HSC & BEYOND CAREER EXPO

• Over 35 subject-specific HSC strategy sessions for Years 10-12
• Daily LIVE UAC and NESA sessions to help students navigate the application process
• Live chat, video chat and schedule meetings with advisors from every major university and education provider and ALL universities in NSW & TAFE
• Daily keynotes from inspirational TEDx speakers, and wellness experts.

ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

A Virtual Open Day will be held on Wednesday 10 June from 5-7pm. This is an ideal opportunity for students to explore their study options and career paths - whether that may be in Film, Animation, Games, Digital Design or Mobile App Development. Click here for further information.

 ADF GAP YEAR

The valuable work and life lessons gained during an ADF Gap Year are transferable and will give students confidence in their future career paths. The closing dates for different roles are listed below.

There’s still time to apply for some roles. For more information call 13 19 01 or visit defencejobs.gov.au

YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION INFORMATION SESSIONS- PRESENTED BY UNIVERSITIES

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is hosting a Year 10 Subject Selection Evening on Thursday, 21 May from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. The session includes a presentation from UAC explaining the ATAR and the importance of choosing the right subject for enjoyment and skill.

This is an easy opportunity for parents and students to gain information in the comfort of their own home. If you register and can't attend at the scheduled time there will be a link to watch the recorded session later. Register for the evening via Eventbrite . 

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney Year 10 Information Sessions will be held as webinars on Tuesday 2 & Thursday 4 June from 6pm – 7pm. Subject selection, scaling and making the right choice for you and your future can be daunting. Register for a session and hear from representatives from UAC and the University of Sydney. Learn more. sydney.edu.au/undergraduate-events.

LITERACY AND NUMERACY SKILLS FOR AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS 

When starting an apprenticeship or traineeship, you won’t be expected to have specific skills and experience in the industry – you learn this on the job and through your training. However, this doesn’t mean you don’t need any skills at all before starting!

Literacy and numeracy skills are important for everyone, but they are sometimes underrated by people looking at apprenticeships and traineeships. The training for Australian Apprenticeships requires both literacy and numeracy, but in ways that are specific to your job.

For example, someone starting a traineeship in retail will need to be able to deal with money, but in carpentry you will need to understand lengths and angles. Different occupations might require different types of literacy numeracy skills. Across all areas, reading, writing and verbal communication will be important as you learn your job.

The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service have developed short online quizzes to help you self-assess your literacy and numeracy skills. The questions are related to an industry you might be looking to do an apprenticeship or traineeship in. For example, you will get different questions depending on whether you do the Animal Care and Management quiz, compared to the Electrotechnology quiz.

These quizzes will help you understand the types of literacy and numeracy skills you might need when starting an apprenticeship or traineeship in the industry you choose. Once you finish the quiz you will see what questions you got right and wrong, and your score. You will also get information about what your next steps might be. This could include focusing on your literacy and numeracy skills or starting job hunting.

To explore these different tests and quizzes go to: aapathways.com.au/lnq or to SJECareers Website > Post School Options > Apprenticeships & Traineeships.