CAREERS INFORMATION
University Information
Becoming an Engineer with UWA
The last of these evenings will be held at UWA on Wednesday 18 September. Information on undergraduate studies, post Graduate studies, types of engineering available, prerequisites, the application process and career option will be addressed as well as any questions you may have. RSVP to www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/community/engineering-info-evenings .
Applications now open for Design Studio for high school students
Students currently in Year 11 who may be interested in design, are invited to attend the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts' (ALVA) annual Design Studio for School Students. Run during the summer school holidays, the studio is aimed at budding architects and designers heading into Year 12 in 2014 and will cover architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and visual arts. Students don't need any prior knowledge or artistic skills in order to enjoy and participate in the studio. For four and a half days from 13 - 17 January 2014, 9am to 3pm Mon - Thur and 9am - 1.30pm on Fri.
Cost: $240 per student (includes all materials and equipment). For more information go to http://www.alva.uwa.edu.au/community/studio/
Defence Force
Careers in the ADF Information Session 6.30pm - Tuesday 17th September
The Navy, Army and Air Force are recruiting for a range of positions in medicine, engineering, trades, administration and more. So if great pay, travel and professional development opportunities, the chance to work in a focused team environment and a whole lot of adventure sounds like a task you need to accept, then come to the next information session to see where your skills could take you. We'll tell you about current opportunities, the lifestyle, the recruitment process and you will have the opportunity to talk to serving military members and ask questions.
To find out more about these events or book a place at an information session please email cptwa@dfr.com.au or phone 08 9488 7180.
Curtin University Engineering
On Tuesday 10 September and Tuesday 8 November Curtin University is offering an evening of touring their multi-million dollar engineering facilities. Time: 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Venue: Building 215, Engineering Pavilion, Curtin University Bentley Campus. Register at news.curtin.edu.au/events/engineering-evening-tours/
Notre Dame University
Year 10 "Preparation for Upper School English" course and Year 11 "Academic Reading and Writing" course.
Due to the July school holiday courses being booked out very quickly, and receiving excellent student feedback, The University of Notre Dame Australia will be offering two October holiday courses.
Notre Dame will be offering a Year 10 "Preparation for Upper School English" course. Full details and enrolment forms can be downloaded from www.nd.edu.au/Yr10English . This academic reading and writing course will help develop the skills needed for academic success in Years 11 and 12, and is designed for students currently in Year 10.
The University will also be offering Year 11 "Academic Reading and Writing Course". Full details and enrolment forms can be downloaded from www.nd.edu.au/Yr11English . This program is ideal for Year 11 students currently completing Stage 2 course, who need to revise content and skills.
Teaching occurs in small classes, the courses are inexpensive and offered as a community service project, and so places always fill quickly.
Skillswest Expo
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 September at the Perth Convention Centre from 10am - 4pm each day. Training, careers, further education, apprenticeships and career information will be made available by more than 150 exhibitors. Covering three pavilions, the Skills West Expo is WA's biggest career and education event. This year all five universities will be at the Expo as well as the major state and private training providers
Leading employers will be on hand to discuss career options with visitors and the event features information seminars running throughout the day.
An entire pavilion dedicated to live activities and demonstrations.
Entry is Free.
Mr Frusher
Careers Adviser
