University and Careers
Please see the Careers Pulse page on Pulse for information on events, pathways and universities. This week we are highlighting the following:
Summer Work Experience
Feed your Mind, Feed the World Work Experience
Tasmania, 5-7 December
See first-hand the science behind some of Tasmania’s leading agricultural businesses, including a robotic dairy, commercial flower producer, cider orchard, vegetable processor and more. Feed your mind, Feed the world is a three-day camp for students wanting to learn about exciting career opportunities in agricultural science. This event is run by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, responsible for teaching agricultural science at the University of Tasmania. The experience is free to attend and open to Year 11 and 12 students Australia wide.
Applications close 4 November.
305 Squadron “City of Northern Beaches” Australian Air Force Cadets
Now recruiting for the 2023 January intake. Caters for youth from 12/13 to 18 years of age.
The aim of the Australian Defence Force Cadets, which includes the AAFC, is “By predominantly voluntary effort, to better equip young people for community life by fostering initiatives, leadership, discipline and loyalty through training programs which are also designed to stimulate an interest in a particular arm of the Defence Force.”
New University Courses
New Health Science Major at Sydney University
The new major – High-Performance in Sport – represents the pinnacle context of sports science application. The major aims to provide experience and preparation for the transitional step from undergraduate to postgraduate or potential industry employment. It will be available to students commencing in 2023. More information here:
New Bachelor of Human Rights at ACU
You will undertake a specialised suite of units from legal studies, the social sciences and humanities, and philosophy – culminating in a final-year human rights clinic unit, where you will complete an industry placement in the human rights sector.
Upcoming Events
NDIS | Pathways to Post School Life
Thursday 3 November 2022, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) would like to invite NSW and ACT students with a disability in Years 10-12, their parents, carers and education professionals, to attend a virtual information session.
This is a session about building skills and paving a pathway to post school life. We will discuss a range of NDIS-funded supports and other assistance to help young people build skills to prepare for their transition, and support them in achieving employment and other goals, post-school.
University of Sydney | Road to Architecture: Bachelor of Design in Architecture
Wednesday 9 November 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Interested in architecture? Join this webinar to find out about our Bachelor of Design in Architecture degree and how it will help you develop the skills and knowledge to work in the Built Environment industry. Learn about how this degree will provide you with a direct path to becoming a registered architect.
Sydney Design School | Info Session
Wednesday 9 November 6:00 pm
Find out everything you need to know about our flexible courses and career support. Our Director, Amanda Grace will introduce you to our unique philosophy, passionate Educators and industry focused approach to learning. You can also join an on-campus session live online via Zoom if you would prefer to stay at home.
UTS | Sport Tours
Thursday 10 November 2022, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Interested in exploring what UTS sport has to offer? Join us to get an exclusive tour of our sport facilities and have your sporting questions answered.
US College and University Pathways for Australian Student Athletes Information Session for Parents and Students
Thursday 10 November @ 5:15pm – 7:00pm. Venue: Meriden School, Meriden Sports Centre Lecture Theatre, Level 1, 3 Margaret Street, Strathfield.
Friday 11 November 11 @ 5:30pm -7:00pm. Venue: Barker College, Rhodes Theatre, RE Kefford Building, 91 Pacific Highway, Hornsby.
EducationUSA Australia is supporting the visit to Sydney of speakers from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) to discuss U.S. university and college pathways for student athletes. Please join us hear from Saeed Halim, Manager of International Eligibility Services at the NAIA, and Michelle Meadows, Vice President for Operations and Chief Operating Office at the NJCAA as they share what Australian students need to know to be eligible student athletes. Further information please contact Mr. Ryan Richards at: rrichards@meriden.nsw.edu.au.
Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au