University and Careers
Please see the Careers Pulse page for more information on events, pathways and career exploration:
Yr 12 Notices
Careers Tutor Time Drop-in Sessions
Last session for the Term: Week 9 Wednesday 13 September
Longer appointments are available via our booking page as usual.
Y12 Key Application Dates
Key dates are published on the Careers Pulse page and will be shared with Yr 12 every week for the rest of Term 3 in their Careers Newsletter.
Early Offers
Congratulations to all our students receiving early offers. We recommend you accept all offers you receive. This does not bind you to the course.
You do not need to enrol in any courses now, we recommend you wait until you have received all your offers and then decide which one to enrol in.
Carpentry Apprenticeships
Savcon is a commercial carpentry company looking to take on 1st year apprentices. If any students are looking to start a full-time Carpentry Apprenticeship, they would love to interview them for the role. They can send their resumes to careers@savcon.com.au
Yr 11 Notices
Northeastern University London 2024 Essay Competition
The Northeastern University London 2024 Essay Competition is now open! This popular and prestigious essay competition is an opportunity for students to be inspired and explore their academic potential and subject passion. We are inviting essay entries from talented and intellectually curious students around the world, who are in their penultimate year of secondary education. Our selection of essay titles engages across a contemporary range of subjects and questions. See subjects and essay titles.
The following prizes will be awarded:
- Overall winner across all essay subjects – £1000
- Winner in a subject category – £500
- Runner up in a subject category – £250
Students must register to enter the competition.
The deadline for essays to be submitted is 13:00 GMT Sunday 31 December 2024.
Upcoming Events
Sydney Design School | Info Session
7 September
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.
This session will also be streamed live online via Zoom.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music | Online Information Evening
7 September 7
Students interested in studying a music degree at the SCM are invited to join us online for a comprehensive information session and to receive course advice from our dedicated music experts. Learn more about the application process, our diverse range of music degrees, student life at the SCM, and the career paths a music degree can lead to in the future.
UTS College | Campus Visit
7 September
Welcome to the UTS and UTS College campus, home to more than 45,000 students and award-winning facilities in Sydney’s exciting CBD. There’s no other university quite like us, so join us for a campus visit to find out why.
Why attend?
- Tour the UTS and UTS College campus and facilities.
- Chat with current students about their experience of studying at UTS College.
- Get one-to-one help with your application or offer, how to apply for FEE-HELP and more.
Sydney Careers & Employment Expo
9 September
The Expo is packed with free advice, you can…
Talk with over 100 Training Organisations & Employers
Discover Jobs of the Future
Talk with Leading Organisations about Training & Apprenticeships
Find out more and pre-register here
Create for a Day at SAE
9 September
SAE Institute is opening its doors this September 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 or Electronic Music Production.
Due to the level of workshop content, this event is open to school students aged 15 years and above (Year 10 and over).
Macquarie | [EX]plore Science Extension Conference
11 September
Year 12 Science Extension students, Year 10 and 11 Students and teachers, join us to celebrate the research of Year 12 students undertaking HSC Science Extension in a research conference setting. Meet like-minded school students, undergraduates and PhD researchers to share your passion for science.
The full-day conference will include talks and posters presented by Year 12 Science Extension students, opportunities to network and meet undergraduate and PhD researchers, and lab tours throughout the Faculty of Science to get a taste for how your research journey can continue at university.
AIE | Information Evening
11 September
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, film, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Information Evening. The evening will include presentations on different areas of industry to get into as well as information about AIE full-time and part-time courses and entry requirements. We will be showing off AIE student work and our staff and teachers will be available to chat with you about our courses and how AIE can get you into a creative career.
Week 9
ACU | Talk with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapists
12 September
Join us online to hear from ACU alumni about their experiences improving people’s quality of life. Take part in a Q&A session with our graduates and learn about the rewarding and challenging careers of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists.
University of Sydney | Nutrition and Dietetics at Sydney
13 September
Join us to learn more about the Bachelor of Science/Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree. Learn about the program, work placements and what a typical student day looks like. This session is delivered by current students studying this fascinating discipline.
University of Sydney | Architecture and the Built Environment
13 September
Are you interested in becoming an architect or working within the built environment sector? Come along to this webinar to learn about the degree pathways that you can explore and the careers that you can pursue from undertaking one of our degrees in architecture and the built environment. There’s so much more to this industry than just designing buildings.
NIE | Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry Live Webinar
13 September
This forum is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students and their parents to find out about the UCAT, pathways into medicine, and have all questions answered by an expert teacher who has been working in the field since 1999.
This is not a sales, advertising, or promotional seminar. The session is packed with invaluable information during which we will be covering the following topics, and more:
- What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?
- Year 10, 11 and 12 – things to consider now.
- The Undergraduate Selection Criteria
- Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry
- When and who can sit the UCAT
- UCAT vs UMAT – How is UCAT different and why was UMAT replaced?
- GAMSAT
- Can you prepare for the UCAT?
- Undergraduate interview process
- Gap Year
- Alternative degrees and career choices
ARTS AFTER DARK | Macquarie University
AI needs intelligent humans…or does it?
14 September 5.45 – 8pm
Ever spent an evening with an AI robotic drummer, an internationally renowned journalist and some of the nation’s leading thinkers in film, culture and education?
Hosted by Peter Greste, award-winning foreign correspondent for the BBC, Al Jazeera and Reuters, the Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University invites you to its one-of-a-kind event: Prepare to be propelled into the fascinating world of AI and how humans can avoid its pitfalls whilst also leveraging its benefits.
Coping with Emotional Challenges in Career Development – R U OK? Day 2023
14 September
Young people face uncertain employment pathways in their futures, and often feel enormous pressure to make the “right” career decisions to ensure success. Many typical career development tasks and situations can trigger or worsen stress and mental ill-health.
In this webinar, the teams from the Student Wellbeing Hub and the myfuture career information service will join in a discussion about how career development influences, and is influenced by, wellbeing and emotional resilience. Coinciding with R U OK? Day 2023, they will share practical tips and resources for educators and parents to help young people cope with the emotional challenges that are so central to career development learning.
UTS | Sport Tours
14 September
Interested in exploring what UTS sport has to offer? Join us on the following dates to get an exclusive tour of our sport facilities and have your sporting questions answered.
Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School | Open Day 2023
16 September
University of Canberra | Open Day 2023
16 September
School Holiday Programs
UOW | EmpowerHER STEM Summit
26-27 September
The University of Wollongong is thrilled to announce the introduction of the EmpowerHER STEM Summit. This hands-on, two-day event, taking place during the September school holidays, is exclusively designed for fierce female students in Years 9, 10 and 11.
Brace yourself for an exciting experience as we raise the STEM-bar for girls and ignite their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)!
Students will journey through UOW’s vibrant Wollongong Campus, the awe-inspiring Innovation Campus, and external sites (TBC). Accompanied by faculty, current students, and industry professionals, this event promises an enriching, yet collaborative experience.
Bond University Careers in Climate Law
Wednesday 4 October, 5:00pm AEST – join on campus or online at Bond University
Guests include:
- Keynote Speaker: Justice Michael D Wilson, Former Hawaiian Supreme Court Judge
- Ms Susan Hugginson, NSW Greens MP and Former Environmental Lawyer
- Ms Eddie Lloyd, Lismore City Councillor and Chair, Social Justice & Crime Prevention Committee
- Mr David Barnden, Principal and Founder, Equity Generation Lawyers
Interested students can register here.
UNSW Explore Engineering for Y10 and Y11 students
6 October
Your Year 10 and 11 students are invited to explore a day in the life of an Engineering student at UNSW. During the day, students will have the opportunity to attend hands-on workshops, whilst connecting with current students, academics and alumni.
Young Endeavour Youth Scheme
Applications due 28 September
Join a crew of young Australians and embark on a life-changing journey – learning not only how to sail a square-rigged tall ship, but how to lead, support others and work together as a team. It’s a personal development opportunity unlike any other! If you’re aged 16-23 and ready to sail into the unknown, Young Endeavour is the adventure for you.
The program delivered by Royal Australian navy staff. Throughout 2024, STS Young Endeavour will circumnavigate Australia for the final time before she is replaced with a new state-of-the-art vessel in the coming years.
Further information and applications here.
Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au