DRONE INDUSTRY WEBINAR

On Friday 13 August several interested students from Year 10 and 11 watched a 30 minute webinar about the fast growing industry of careers involving drones and information about Cert III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) with UAV Air.

 

The webinar included an Industry representative from Nebo Project Engineers and provided the opportunity for students to ask questions directly to the industry experts. They shared how industries are now using drones to practically enhance their business operations and showcase Drone Pilots as an in-demand skill of the future workforce.

 

CAREERS IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION WEBINAR

WIDAC (Women in Design and Construction) hosted this webinar for students to explore future career pathways in design and construction.  Careers represented included: Landscape Architect, Engineer, Tunneling Manager, Building Developer, Access Consultant and Property Professional. The experts in their field went through a day in their working life, no day was ever the same in these dynamic professions. 

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE

All of Year 10 will undertake work experience during Term 4 Week 9, Monday 29 November - Friday 3 December. During extended PALS this week the students were encouraged to find three businesses they were interested in, getting the contact details and using the script for making phone calls.  The due date for the work experience paperwork is 8 November. It is the student’s responsibility to organise their own work experience placement, the skills they learn from this activity are very similar to looking for real employment. In the current climate it is important to start early as many businesses are unable to take work experience students this year. PALS teachers and Mrs Hill are available to assist with the process.

 

YEAR 11

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA (UC)

FAST FORWARD APPLICATIONS 

Each year University of Canberra accepts 25 all-rounder Year 11 students into the Fast Forward Program, giving them the chance to participate in a range of opportunities during senior year of school that will help prepare them for university life. Successful students will gain a conditional offer to their preferred available UC course by the end of Year 11!

Applications for 2022 are now open, and will be closing on Tuesday 31 August 2021. 

Applicants will need to provide supporting documentation as part of their application. Email Mrs. Hill if you have any questions. Click here for further information and application link attached.

YEAR 12

SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION SCHEME (SRS)

School Recommendation Schemes (SRS) is one way institutions make early offers of undergraduate admission to Year 12 students. They do this by using criteria other than (or in addition to) the ATAR, this information is provided by the school. 

SRS Applications close Sunday 19 September.

UAC

Just a reminder that early bird (on time) UAC applications close in less than six weeks. Submit applications by 30 September so you only pay the early bird fee of $70, rather than $200. 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Year 12 students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible for. Scholarships are available to all school leavers. They can be awarded for students from rural areas, families in financial hardship, sporting, academics, having a passion for a particular industry and many other reasons. Click here to view a list of current scholarships to consider.

AVCAT SCHOLARSHIPS

AVCAT is a national charity providing tertiary education scholarships and bursaries to children and grandchildren of ex-serving veterans. They assist scholars each year to reach their potential through achieving a range of academic and personal goals. Click here for more details.

CURRENT POSITIONS VACANT

TRAINEESHIPS

- Cert III Customer Engagement. Located in Mittagong – (Closes 26 August)

- Cert III Construction. Located in Bomaderry – (Closes 27 August)

- Cert III Scaffolding. Located in Port Kembla – (Closes 28 August)

APPRENTICESHIPS

- Cert III Engineering Fabrication. Located in Mt Kembla & Port Kembla - (Closes21 August)

- Cert III Electrotechnology or Cert III Engineering Mechanical. Located in Appin & Mt Kembla – (Closes 21 August)

- Cert III Electrotechnology. Located in Bomaderry – (Closes 21 August)

- Cert III Engineering Mechanical. Located in Bomaderry – (Closes 21 August)

- Cert III Electrotechnology or Engineering Mechanical / Diploma Applied Technologies

Located in Port Kembla – (Closes 1 September)

To find out more or apply for a position visit the HVTC Vacancies page https://www.hvtc.com.au/jobs or click here.

Mrs Carla Hill

Transition & Pathway Specialist