University and Careers Advisors

11 Tips to talk to your Teens about Careers 

Not sure how to talk to your teen about their career? You’re not alone. Research shows that parents are the most significant influence on their child’s career decisions, which puts a lot of pressure on you to get it right.  

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Redlands Careers Events 

Education USA Webinar for Redlands students and parents  

Thursday 17 March 3.30-5.30pm  

Anyone interested in studying in the USA should tune into this session run by Education USA, a division of the US Consulate in Sydney. They advise students and parents on university choices, visas, scholarships and more. 

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University College, Melbourne 

BRING your LUNCH 

Monday 28 March. 1pm H19 

Redlands is hosting a webinar with University College at Melbourne University. Learn all about college life and how to apply. 

ANU Webinar 

Redlands is hosting an on 31 March 2022 at 4.30pm. You can join this meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. 

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Open Days & Info Sessions 

University of Melbourne | UniMelb 101 for NSW students 

Tuesday 3 May 2022, Time TBC 

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UNSW | Year 12 Medicine Information Evening 

Tuesday 15 March 2022, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

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UAC Digital Online 

Let’s Chat – Medicine 

Wednesday 4 May 2022, 6:00 pm 

  • the difference between undergraduate Medicine and postgraduate Medicine courses 
  • admission requirements and ATAR requirements 
  • the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) 
  • pathways to Medicine if you don’t meet the admission requirements 

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Let’s Chat – Health Sciences 

Wednesday 18 May 2022, 6:00 pm 

Are you are thinking of pursuing a career in nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, speech pathology or radiology? 

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Let’s chat – Construction and Engineering 

Wednesday 25 May 2022, 6:00 pm 

Thinking of applying for a Construction or Engineering degree? 

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University of Sydney Webinar 

23 March 5-6pm. Admission pathways, adjustment factors and entry schemes. 

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Charles Sturt Advantage Early Offer Program

Applications For the Charles Sturt Advantage Early Offer Program Are Now Open – With the Charles Sturt Advantage students can get a guaranteed spot in their course before sitting final exams. 

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Aviation Careers Forum for Women 

Tuesday 8 March 2022, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 

The HIGHLINE Venue, Bankstown. 

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Academy of Information Technology | Industry Speaker Series 

Wednesday 16 March 2022, 6:00 pm – Friday 18 March 2022, 8:00 pm 

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TAFE NSW | Launch your Career in Finance 

Wednesday 30 March 2022, 10:00 am – 11:00 am 

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WSU | Discover Western: Exploring Western, Early Offer Programs, Pathways & More 

Tuesday 5 April 2022, 5:00 pm 

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WSU | Discover Western: Medicine 

Wednesday 27 April 2022, 5:00 pm 

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Endeavour College | Natural Health Open Day 

Saturday 9 April 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Endeavour College of Natural Health, Sydney Campus 

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Workshops and Courses 

SAE | Create For a Day 

Byron Bay: Saturday 9 April 2022, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 

Sydney: Saturday 9 April 2022, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 

SAE Institute is opening its doors this April for a one-day program, designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Music Production, or Songwriting.

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UCAT NIE – FREE Webinar: UCAT, Interviews, Pathways Into Medicine / Dentistry 

13 March 2022

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NYFA | Online Workshops 

Monday 9 May 2022, 6:00 pm – Thursday 2 June 2022, 8:30 pm 

NYFA Australia’s online workshops are designed to teach the fundamentals of film related disciplines, offering aspiring students the opportunity to gain expertise in their chosen field from anywhere in the world.

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Scholarships and Competitions 

ANU Tuckwell Scholarship Program 

Value: $23,000 AUD per year. Open/Closing Dates: March 2, 2022 – April 6, 2022 

The Tuckwell Scholarship Program is the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. Find out more 

The Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize 

Entries for the 2022 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize are now open. 

You can submit up to 5 poems of any theme or style. 

Entries close on 6 June. Find out more

USQ Get Songwriting Prize 

Calling all High Schoolers – year 9 to year 12 – enter your song (or two!) for your chance to win a prize pool valued at over $1200. Entries are open until 6 June.Find out more and enter here: 

Work Experience and Volunteering 

PwC Virtual Case Experience 

Our Virtual Case Experience is an interactive online platform providing virtual work experience to students. You can complete these programmes in your own time at your own pace and earn a certificate after completing the programme. Learn more 

SES 

The State Emergency Service is a great way to get out there and assist your community in a disaster. See more about becoming an SES volunteer in your state or territory: 

You can also find lots of other different volunteering roles through Volunteering Australia

Traineeships and Apprenticeships  

TABMA  

TABMA Apprentices and trainees are eager to connect with students on the Northern Beaches, Sydney who would be interested in a cabinetmaker apprenticeship opportunity in Cromer, 2099. Please contact katie.c@tabma.com.au for further information. 

TABMA apprentices and trainees are eager to connect with students on the North Shore, Sydney who would be interested in a CNC/ Timber Machinist apprenticeship opportunity in Hornsby, 2077. Please contact katie.c@tabma.com.au for further information. 

Transport For NSW  

The Road/Electrical Designer and Traffic Engineering Officer In Training Programs. These are available to people looking for a career in designing and developing roads, while at the same time studying towards a Civil/Electrical Engineering degree. Trainees will be working on challenging road and infrastructure projects in NSW 

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Cadetships 

Cadetships are generally offered to students who have already began their university studies, though sometimes you can apply the year before you start (when you’re in Year 12). 

Professional Cadetships Australia 

Open to current Year 12 students, Professional Cadetships provide unparalleled opportunities. As a Cadet, you combine study at the university of your choice with paid work at a leading company. Find out more

Department of Finance Career Starter Program 

Kickstart your career in Government with the Career Starter Program. You’ll get the opportunity to study a Certificate IV in Government while working full-time for a participating government department. Find out more

UOW Management Cadetship Program 

Each year, UOW offer two places in their Management Cadetship Program for commencing students studying an eligible degree. One great perk is that you receive an allowance to cover the cost of your studies, so you graduate without any HECS debt. Find out more

Whitehaven Coal Cadetship Program 

Whitehaven Coal offers four cadetships to Year 12 students from the Narrabri/Gunnedah region looking to study Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science. Find out more

Doxa Cadetship Program 

Doxa’s Cadetship Program is open to is open to Year 12 students transitioning to university and aims to support talented young people facing challenging life circumstances to complete university and gain the skills needed for an employable future. Find out more

Hall Chadwick Cadetship Program 

Hall Chadwick’s Cadetship Program is targeted at Year 12 high school students and first year university students who have already indicated their interest in business and accounting. Find out more

Gap Year 

Farming Gap Years 

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) has been offering unique gap year experiences to people from all around Australia for 40 years. It’s a great way to travel cheaply, learn about organic farming, gain some independence and a host of other skills. Find out more

AgCAREERSTART provide gap year opportunities to young people aged 18-25. You get to live and work in a regional location, earning a nationally recognised qualification and gaining valuable skills towards a future career in agriculture. Find out more

GAPYear is a new initiative from Growcom, the peak body for horticulture in Queensland. They want to give young Aussies the chance to explore regional Queensland, meet like-minded people, and partner with ethical employers for a year like no other. Find out more

  You don’t need to stay in Australia to enjoy an awesome gap year in agriculture. Here are some overseas opportunities you might like to explore: 

Paris College of Art Summer Program 

The Paris College of Art Summer Program offers an exciting set of courses with a modern edge in the historically and artistically rich city of Paris. In these two-week-long courses, introductory through advanced level students will explore art, design, culture, and language. Find out more 

Summer industry experience – international locations 

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Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au