mhscareers Queensland Careers News Universities Newsletter Monday 21 st August 2017 In this Week s Newsletter: Universities

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1 mhscareers Queensland Careers News Newsletter Monday 21 st August 2017 In this Week s Newsletter: Universities ACU - Our campus from your couch ACU - July School Discover the Gold Coast with Bond Why choose CQUniversity? CQUniversity Online Chat Session CQUniversity Queensland Change of Preference Information Session Griffith University Online Science on the Go! Gold Coast Science Competition Science Pop Up Centre Griffith leads the way for student satisfaction Experience Design TAFE & Apprenticeships Fair Work Ombudsman: Your rights as an apprentice TAFE Queensland Presents Professor Jimmy Choo TAFE Queensland Scholarships TAFE Queensland North - Short Courses Search TAFE Queensland Australian Apprenticeships: My Gain Videos Private Colleges AFTRS Introduction to Screenwriting Think Education: Scholarships Other News Tourism Noosa Job Showcase Maroochydore Chamber Job Showcase Character Strengths Challenge Rail Careers SAE Institute Scholarship Program US & UK University Seminar and Application Workshop - Brisbane, August 2017 Social Media Masterminds are here to help with Mental Health Think Your Way Vision Australia Further Education Bursary Voiceworks Volunteering Opportunities C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship Cultural Care Au Pair Information Sessions Gap Medics International Medical Work Experience Defence Civilian Undergraduate Scholarship Universities ACU - Our campus from your couch Australian Catholic University 360 Virtual Tour Strathfield, North Sydney and Brisbane Campuses

2 ACU - July School The ACU July School gives you an excellent opportunity to fast-track your studies in Sydney during your vacation in July. Get in early and register your interests for Discover the Gold Coast with Bond With pristine golden beaches on one side and World Heritage rainforests on the other, Bond University is just 10 minutes from the surf and less than an hour from Brisbane. In 2015, Bond was rated the #1 university in the World's Best Beachside Universities by Study International. Why choose CQUniversity? As one of Australia s largest regional universities, CQUniversity has the most extensive geographical footprint of any university in the country with more than 20 physical delivery sites across mainland Australia. CQUniversity Online Chat Session Online Chat Session Tuesday 28 th November on Facebook Messenger from 3:00pm-6:00pm If you've got questions about starting TAFE or Uni, join us at our Online Chat Session and get the answers you need. CQUniversity Queensland Change of Preference Information Session Monday 18 th December from 9:00am-1:00pm Griffith University Online Griffith University understands everyone has different learning styles and life commitments. Our online degrees are delivered 100% online, giving you control over where and when you study. Our academic and student support team are committed to helping you succeed and reach your goals. Science on the Go! Gold Coast Science Competition August Register Now Science Pop Up Centre 20/08/2017, Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, Coomera Want to know what a science centre would look like on the Gold Coast? Come along for a day filled with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities, demonstrations and science shows. Open to all ages and free entry! Griffith leads the way for student satisfaction Experience Design Saturday 9 th QUT Gardens Point Campus Experience your creative future with hands-on workshops in creative practice, communication and design. Our Experience Days will help you explore your options for building a creative and exciting career. Engage with lecturers, mix with current students and participate in curriculum-based activities that will enhance your academic skills to begin building a future of exciting possibilities.

3 TAFE & Apprenticeships Fair Work Ombudsman: Your rights as an apprentice Apprentices are disproportionately represented in workplace disputes: if you re an apprentice or want to start an apprenticeship, make sure you know your rights and entitlements. TAFE Queensland Presents Professor Jimmy Choo 28 th September-1 st October TAFE Queensland has partnered with world-renowned fashion icon and artisan turned educator, Professor Jimmy Choo OBE, to deliver a series of must-attend events centered around innovation and creativity in the fashion industry. TAFE Queensland Scholarships Applications close Thursday 31 August, so apply now. Did you know our $5000 scholarships are open to new students AND current students? Get financial assistance to cover your living expenses, textbooks and course fees for study held at TAFE Queensland locations. TAFE Queensland North - Short Courses TAFE Queensland North offers a range of short courses to help you upskill for the workplace or test the waters for a potential career change. We offer short courses all year round, with some programs lasting one day through to several weeks. Search TAFE Queensland Australian Apprenticeships: My Gain Videos The next series of Australian Apprenticeship My Gain videos have been published on YouTube. These videos ask apprentices and trainees to respond briefly to set questions about their job and job hunting experiences. They are directed at young people contemplating career pathways and where to look for job opportunities. Private Colleges AFTRS Introduction to Screenwriting (Sydney) Saturday Oct 07 from 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Oct 08 from 9:00am-5:00pm 2017 Ready to get serious about writing that screenplay? Get all the tools you need in this two day course! You ll be given hands-on methods for building the foundations of Character, Story and Structure used by professional screenwriters, illustrated with key moments from a wide range of films, from Black Swan to Raging Bull, from Bicycle Thieves to Breaking Bad, from Charlie Chaplin to Christopher Nolan. Think Education: Scholarships Other News Tourism Noosa Job Showcase Become trained and employed in the hospitality industry.

4 For dates, times and locations for information sessions, please call Angela on or Maroochydore Chamber Job Showcase Become trained and employed in the retail industry. For dates, times and locations for information sessions, please call Angela on or Character Strengths Challenge Character strengths are traits that come through in our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You can complete an online questionnaire that will identify your character strengths. The questions are available at: Rail Careers There are a wide range of careers available in the rail industry, these include engineering, customer service, corporate jobs and more. This website provides information about the industry and provides students with information about how they can succeed in the industry. SAE Institute Scholarship Program Applications close 30 th October SAE Creative Media Institute offers scholarships to outstanding creative media applicants. SAE Scholarships are awarded to recognise creative talent coupled with academic excellence and outstanding leadership. US & UK University Seminar and Application Workshop - Brisbane, August 2017 Wednesday 23 rd August from Toowong Rowing Club 37 Keith St, St Lucia, QLD Are you in Year 9, 10, 11 or 12 and want to get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself? Or are you a parent with children who are itching to explore the world? Gaining admission to the world's top-ranked universities in the US and UK is more achievable than you think! tickets ?aff=erelexpmlt Social Media Masterminds are here to help with Mental Health Think Your Way Think Your Way is a resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with targeted advice about postschool study options. Vision Australia Further Education Bursary As of August 1st, 2017, applications are now open for Vision Australia s Further Education Bursary Each year, Vision Australia awards Further Education Bursaries to a select number of students who are blind or have low vision. The bursaries provide adaptive technology to help the students fully participate and succeed in their chosen studies. Application deadline is 31st October Voiceworks Volunteering Opportunities Volunteer opportunities are available with Voiceworks, a literary journal produced by and showcasing the work of people under 25. Please contact info@expressmedia.org.au to register your interest in volunteering and keep an eye on our social media channels for regular call outs and opportunities to get involved.

5 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship The C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship is awarded to Australian students, usually those entering their first year of university. It is awarded based on personal qualities, demonstrated leadership and academic ability. The 2018 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship opens on Monday 4 December 2017 and will close on Friday 5 January Cultural Care Au Pair Information Sessions Offers work placements as au pairs/nannies in the US. Past au pairs will share their experiences and advice. Online: 18 th September from 6:00pm Brisbane: 23 rd September from EF International Language School Gold Coast: 23 rd September from Studio Village Community Centre Wollongong: 23 rd September from Wollongong City Library Mackay: 30 th September from Ocean International Hotel Gap Medics International Medical Work Experience Shadow doctors, nurses, midwives or dentists in hospital for 1 8 weeks. Defence Civilian Undergraduate Scholarship Open to aspiring university students who wish to pursue a degree through the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). There are no military service obligations or requirements. This is a sponsorship for civilian students. Applications are open from 4 September and will close 28 September Contact: student.opportunities@defence.gov.au or call (02) The degree disciplines available in 2018 are: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical and Civil) (4 years) Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security (3 years) Coming Soon (See for all events) Monday 21 st August Defence Work Experience Program The Spaghetti Bridge Competition WEP Australia Student Exchange Tuesday 22 nd August Think Education: Festival of Change Brisbane Wednesday 23 rd August Camp America Info Session Australian College of Applied Psychology Information session Thursday 24 th August Bundaberg Secondary and Primary Robotics and Coding Challenge Friday 25 th August Australian STM Video Game Challenge Finishes CQUniversity School Social Entrepreneurship Conference National History Challenge- entries close National History Challenge Registration close

6 Saturday 26 th August Australian Institute of Fitness Open Day CQUniversity Open Day Cairns CQUniversity Youth Social Entrepreneurship Conference ADFA Open Day 9:00am-4:00pm University of Sydney: Tailored Open Day Experience for Interstate Students Sunday 27 th August CQUniversity Youth Social Entrepreneurship Conference Monday 28 th August National Skills Week QATSIF Round 9 Scholarships for Year 11 students Tuesday 29 th August National Skills Week Wednesday 30 th August National Skills Week CQU Online Chat Session If you know of news and events which could go into our Newsletters please mhscareers@internode.on.net MHSCAREERS PO Box 109, Redlynch, QLD 4870 Phone: mhscareers@internode.on.net Web: Copyright 2017, Ron Sylvester. All rights reserved.