Category: VET & Careers

Welcome to the VET and careers page.

CRIMSON EDUCATION

March 13, 2018

There is an informational seminar run by Crimson Education to let parents know about studying at the top uni’s in the US or the UK that you might be interested in.

For more information: Perth_US&UK Seminar

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor

Air Force Flight Camp for Young Women – RAAF Pearce

March 12, 2018

 

This  is to let you know about a fantastic opportunity at the Air Force that is coming up in April. It is the Air Force Flight Camp for Young Women which is being run at RAAF Pearce in Bullsbrook from 9-12 April.

You will find all the information you need here

If you have any questions or need help with your application, please let me know.

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor
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Information for Year 12s

March 12, 2018

Academic Group is pleased to offer both ATAR revision and ATAR enrichment programs in the April school holidays to help support your student’s academic goals.

Programs Available in the April School Holidays:

  • Year 11 & 12 ATAR Revision Program – Ideal for students looking for structured revision and Semester 1 exam preparation
  • Year 12 ATAR Enrichment Program – Ideal for students looking for academic extension with advanced content insight and practise.

Academic Task Force ATAR Revision Program

ATAR revision courses will help your students consolidate their subject knowledge and help them boost their marks by applying what they have learnt at school in their Semester One exams. Taught by excellent teachers, your students will receive structured revision and targeted exam preparation. Study Skills and Essay Writing courses also available.

Course duration – 6 hours over 2 days
Venues: Churchlands Senior High School, Rossmoyne Senior High School and Perth Modern School.

Find out more information here

*NEW in 2018

Academic Associate April ATAR Enrichment Program for Year 12 Students

ATAR Enrichment Courses are available to Year 12 students looking to maximise their ATAR exam marks. Your students’ will receive Academic extension with advanced content insight and practise in higher level exam questions. Taught by top ATAR subject specialists with proven results in boosting students’ marks. Students receive personal help in a small, interactive class.

Course duration – 10 hours over 5 days
Venues: University of Western Australia (UWA)

Find out more information here

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor

 

UWA Course Information Evenings

March 6, 2018

Year 10 – 11 Course Information Evenings
Giving students a head-start on making their Year 10/11 experiences a positive one.
Date: 19 March 2018

Year 12 Course Information Evening
Advice on UWA courses, admission requirements and key dates for 2018.
Date: 19 March 2018

Year 10 – Individual Advisory Sessions
School holiday sessions designed to help students answer questions about future study.
Date: 17-19 April 2018

 

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor

 

Accessing Sports Scholarships in the United States

February 26, 2018

Interested in Studying in the USA?
There will be an information session on sports scholarships and studying in the USA held at Wesley College on the evening of March 19 for students and their families. Full details are included on the attached flyer.  An NCAA Representative will be in Perth and will be at Wesley’s information session so that students and their families can be fully briefed.

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor

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Career Information for Year 12 Science Enthusiasts

February 26, 2018

 

1.     1 MARCH – Applications Open for National Youth Science Forum for 2019

If you are in Year 11 and interested in having some serious fun with science… this is for you.

The NYSF Year 12 Program is a 12-day residential program run in Canberra in January each year AND there are scholarships available to help cover the costs.

This is such a great program that lots of people apply so there is a competitive entry process.

Applications close 31st May.

Find our more HERE.

 

2.     14 March      Murdoch Science Information Evening

5:30 – 6:30pm: Optional tour – Visit our science facilities

6:30 – 8:00pm: Information evening – Attend our presentation, Q&A session and expo

You’ll hear about a range of courses in:

  • Environmental and conservation sciences
  • Medical, molecular and health sciences
  • Physical sciences
  • Veterinary and agricultural sciences

Register HERE

 

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advice

 

Career Information for Y10 – 12s

February 26, 2018

 

1.     Interested in studying at UWA?

5 March 9am – UWA Campus Tour

Start your pursuit with a UWA campus tour.

Current UWA students will take you on a tour of our campus giving you an insight into what it’s like to be a student at UWA.

All future students and their families are welcome.

10-11am light morning tea and chat with Future Register HERE

 

 

2.     Anyone interested in Creative Industries?

28 March – Murdoch Creative Industries Careers Evening

Courses you’ll learn about:

  • English & Creative Writing
  • Global Media & Communication
  • Games Art & Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Photography
  • Screen Production
  • Sound
  • Strategic Communication
  • Theatre & Drama

Register HERE.

 

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor

Careers Information for Y12

February 26, 2018

1.     Open Now – Defence Force Gap Year Applications for 2019

Defence Force Gap Year opportunities are limited and last year places filled quickly, and applications closed suddenly, so apply now if you are interested.

For more information go HERE.

 

2.     Open Now – Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test (UMAT)

If you would like to study an undergraduate medicine degree anywhere in Australia in 2019 you need to undertake the UMAT on the 25th July. You can register for the UMAT HERE

Not sure what UMAT is? Read more about it HERE

 

3.     19 March – UWA Course Information Evening Year 12

For many Year 12 students and their parents, applying for university can be a daunting process.

Our free information sessions provide advice on UWA courses, admission requirements and flag key dates for 2018. Our Future Students team will be available to answer your questions after the presentation.

The Faculty Expo is an excellent opportunity to talk directly to Faculty-specialists about your specific interest areas.

Location: Alexander Lecture Theatre

Expo available from 6:30pm, presentation 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Register HERE

 

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor

University of Notre Dame

February 25, 2018

Parent Information Evening – Wednesday 7 March 2018 – 6.00pm

We invite parents and guardians of high school students to join us on campus for Notre Dame’s Parent Information Evening.

Our presenters and panel of current students will discuss and answer your questions about Notre Dame’s unique admissions process, the programs on offer, recommended subjects, alternative pathways, and how your son or daughter can best prepare for the transition from high school to university.

Medicine Information Session – Sunday 25 March 2018 – 10.45am

We invite prospective students and their families to join us on campus for Notre Dame’s Medicine Information Session. Information about the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Pre-Medicine Certificate (PMC) will be discussed including the application and selection process, course structure, and important dates and deadlines.

For registration to any of these events, please visit http://www.nd.edu.au/events/fremantle

Sarah Cooke

Careers Advisor