26 November 2018

Careers Information

Careers Expos

The first Careers Expo for 2016 will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 12-15 May from 10.00am - 4.00pm each day. For more information www.careers-expo.com.au.

The annual Scotch College Combined Schools Careers Expo will be held in the Dickinson Centre on Wednesday 15 June 2016 from 5.00 -7.00pm. Students in Year 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend this Expo that will have representatives from all Western Australian universities and TAFEs Colleges, Eastern States universities and many other private providers.

Gap Year Information

Lattitude Global Volunteering will be conducting an information evening at Scotch College in the BRC on Thursday 12 May, 2016 from 6.30-7.30pm. Students who are considering a Gap Year in 2017/18 and parents are invited to attend this informative evening to discover more about gap year opportunities.

University Information

UWA Medicine & Dentistry

  • School Leaver Pathway to the MD Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 11 May 2016 at 6:30pm in the Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UWA
  • Graduate Pathway to the MD Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 25 May 2016 at 6:00pm in the Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UWA.

UWA Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Information Evenings

Upcoming UWA 'Information Evenings' will provide high school students with course and prerequisite advice, information on career paths and guidance on the different areas of study within Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.

There will be students on-hand to answer any questions about university life or being a member of one of the faculties exciting student clubs.

Attendees will be given a folder of course information and a special gift!

Engineering Information Evenings

To book into a session please see our webpage: http://www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/community/engineering-info-evenings

Computing Information Evenings

Tuesday 31 May, Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm, Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 2

To book into a session please see our webpage: http://www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/community/computing-information-evenings

Mathematics Information Evenings:

Thursday 2 June, Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm, Venue: Engineering Lecture Theatre 1

To book into a session please see our webpage: http://www.ecm.uwa.edu.au/community/mathematics-information-evenings

Curtin University: Pharmacy Information Evening

Tuesday 3 May, 6.00pm - 8.00pm at Curtin University

At this information evening prospective students can gain a unique insight into Curtin's accredited courses and the many rewarding career paths they can lead to. Register now: http://news.curtin.edu.au/events/pharmacy-information-evening/

Curtin University Engineering Information Evening

Thursday 5 May 2016 6.00pm to 7.30pm

Engineering Pavilion - Building 215

Curtin University

Kent Street, Bentley, WA

This evening will showcase the modern, innovative facilities at the Bentley campus to give you a taste of what you will experience when you choose to study engineering at Curtin! The tours provide you with an overview of Curtin's engineering program, information on their award-winning engineering foundation year, the engineering majors offered, scholarship opportunities and more. Parents are also welcome to attend. Please note: Due to Health and Safety reasons, attendees must wear closed-in shoes to be able to participate in the tour of the facilities.

Notre Dame University

Early Offer Programme applications are now open for 2017.

The University of Notre Dame Australia's Early Offer Programme acknowledges and rewards the achievements of outstanding Year 12 students by providing an offer prior to the WACE examinations. They say this allows them to face their final examinations with reduced stress and added confidence.

Applications must be submitted by Friday 29 July 2016. Applications can be submitted by hand to the Admissions Office at 21 High Street, Fremantle, or posted to:

Admissions Office

The University of Notre Dame Australia

PO Box 1225

Fremantle WA 6959

Offers are made by the end of September. Candidates who are not successful in the Early Offer Programme will automatically be considered for the November and January offers, so do not need to submit another application form.

If applicants have any queries regarding the Early Offer Programme, please contact the Admissions Office on 08 9433 0537 or email admissions@nd.edu.au or go to http://www.nd.edu.au/nav-future-students/early-offer-program for more information.

Applications close 29 July 2016.

ECU: Year 10 Parent Information Evening and Pizza Night

Wednesday 25 May, 6.00pm at ECU Mount Lawley Campus

Year 10 students and their parents are invited to this informal information night at ECU to learn about course and career options available and what choices should be made in Years 11 and 12.

Register online: http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/events

Edith Cowan University

Thursday 5 May , 6.00pm at ECU Joondalup Campus

Whether you are an ATAR or Non-ATAR student, ECU offers pathway options for the courses you wish to study. We will explain what these pathway options to ECU are and outline the variety of courses we offer - all whilst you enjoy the free pizza and refreshments on us!

You can register your attendance to this event by visiting our Future Student Events page.

The building and room number will be emailed to you, along with a registration confirmation a few days before the event.

Med Entry

5 July and 6 July at University of Western Australia

Med Entry holds courses to assist students in their preparation for the UMAT Test. Students must pass UMAT in order to gain entry into a medical degree. For more information visit: http://www.medentry.edu.au/

TAFE Institute Re-organisation

From 11 April 2016, the current 11 TAFE colleges and their 70 campus locations will be managed by a new network of five colleges:

For all future students enquires and to find out more, visit: http://tafechoices.com/

Defence Jobs Australia: Aviation Work Experience

3, 9, 16 and 23 June at RAAF Base Pearce, Bullsbrook, WA

Participants will experience what a career in Aviation is like within the Air Force. Activities may include; observing unit flying training; desk operations; air traffic control; physical training; ground defence and more. There are eight positions available, with applications closing on 27 May at 5.00pm.

Find out more by searching Work Experience jobs in WA on the following website: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/

Student Flights: Gap Year Options

Students Flights have a webpage dedicated to those interested in taking a gap year to travel. Gap Years are an opportunity to work, teach, volunteer or learn in another language.

Discover the options and deals by visiting the website: http://www.studentflights.com.au/gap-year

Mr Peter Frusher

Careers Adviser