Most Universities, TAFE and private colleges are opening their doors to showcase their institute to prospective students. Students and families in Years 10 -12 are encouraged to attend open days to see and feel what tertiary providers are like. Click here to find Open Day event information. 

YEAR 12 

EARLY ADMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY 

Each University has a different program for early admission. The Year 12 Careers google classroom page can be used to access a document for information on all the programs, including what is required and closing dates for Universities in NSW and ACT.

UOW Early admissions are now open, closing on Friday 12 August. All Year 12 students attended an information session regarding UOW early admission on Wednesday 20 July. It is encouraged that students considering University in 2023, or further in the future,  apply now.

SCHOLARSHIPS 

The Shoalhaven Education Fund applications for funding for 2023 are now open.  

Students can apply for funding for University, TAFE, vocational studies and training, apprenticeships and entry level employment. 

Students don't need to have been accepted into their course/training yet to apply: simply complete the application with details of what you're hoping to do and then if that changes, let them know by email before your interview.

Applications remain open until 30 December 2022, and all candidates will be interviewed in January.

All applications are online at:  https://cef.org.au/foundations/shoalhaven/. Just click on "Apply for a grant".  

There are many scholarships, grants, and bursaries that can help support you financially with your studies. They are offered by the Australian Government, education providers, and some public and private organisations. Use the link  to find suitable scholarships to apply for, use the filters to narrow your selection.

Every university will have certain bursaries and scholarships available to both domestic and international students. These can be for anything from covering the cost of a new laptop to membership fees or monetary amounts to cover living costs.

It’s estimated there are more than 3000 bursaries and scholarships available across Australia.

YEAR 11

GIRLS ON FIRE EXCURSION

This workshop is limited to 20 places across all schools and will run 9am-3pm on Monday 19 September in Nowra and targets female students interested in a career in the emergency services. Expression of interest form found on the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpKXwdcNGsvuzWPLCu9pNkC1tnQeV4JUNkw6Qh4zna19FOHA/viewform

Girls Fire & Resilience Program includes: 

• Overview of Emergencies & how they are managed in NSW
• Who are our NSW Emergency Services and what volunteer & career roles are available? Individual & Community Resilience
• Make connections with firefighters from the NSW Fire & Emergency Services Learn the various pathways to employment & building blocks to success
• Understand the need for inclusive, multi-skilled teams that connect with our communities
• Hands-on learning about the physical & teamwork demands of being a first responder Cultural awareness & protocols

The Fire and Emergency Services included in these sessions:

• Fire and Rescue, NSW Aviation Rescue Firefighting
• NSW Rural Fire Service NSW State Emergency Service National Parks & Wildlife Service Forestry Corporation, NSW

Apply if you are a female and have an interest in learning more about a career in the emergency services.

YEAR 10 

WORK EXPERIENCE- Term 4 Week 9 (Monday 5 - Friday 9 December)

Work experience is compulsory for all Year 10 students in Term 4 Week 9 (5 - 9 December) .

It is a great opportunity for students to experience a real workplace and observe work culture, skills and make connections with people in industries they are considering for future careers.

To secure a work experience position students must complete the Student Workplace Learning Record paperwork, which is available in the Year 10 Careers Google Classroom page and undertake safety training. More instruction on how to secure a work experience position and the requirements will be discussed in coming weeks. 

There are restrictions and some activities that students can NOT undertake as work experience;

• sporting activities/event
• activities involving large animal
• driving any vehicles or passenger on motorcycles

If students are looking to work:

• on construction sites they will need a white card (a course will be running at in Term 4)
• activities involving small animals (extra paperwork required, request from Mrs Hill)