event-items/information-session/cquniversity-tafe-careersexpo?sq_calendar_date=2017-01-24 MRAEL s Apprenticeships & Traineeships https://mrael.com.au/index.php/mrael-services/apprentice-employment-management/for-apprentices View MRAEL's current Apprentice and Trainee vacancies right across Queensland:
https://www.aasn.com.au/index.php/jobseekers/view-current-apprentice-and-trainee-vacancies Surveying and Spatial Information Info Session The Cert II Surveying and Spatial Information is a unique offering on the Sunshine Coast. Free information session about the course on Wed 2nd November at 3:30pm @ Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre, 40 Bower Street, Caloundra. https://www.facebook.com/557708124269165/photos/a.557722474267730.1073741828.557708124269165/13631 12473728722/?type=3&theater Private Colleges Endeavour College of Natural Health Indigenous Scholarship Endeavour is offering up to two scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander year 12 secondary school leavers. School leavers aged between 17 and 19 years of age (at time of application) that are seeking a career in the natural health sector are encouraged to apply. If you are successful, Endeavour will cover the full cost of tuition fees for one of our leading Bachelor of Health Science degrees in either Naturopathy (4 years) or Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine (3 years). This scholarship is for students commencing full time study in February 2017 at any one of our six campuses around Australia. This will include a bursary of $500 per student for the first year to cover the cost of text books through our Wellspring Bookstore and some tutoring assistance if required. https://www.endeavour.edu.au/future-students/indigenous-scholarship-for-school-leavers Hospitality Institute of Australasia online courses Courses include: Responsible Service of Alcohol, Food Safety Training, & Responsible Gambling Services. http://www.hia.edu.au/online-courses/ William Blue College of Hospitality Management Info Night http://www.williamblue.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops#all William Blue College of Hospitality Management Open Day 10am 2pm, 21st Jan @ 90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane http://www.williamblue.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops#all CATC Design School Info Night http://www.catc.edu.au/about-us/upcoming-events CATC Design School Open Day 10am 4pm, 21st Jan @ 90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane http://www.catc.edu.au/about-us/upcomingevents Billy Blue College of Design Info Night http://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events Billy Blue College of Design Open Day 10am 4pm, 21st Jan @ 90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane http://www.billyblue.edu.au/newsevents/upcoming-events Australian National College of Beauty Open Evening http://www.ancb.edu.au/events Australian National College of Beauty Open Day 9.30am 2pm, 21st Jan @ 90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
http://www.ancb.edu.au/events Australasian College of Natural Therapies Open Evening http://www.acnt.edu.au/about-us/events/ APM College of Business and Communication Info Evening http://www.apm.edu.au/about-apm/upcoming-events APM College of Business and Communication Open Day 10am 2pm, 21st Jan @ 90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane http://www.apm.edu.au/about-apm/upcoming-events Other News Big Day In IT Wednesday 31 st May 2017 @ Griffith University The BiG Day In is an IT careers conference designed by students for students. It is designed for high school students (Years 9-12) & university students. Make an early bird booking, so you and your students don t miss out! http://www.thebigdayin.com.au/events Defence Jobs Australia Events Nov 1st: Gladstone: Army Reserve Information Session Rockhampton: Army Reserve Information Session Mackay: Army Reserve Information Session Nov 2nd: Sunshine Coast: Defence Careers Information Session Nov 3rd: Mount Isa: Defence Careers Information Session Nov 8th: Townsville: Army Reserve Information Session Sunshine Coast: Army Reserve Information Session Gladstone: Army Reserve Information Session Mackay: Army Reserve Information Session Nov 9th: Edmonton: Army Reserve Information Session Nov 10th: Gold Coast: ADFA Future Leaders Networking Evening Nov 14th: Sunshine Coast: ADFA Future Leaders Networking Evening Gold Coast: Defence Careers Information Session Nov 15th: Nov 16th: Bribie Island: Defence Careers Information Session Cairns: Health Careers Information Session Nov 17th: Townsville: Health Careers Information Session Nov 22nd: Toowoomba: Trades Careers Golf Evening Nov 23rd: Gold Coast: Trade Careers Information Session Brisbane: Health Careers Information Session
Nov 24th: Sunshine Coast: Trade Careers Information Session Nov 28th: Gold Coast: Health Careers Information Session Nov 29th: Toowoomba: Defence Careers Information Session Nov 30th: Sunshine Coast: Engineering Careers Information Session Brisbane: ADF Careers Opportunities for School Leavers Dec 6th: Dec 20th: Jan 17th: Jan 31st: https://www.facebook.com/defencejobsaustralia/events TEDx Talk Why Some of Us Don t Have One True Calling If you're not sure you want to do just one thing for the rest of your life, you're not alone. In this illuminating talk, writer and artist Emilie Wapnick describes the kind of people she calls "multipotentialites" who have a range of interests and jobs over one lifetime. Are you one? http://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling Rail Career Pathways This website has information about the range of careers available in the rail industry and information on what you should study to get there. http://www.railcareerpathways.net.au/ Retailworld Resourcing This website has information about getting started in the retail industry, including qualifications you might need. It also has job listings for locations around Australia. http://www.rwr.net.au/ EducationUSA This U.S. Government Website provides advice to students interested in applying to U.S. colleges and universities. Information includes how to apply, testing, financial aid, visas, and more. There are EducationUSA Centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. https://www.educationusa.info/australia Green Army Programme The programme provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields, while participating in projects that generate benefits for the environment. Green Army teams of 10 (up to nine participants and one team supervisor) are deployed to projects lasting 20-26 weeks across Australia to help communities deliver local conservation outcomes. To learn more about the programme, and see when a programme may be starting near you, visit: http://www.environment.gov.au/land/green-army College of Event Management: What are Employers Really Looking for? http://blog.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/what-are-event-employers-really-looking-for/ How to De-Stress During Exams Students at Bond University have created this short clip filled with tips on how to reduce stress during exams. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ihcwy838s
Disability Support in Higher Education The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training provides a comprehensive list of support services available for students with a disability who are studying at university or TAFE. It has information about the tertiary education application process as well as contacts at each individual education provider. http://www.adcet.edu.au/students-with-disability/current-students/disability-services-university/ Health Heroes This website provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in a career in the health industry. It provides information about the huge variety of jobs available, and has videos of personal stories from Indigenous people working in the health sector. http://healthheroes.health.gov.au/internet/heroes/publishing.nsf Meet Peter FitzSimons Join acclaimed award-winning Australian author Peter FitzSimons at a special literary event on Thursday 24 November, 7.30 9.30pm at The Events Centre, Caloundra. Hear Peter speak about his latest release, Victory at Villers-Bretonneux. Special guest MC is popular radio announcer, Mark Darin. Peter's iconic career as author, journalist, radio presenter and national representative rugby union player will make for a lively night of stories. https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/whats-on/author-talks/peter-fitzsimons Directory of Performing Arts Courses 2017 http://www.stagewhispers.com.au/training UQ Language Summer School German, Japanese, French, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish. The Summer High School program is designed for students entering grades 11 or 12 in 2017. Classes will be held: 9-13 January 2017 Suitable for students in the senior phase of learning who wish to enrich their knowledge of the language and culture they are currently studying and practice their language skills over the long Summer holidays. http://www.iml.uq.edu.au/highschool.html The First 11 Job Hunting Myths Busted https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/first-11-job-hunting-myths-busted-based-evidence-jim-bright UQ InspireU - Senior Engineering camp 15 20 January 2017 @ The University of Queensland. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 11 & 12 in 2017. Cost free. Applications, complete with all required information, must be received by close of business 5.00pm Friday 11th November 2016. Contact inspireu@uq.edu.au or 07 3365 7417 http://www.atsis.uq.edu.au/inspireu-engineering Colorbond Building Related Scholarships If you're an Australian resident aged 18-26 years and studying or about to study in a building-related field, then you could win one of five, $10,000 bursaries. Entries close on 6 November 2016. http://colorbond.com/bursaries Coming Soon (See http://www.calendarwiz.com/mhscareers for all events) Tuesday 1st November: Wednesday 2nd November: Discover Griffith Nathan campus Meet USC QUT Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment End of Year Showcase 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
USQ Study Options Evening 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Aviation Australia Aeroskills Information Sessions 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Thursday 3rd November: Digital Humanities@JCU 2016, Townsville Sunday 6th November: AFS Open Day Gold Coast 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 2016, Ron Sylvester. All rights reserved.