YEAR 12 - LOOKING TOWARDS 2024

Do not panic! Whilst UAC opens on Wednesday, use the Easter break to do some research on:

• The fields you are interested in. Find out the range of career pathways it can lead you to
• What the job entails. Connect with community members who are working in the fields you have researched. Find out firsthand what it is that they do. Ask questions!
• Tertiary institutions; where they are located? Do you see yourself living in these locations? How will you support yourself?
• Which institutions offer the courses you are interested in? I strongly suggest you look at the course structure, including assessments
• Scholarships and early offer opportunities
• Tertiary institutions; direct applications for 2024

UAC applications are open for a while, however, key dates must be adhered to, to avoid late fees.

To help you with the application process, check the information below:

UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFORMATION

April 5 Live UAC Information Session starting at 5.30 pm

Kim Paino, UAC General Manager, Marketing and Engagement, will give you an overview of UAC and answer some FAQs. The live session will be available to be rewatched immediately after the Live Session.

If interested, go to the link attached for details:

UAC Information Session

Equity Scholarships are awarded to students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those who receive Centrelink income support payments such as ABSTUDY, Austudy, Youth Allowance, JobSeeker Payment, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment (Single) or the Carer Payment. There are two types of Equity Scholarship: Institution Equity Scholarships: these are funded by individual institutions and their value, eligibility criteria and duration differ between institutions Indigenous Student Success Program: these are funded by the Australian Government and are not covered on this website. Most institutions also offer merit scholarships: apply directly to the institution for these.

Go to the Link for further information

UAC - Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS)

Applications open again on 5 Apr 2023 The Schools Recommendation Scheme (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. Information about applying this year, including application and offer dates, is being updated progressively, so check back at this link regularly. 

Go to the Link for further information

University of Sydney Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (CASAS)

The Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme offers talented Year 12 students a chance to receive an early offer to study music based on their audition and academic performance in year 11 and 12 so far, prior to getting an ATAR. 

Go to the Link for further information

Fee-Free Apprenticeships

There’s never been a better time to start an apprenticeship in NSW. The NSW Government is paying the course cost for 100,000 new apprenticeships – meaning apprentices undertaking a government funded apprenticeship no longer face a student fee of up to $2000. Apprenticeships are a great career pathway. They combine on-the-job training with classroom study to give you the skills and experience employers are looking for. Apprenticeships generally take around 3-4 years to complete, and apprentices earn a salary while they learn. There are more than 120 different apprenticeship courses available in NSW, in a range of industries including construction, cooking, aviation and automotive.

Go to the Link for further information

Careers at Council 

Students looking for information about job opportunities in local government, and any related qualification requirements, should visit www.careersatcouncil.com.au. Careers at Council lists the job vacancies of over 100 councils in NSW and features videos and career path stories of many of the sector's employees.

Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities

Professional Cadetships Australia | Applications for Business Cadetships are open and close on 24 May. Cadets combine university study with paid work at leading companies. Applications for Technology Cadetships will open on 24 April and close on 2 June. www.professionalcadets.com.au

Study and Work Traineeship Opportunities | If you are looking for traineeship opportunities so you can learn and earn at the same time, check out what www.studyandwork.com.au has on offer.

Ms Marcia Arenas

Transition and Pathways Specialist