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1 Queensland - Careers News Monday 19 March 2018 Table of Contents Open Days & Info Sessions Everything You Need to Know about US & UK Universities Discover Griffith Griffith Q&A Sessions Griffith Open Day Save the Date JMC Open Days Australian College of Applied Psychology Info Sessions Gladstone Careers Expo Sunshine Coast Careers Expo Townsville Career Expo TAFE North Info Sessions - Business TAFE North Info Sessions - Kitchen TAFE North Info Sessions Early Childhood University of Sydney Open Day Save the Date CSU Parent Info Evenings CSU My Day Sessions TAFE, VET & Apprenticeships Queensland College of Wine Tourism - Cert III in Wine Industry Surveying Work Experience Competitions & Scholarships Indigenous Scholarships Portal University Information Admissions Transparency at UQ ANU Live Resources, Guides & Other News Brisbane Youth Week The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme Getting to Know VET Chart Hot jobs in 2018 Tips for acing Year 12 Why we need more women in STEM Info For Teachers Queensland College of Wine Tourism Schools Program Coming Soon Workshops & Courses Integrity 20'18 ADF Gap Year applications for 2019 have opened. Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program Bond Ideas Camp Bond Health Simulation Competition Bond Headstart Day EY Cadetships QUT Short Course Fashion Illustration

2 Open Days & Info Sessions Everything You Need to Know about US & UK Universities March 19 - Toowong Ever dreamed about gaining admission to top US and UK universities? It's more possible than you think! Join us at this free seminar, 'Everything You Need to Know about US & UK Universities' in Toowong on March 19 to hear from expert speakers about the admissions process, top unis to aim for and how much it all costs. Click here to register for free on Eventbrite. Ever wondered what life is like at some of the top universities around the world? Wonder no more! Subscribe to Crimson Education's YouTube channel to see videos of students at places like Harvard, Oxford and Stanford as well as UNSW, Melbourne Uni and many more! Discover Griffith 19 June - Nathan 21 June - Gold Coast Griffith University invites high school students and their family and friends to get a taste of life at Griffith in a fun and informative on-campus event. Tour the campus, get tips on choosing a degree, find out about pathways to Griffith and talk to current students about university life. Discover what Griffith has to offer in a relaxed market atmosphere, with food, games and entertainment. Find out more - Griffith Q&A Sessions May & September Book a 30 minute, personalised appointment with a member of our student recruitment team, to help find the right degree for you and get personalised advice about your study options. You can also find out about scholarships and discover pathways to university. Find out more - Griffith Open Day Save the Date Sunday 12 August 2018 In 2018 the Griffith Open Day will be held on Sunday 12 August at our Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses.

3 Find out more - JMC Open Days On the day you will take a campus tour, undertake a focused overview on your course of interest, speak first-hand with current students, scholarship winners and the Heads of JMC Academy's Music, Audio, Animation, Game Design, Film and Television, Digital Design and Entertainment Business Management departments. Brisbane // Saturday, 12th May 10:30am - 2:30pm 69 Grey St, South Brisbane Register Now Find out more - Australian College of Applied Psychology Info Sessions Interested in studying Psychology, Counselling, Coaching, Case Management, Youth Work or Social Science? Attend an Information Session for Term 2, 2018 Sydney: Wednesday 18 April, 6pm Melbourne: Monday 30 April, 6pm Adelaide: Tuesday 1 May, 6pm Brisbane: Tuesday 8 May, 12.30pm & 6pm Register here - Gladstone Careers Expo 16 May 2018 CQUniversity Marina Campus, Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone Find out more - Sunshine Coast Careers Expo Tuesday 24 July, Calvary Centre, Tanawha Find out more - Townsville Career Expo Monday 6 August, Townsville Stadium Find out more - TAFE North Info Sessions - Business 21 March Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 21 March Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 28 March Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 28 March Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 11 April Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business

4 18 April Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 18 April Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 2 May Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 2 May Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 9 May Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 9 May Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 16 May Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 16 May Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 23 May Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 23 May Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 30 May Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 30 May Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 6 June Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 6 June Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 13 June Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 13 June Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 20 June Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 20 June Townsville campus (Pimlico), F Block, room F318 - Business 27 June Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business See them all - TAFE North Info Sessions - Kitchen 28 March Queenslander Restaurant, Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - kitchen 23 April Queenslander Restaurant, Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - kitchen See them all - TAFE North Info Sessions Early Childhood 21 March Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 10 April Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 17 April Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood 18 April Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 19 April Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 19 April Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 8 May Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 15 May Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood 17 May Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 17 May Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 23 May Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 5 June Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 6 June Cairns campus, S block, Gatton Street - Business 12 June Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood

5 14 June Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 14 June Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 20 June Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 17 July Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 17 July Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood 19 July Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 19 July Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 25 July Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 9 August Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 14 August Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 14 August Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood 16 August Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 22 August Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 11 September Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 11 September Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood 13 September Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 13 September Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 19 September Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 9 October Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 9 October Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood 11 October Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 11 October Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 24 October Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 6 November Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 6 November Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood 8 November Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 8 November Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 21 November Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 4 December Burdekin campus, A Block, room Early Childhood 4 December Whitsundays campus (Cannonvale), A Block, room Early Childhood 6 December Aitkenvale campus, 1 st Floor, room Early Childhood 6 December Cairns campus, J Block, room Early Childhood 19 December Mt Isa campus, A Block, room Early Childhood See them all - University of Sydney Open Day Save the Date Camperdown/Darlington Campus Saturday 25 August 2018, 9am - 4pm

6 CSU Parent Info Evenings Parents of Year 11 and 12 Students are invited to a free session that will provide a wealth of information about costs, opportunities, helping your child prepare for university and how and what to research when it comes to choosing a university. Parent Information Evening - Port Macquarie 22nd Mar :30pm Read more at CSU My Day Sessions It is a great opportunity to check out facilities, and have your questions answered about what it s really like to study at CSU. There will also be plenty of opportunities to meet academics, current students and support staff to get all the information you need about studying at CSU. MyDay Port Macquarie 19th Jun :30am Read more at TAFE, VET & Apprenticeships Queensland College of Wine Tourism - Cert III in Wine Industry This course offers hands on training and experience to provide students with the ability to learn the vocational skills for work in the wine industry. Find out more - Workshops & Courses Integrity 20'18 The annual Integrity 20 conference returns on October Integrity 20 is an unmissable opportunity for students in year 10, 11 and 12 to engage with meaningful dialogue around some of humanity s most pressing issues. We will be announcing program details over the coming months. Sign up to our e-news to stay up-to-date. Find out more - ADF Gap Year applications for 2019 have opened. It's a unique opportunity for your students to try out a career in Navy, Army or Air Force and get a feel for a military life without committing for a longer period.

7 In 2019 there are 14 roles to choose from ranging from admin to artillery and even flight crew, plus this year we re offering 30 Army Officer roles - places are limited. Navy - Closes 9 April 2018 Army Combat Engineer - Closes 9 April 2018 Army Officer - Closes 23 April 2018 Army Artillery Operator - Closes 23 April 2018 Army Infantry Soldier - Closes 14 May 2018 Army Driver - Closes 21 May 2018 Army Administration Assistant - Closes 21 May 2018 Army Warehouse Assistant - Closes 21 May 2018 Army Air Defence Operator - Closes 21 May 2018 Air Force Cabin Crew - Closes 7 March 2018 Air Force Warehouse Storeperson - Closes 28 May 2018 Air Force Aviation Support Technician - Closes 28 May 2018 Air Force Airbase Protection and Security - Closes 4 June 2018 Air Force Administration Assistant - Closes 4 June 2018 Closing dates are driven by demand and may close sooner than listed. Apply now - Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program The Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program is a two day workshop that assists you to transition to university. Our world class academics will focus on knowledge and skills that build upon senior curriculum. Be part of the select group of students handpicked for the opportunity to gain early direct entry into Bond Business School and be awarded a $5,000 bursary if you meet the eligibility criteria April or May Contact - centralevents@bond.edu.au Find out more - Bond Ideas Camp Wednesday 8 August A one day boot camp designed to inspire our future business leaders. We ve brought together some of Australia s most successful young entrepreneurs to stir the embers of your business dreams. So come gather round the campfire to hear how they got started. Contact - centralevents@bond.edu.au Find out more - Bond Health Simulation Competition Saturday 11 August

8 Experience what it is like to treat a real patient, from start to finish. The day will consist of various consultations, patient assessments, group discussions and a presentation on the best course of treatment! Contact - centralevents@bond.edu.au Find out more - Bond Headstart Day Monday 22 October We invite Year 10 and 11 students who want to experience Bond over the course of a day. Take part in simulated lectures and tutorials, enjoy interactive activities, meet our professors and current students, and get to know your way around our amazing campus. Find out more - EY Cadetships APPLY IN YEAR 12 - Serious about your career and keen to get ahead? Ambitious and hungry for real work experience now? Become a cadet and combine your degree with real work experience to make a serious start to your career. By becoming a cadet you will be extending the length of your overall degree by at least one year to accommodate working full-time and studying part-time. However this will vary depending on single degree, double degree (Brisbane only) and when you start your Cadet Program. The Cadet Program is currently offered in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Find out more - programs#fragment-1-na QUT Short Course Fashion Illustration This course will provide you with the foundations for creating a portfolio of fashion illustration using industry-standard design software. Working with an industry professional, you will be guided through the process of developing a design portfolio - from concept development to finished illustration and presentation. This course runs on Saturdays for 2 weeks in April and June. Register here - Surveying Work Experience Interested in geography, maths, it and the outdoors? If this sounds like you, why not try surveying on for size? Register your details and we ll make enquiries on your behalf. You could also ring surveying firms in your local area and ask if they have any placements available.

9 Please note that depending on projects undertaken by the host firm, students may be required to hold a general construction induction white card, allowing access to building and construction sites. Register here - Competitions & Scholarships Indigenous Scholarships Portal Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are thinking about studying at university or TAFE can find scholarships relevant to their personal circumstances on this scholarships search portal. If you think money might be a barrier to further study, make sure you apply to any scholarships you re eligible for. Start looking University Information Admissions Transparency at UQ By having all public universities explain information in the same way, the government hopes to improve the transparency of university admissions in Australia. Read about the changes here - ANU Live March Join ANU live on Facebook throughout the week to hear from students from different university faculties. You ll hear about study, moving to Canberra and transitioning to university life. You ll have the chance to ask any questions about going to ANU. Find the session times for the week here Resources, Guides & Other News Brisbane Youth Week 6-15 April

10 Come together, get creative and be inspired during Brisbane Youth Week. Take part in more than 100 free workshops, activities and events happening across the city. Find out more - The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme Business training and mentoring opportunities for Brisbane residents from multicultural backgrounds. The program aims to grow recipients business and entrepreneurial skills and enable them to start or expand their business. To be considered for the award in any category, nominees must: 1. be from a multicultural or culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) background with at least one natural parent born in a country other than Australia 2. have Australian citizenship or hold permanent residency 3. personally reside in the Brisbane City Council local government area 4. have operated a business for at least 12 months Find out more - Getting to Know VET Chart From NCVER s International tertiary education research database, VOCEDplus. See the chart - Hot jobs in 2018 There are several key industries that will require more than just a few extra hands on deck to meet demand. Read the article - Tips for acing Year 12 Read these tips from Deakin s blog about staying on top of study during Year 12. Check them out Why we need more women in STEM These three videos 1, 2 and 3 from Careers with STEM give inspiring answers to the question Why do we need more women in STEM? More from Careers with STEM

11 Info For Teachers Queensland College of Wine Tourism Schools Program The Queensland College of Wine Tourism conducts a range of enrichment programs aimed at secondary school students. These programs cover a range of topics and student experience industry standard facilities and are trained by current, industry professionals. Find out more - Coming Soon Find every upcoming event at the MHSCareers Calendar Tuesday 20 March Defence Jobs Info Sessions QUT Science and Engineering Challenge USQ Student Advisors Info Day 8:30am - 2:30pm JCU Year 11 Days 12:30pm - 2:30pm USC Parent Info and Headstart 4:00pm Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Info Sessions 7:00pm Wednesday 21 March QUT Science and Engineering Challenge WEP Student Exchange Info Sessions World Science Festival QTAC Professional Development Workshops 9:30am JCU Year 11 Days 12:30pm - 2:30pm Endeavour College of Natural Health Webinar: Working overseas after graduating 4:30pm AIE Information Evening 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday 22 March Griffith Uni Student Advisor Seminars QUT Science and Engineering Challenge World Science Festival USQ Student Advisors Info Day 8:30am - 2:30pm USC Parent Info and Headstart 4:00pm Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Webinars :00pm Friday 23 March World Science Festival

12 Flight Centre Travel Academy Info Sessions 10:00am Saturday 24 March World Science Festival MedEntry UMAT (2 days) course MedView - Your Path to Medical School Info Session 11:00am Sunday 25 March World Science Festival Monday 26 March Cool Jobs Townsville 12:30pm We always love finding out about careers news, so if you know of any info about news or events which could go into our Newsletters, please lucy@mhscareers.com MHSCAREERS PO Box 109, Redlynch, QLD 4870 Phone: lucy@mhscareers.com Find us online - Copyright 2018, Ron Sylvester. All rights reserved.