Gulgong High School

Careers Newsletter
Term 3 Week 3
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO HEAD TEACHERS and ALL STAFF
and to Parents/carers,

It may only take one piece of news to lead a student towards success in their life's career.

Below is a list of events and links to information that are available to students. They are
categorised into subject areas, if you would like any more information about any of the
following events please contact Ms Sewell. Also included is a list of upcoming events that
GHS students will have the opportunity to attend over the coming weeks.
Events GHS students have the opportunity to attend
Max Potential 24th October: Year 10 and 11 students have the opportunity to become involved in the Max
Potential program which is a 22 week program community-based program aimed at growing young leaders in
local communities. It connects young people with other leaders in their local community. This means that young
adults have the opportunity to work with someone who genuinely cares about their future and will invest in it. Club
Mudgee is supporting MP as a community initiative in your local area, giving you the opportunity to get involved. A
MP representative will be at school during year meetings in week 3 to give the students more information about
becoming involved.

Skills and Thrills 31st October: Years 8-11 students have the opportunity to attend Skills and Thrills. The Showcase
outlines the pathways through these different VETT sectors, including where to go for training (TAFE profiled heavily
along with private training providers), apprenticeships, training, group training and employment outcomes (link to
industry). This will include pathways to being an entrepreneur and owning your own business. Smart and Skilled and
the Government agenda will be strongly profiled.

Meet a Keeper 7th November: 11 students will get the amazing opportunity to attend Western Plains Taronga Zoo in
Dubbo and experience what it is like to be a zoo keeper or work within the animal industry for the day. Students will
get the opportunity to learn more about the training involved when it comes to working with animals, job
opportunities as well as getting to see behind the scenes and spend a day in the life of a keeper.

Post RoSA Program weeks 7-10: Year 10 will be involved in a 4 week program that has been designed to help them
further develop their skills and qualities, which they will be able to add to their resumes that they have been working
on in career classes. Students will attend workshops and training in CPR, OH&S White Card, Touch Football
Refereeing Certificate, Coffee course, community volunteering, Mock Interviews, and information sessions about
personality profiles, TAFE, Driver Safety, and options beyond school. Students will be receiving information on the
program in week 3 and there will be several notes that will need to be retunred.
HSC SUBJECT KLA / FACULTIES
CAPA
Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts

National Summer Art Scholarship

13 20 January 2018
Closes 6 November
If you are in Year 11 and interested in art, you can spend a week this summer at the National Gallery of Australia,
Canberra. Become one of sixteen students selected from around the nationtwo from each state and territoryto
participate in the National Summer Art Scholarship in 2018. Learn all about these careers: Artist, conservator, curator,
designer, educator, multimedia, public relations, publishing.
https://nga.gov.au/SummerArtScholarship/

JMC Academy Scholarship Information Evening

12 November. 6.00pm
Animation, Games Design, Sound, Film, Songwriting and Music, Digital Design and Entertainment.
JMC Academy Sydney offers up to 8 Academic Undergraduate Scholarships per year, with the potential to cover
tuition fees for any of JMCs Bachelor Degrees. To register for the session or for more information visit:
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/

JMC Academy Enrolling for February 2018

Creative thinkers can now secure their place to study with Australia's leading creative industries institution before
they even receive their HSC Results and ATAR. JMC Academy's early application program allows passionate
prospective students to attend an interview and receive an offer to study on the basis of their school reports. To
apply or for more information, visit
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/

Find out about a life as an Actor?

Great video. Actors portray roles in both live and recorded or filmed productions. The job not only requires talent
and passion; actors need a great deal of patience and commitment, as most productions require long rehearsal
schedules and many hours of memorising lines outside the rehearsal periods. Peter Rowsthorn takes us through how
he began his acting career and what a typical work day entails
https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/actor

L.O.T.E.

Overseas Volunteer Experiences in Cambodia For High School Students

Join likeminded students from Australia & the world this summer to get involved in meaningful, worthwhile and truly
rewarding volunteer work in Cambodia. Work with children in the local communities of Phnom Penh to improve
literacy, help with some renovation work on community centres, and enjoy a weekend visit to Siem Reap. For more
information, call 1300132831 or visit:
https://www.projects-abroad.com.au/
P.D.H.P.E.
Community and Family Studies, P.D.H.P.E.

CCUSA Camp Information Sessions

1 November. 6.30pm to 7.30pm
CCUSA Sydney Head Office, 300 George St, Level 4, Sydney,
Want to work at a Summer Camp in 2018 on CCUSA's Camp Counsellors USA program? Come along to our FREE
information Meeting. Now Applications are OPEN for the 2018 Camp Counsellors USA program - it is time to apply
and get a head start !
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sydney-2018-us-summer-camp-free-information-event-tickets-
36768008102?aff=efbevent

Want to be a Counsellor?
Counsellors assist people to identify and define their emotional issues and better understand themselves by
explaining options, setting goals, providing therapy and helping them to take action.
https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/counsellor

SCIENCE
Senior Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics

CAASTRO Galaxy Convention Women in Years 10 , 11 and 12 interested in STEM and Entrepreneurship
3 to 5 December
Apply by 31 October
The University of Sydney The CAASTRO Galaxy Convention (#GalCon) is a 2-day event focused on female innovation
and entrepreneurship in the STEM space. Delegates include school students, school teachers, university students,
researchers and STEM business leaders .
http://www.caastro.org/event/2017-galaxyconvention

6 Good Reasons Why Engineers Rule

https://careerswithstem.com/best-degree/

Want to See What a Surgeon Does?

Surgeons perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human
functioning and appearance. Medical Registrars training as Surgeons are included in this unit group. Most
occupations in this field typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training,
and at least five years specialist study and training.
https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/surgeons

We Are What We Eat. True for Bacteria Too

Microbiologists from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have published an article for early high school
students on bacteria in the journal Frontiers for Young Minds. This will explain the link between food processing and
cell division in bacteria.
http://kids.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/frym.2017.00054

H.S.I.E.
Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Business Studies, Economics, Geography,
Legal Studies, Modern History , Society and Culture, Studies of Religion

CAASTRO Galaxy Convention Women in Years 10 , 11 and 12 interested in STEM and Entrepreneurship
3 to 5 December
Apply by 31 October
The University of Sydney The CAASTRO Galaxy Convention (#GalCon) is a 2-day event focused on female innovation
and entrepreneurship in the STEM space. Delegates include school students, school teachers, university students,
researchers and STEM business leaders .
http://www.caastro.org/event/2017-galaxyconvention

T.A.S.
Agriculture, Design and Technology, Engineering Studies, Food Technology,
Industrial Technology, Information Processes Technology and Technology, Software
Design and Development, Textiles and Design

CAASTRO Galaxy Convention Women in Years 10 , 11 and 12 interested in STEM and Entrepreneurship
3 to 5 December
Apply by 31 October
The University of Sydney The CAASTRO Galaxy Convention (#GalCon) is a 2-day event focused on female innovation
and entrepreneurship in the STEM space. Delegates include school students, school teachers, university students,
researchers and STEM business leaders .
http://www.caastro.org/event/2017-galaxyconvention

6 Good Reasons Why Engineers Rule

https://careerswithstem.com/best-degree/

VET COURSES

My Skills
Provides a national directory of vocational education and training (VET) organisations and courses. It enables you
to search for, and compare, VET courses and training providers. You can also explore courses by industry and skills
in demand.
https://www.myskills.gov.au/

National Skills Week Videos

Shining the spotlight on Australia's Vocational Education.
http://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/media/video-gallery/

New Initiative to Promote VET Career Pathways in NSW Schools

Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills John Barilaro has announced a new partnership with seven leading industry
trade bodies to promote VET career pathways and strengthen industry engagement in schools. Read the media
release. Story web link:
http://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/119073/Barilaro-med-rel-$3M-VET-training-
partnership-with-industry.pdf

2017 NSW Training Awards Winners Announced

Individual, organisation and industry excellence was recognised and celebrated at our peak VET awards held in
Sydney last Thursday night. See all the award winners across the 17 categories, including School Based
Apprentice/Trainee of the Year and VET in Schools Student of the Year.
https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/training_awards/event/2017_winners.html

VET Entertainment Industry

JMC Academy Scholarship Information Evening
12 November. 6.00pm
Animation, Games Design, Sound, Film, Songwriting and Music, Digital Design and Entertainment.
JMC Academy Sydney offers up to 8 Academic Undergraduate Scholarships per year, with the potential to cover
tuition fees for any of JMCs Bachelor Degrees. To register for the session or for more information visit:
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/

JMC Academy Enrolling for February 2018

Creative thinkers can now secure their place to study with Australia's leading creative industries institution before
they even receive their HSC Results and ATAR. JMC Academy's early application program allows passionate
prospective students to attend an interview and receive an offer to study on the basis of their school reports. To
apply or for more information, visit
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/

Find out about a life as an Actor?

Great video. Actors portray roles in both live and recorded or filmed productions. The job not only requires talent
and passion; actors need a great deal of patience and commitment, as most productions require long rehearsal
schedules and many hours of memorising lines outside the rehearsal periods. Peter Rowsthorn takes us through how
he began his acting career and what a typical work day entails
https://studentedge.org/career-life/find-a-career/actor

VET Financial Services

CAASTRO Galaxy Convention Women in Years 10 , 11 and 12 interested in STEM and Entrepreneurship
3 to 5 December
Apply by 31 October
The University of Sydney The CAASTRO Galaxy Convention (#GalCon) is a 2-day event focused on female innovation
and entrepreneurship in the STEM space. Delegates include school students, school teachers, university students,
researchers and STEM business leaders .
http://www.caastro.org/event/2017-galaxyconvention

VET Information and Digital Technology

JMC Academy Scholarship Information Evening
12 November. 6.00pm
Animation, Games Design, Sound, Film, Songwriting and Music, Digital Design and Entertainment.
JMC Academy Sydney offers up to 8 Academic Undergraduate Scholarships per year, with the potential to cover
tuition fees for any of JMCs Bachelor Degrees. To register for the session or for more information visit:
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/

JMC Academy Enrolling for February 2018

Creative thinkers can now secure their place to study with Australia's leading creative industries institution before
they even receive their HSC Results and ATAR. JMC Academy's early application program allows passionate
prospective students to attend an interview and receive an offer to study on the basis of their school reports. To
apply or for more information, visit
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/

VET Metals and Engineering

6 Good Reasons Why Engineers Rule
https://careerswithstem.com/best-degree/
VET Retail Services
How to Apply for a Job At Woolworths
We have developed the following 'how to' guides to support external job seekers through our application
process. All current Woolworths employees are asked to apply for positions through the WOW Careers internal
website only. Don't forget to visit our questions and answers page should you have any further queries about
working with us.
https://www.wowcareers.com.au/page/Careers/Come_and_work_for_us/How_to_apply_for_a_job

Career Pathways with Coles

With over 2,200 locations around Australia and a team of 100,000 personalities working together, there's no limit to
the experiences you can have in a career at Coles. A world class graduate program, structured in-store training,
specialist academies and experiences you won't find anywhere else Coles can be the difference to your career!
https://www.colescareers.com.au/why-work-with-us

VET Tourism and Events

Event Management Introductory Course
If you are interested in event management as a career but are unsure what it involves and whether this is the right
career choice for you, complete this introductory online course. The Meetings Essentials course which will give you a
good foundation to learn about the events industry and what it takes to be an Event Manager. For details
https://secure.meetingsevents.com.au/meaeducation/essentials-on-line

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