mhscareers Queensland Careers News Newsletter Monday 17 April 2017 Like Mhscareers Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/mhscareers In this Week s Newsletter: Universities Australian Catholic University: Experience Day Southern Cross University: Info Days Griffith University: Application Guidance Videos How will you choose your Uni? UQ Open Day Gatton Campus USC in top 200 young universities in the world TAFE & Apprenticeships TAFE North: Information Session East Coast Apprenticeships Private Colleges Endeavour: Being a Sports Nutritionist Q&A Australian College of Applied Psychology: Information Session Other News Tracks Express Media NAIDOC Week 2017 The John Marsden and Hachette Australia Prize Chartered Accountant Stories UMAT Preparation Workshops MedEntry How to stop procrastinating when you have a deadline UN Youth: Young Diplomats Tour UN Youth: American Political Tour Express Media: Toolkits Bond University Experience Days Bond University Film and Television Short Film Competition QTAC: Cairns and Gold Coast Careers Expo JCU Information Evenings QUT: Information Day for Career Advisors Study online at USQ TAFE Brisbane: TAFE at School Parent information evening TAFE Brisbane Queensland: Careers and employment Expo CHC Open Night JMC Academy Information Evenings The Good Universities Guide: Pros and Cons to a Gap Year High School Students gain Head-Start at University Mission Australian 2017 Survey Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: Information Sessions Student Flights: Gap Year Options Express Media: Tracks Brisbane Defence Jobs Australia: Information Sessions Like Mhscareers Facebook Page Click the Like Button on www.mhscareers.com or https://www.facebook.com/mhscareers to make sure that you don t miss late breaking news.
Universities Australian Catholic University: University Experience Day Tuesday 6 th July 2017 in Brisbane University Experience is a free program that gives you the opportunity to sample the degree of your choice. Get a taste of life at ACU by meeting academic staff and current students and trying out the course you re interested in. http://www.acu.edu.au/student_experience/student_life/experience_uni_before_you_start/university_experience Southern Cross University: Info Days If you are planning to study with us in 2018, join us at the campus of your choice in December to explore and experience what Southern Cross University can offer you. Monday 4 December 2017, Coffs Harbour Tuesday 5 December 2017, Lismore Thursday 7 December 2017, Gold Coast http://scu.edu.au/futurestudents/index.php/73 Griffith University: Application Guidance Videos Griffith University are developing a growing suite of 1 minute videos for prospective students and their parents. These videos provide clear and concise information, explained in common everyday language. https://www.griffith.edu.au/apply/_nocache How will you choose your Uni? What will influence your decision about which university you attend, or which university you advise your children to enrol at? Business School PhD student Asma Qureshi wants to know if family history, perceived prestige, marketing, location and any other factors will impact your choice. https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2017/04/how-will-you-choose-your-uni UQ Open Day Gatton Campus Sunday 20 th August from 9:30am-3:00pm UQ Open Day is your chance to get a feel for what it s like to be a UQ Student. At the Open Day you can speak with staff, take campus tours and attend information sessions about studying at UQ. https://future-students.uq.edu.au/open-day USC in top 200 young universities in the world The University of the Sunshine Coast has been ranked for the first time on a prestigious global list of the top 200 young universities, including a place in the top 50 Gen Y institutions. http://www.usc.edu.au/explore/usc-news-exchange/news-archive/2017/april/usc-in-top-200-young-universities-inworld Bond University Experience Days Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program: Friday 28 th April & Friday 12 th May Communication and Media for Years 10, 11 & 12 students: Thursday 18 th May International Relations for Years 10, 11 & 12 students: Thursday 25 th May Film & Television for Years 10, 11 & 12 students: Monday 29 th May https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/see-yourself/experience-days Bond University Film and Television Short Film Competition Entries open: Monday 1 st May Entries close: Saturday 30 th September Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) is a short film competition for aspiring filmmakers from Year 11 and 12 secondary schools across Australia. BUFTA winners are offered a grand prize of a full fee paid scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University. http://www.bufta.com.au QTAC: Cairns and Gold Coast Careers Expo
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach on Wednesday 10 th May from 9:00am 7:00pm and Thursday, 11 May from 9:00am 3:00pm Cairns Showgrounds, Fred Moule Pavillion on Thursday, 25 May Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 2 nd June from 9:00am-3:00pm and Saturday 3 rd June from 10:00am-4:00pm http://www.qtac.edu.au/courses---institutions/open-days-expos JCU Information Evenings Mackay Information Session Wednesday 3 rd May from 5:00pm- 7:00pm at Mackay Grande Suites, 9 Gregory Street Join us at the JCU information session and take the opportunity to ask any questions you have about university study https://www.jcu.edu.au/events/events-listed/mid-year-info-sessions2/mackay-info-session QUT: Information Day for Career Advisors Monday 5 th June from 8:15am-2:00pm at QUT Gardens Point The focus of this year's program is 'The future of work'. Our presenters will provide an insight on the capabilities students need to succeed in the future. https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/information-day-for-career-practitioners Study online at USQ If you like the idea of studying on the go, fitting study around your job and learning the same courses as on-campus students, then online study could be for you! Studying online means you are provided with all your study materials for each semester via the Internet in comprehensive weekly portions. For more information, please visit: https://usqstudy.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3468 TAFE & Apprenticeships TAFE North: Information Sessions Certificate III in Business and Certificate III in Business Administration: Wednesday 26 th April from 2:00pm at Cairns Campus S Block Certificate III in Business and Certificate III in Business Administration: Wednesday 3 rd May from 2:00pm at Cairns Campus S Block Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care & Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care: Tuesday 9 th May from 4:00pm at Mount Isa Campus http://tafenorth.edu.au/about-us/events/information-sessions/#.wo1cbfkb0b0 East Coast Apprenticeships East Coast Apprenticeships is a Group Training Organisation that employs Apprentices and Trainees in all industry areas. There are vacancies across the Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Strathpine region for cabinet makers, electricians, carpenters, painters, plumbers, plasterers and more. https://ectraining.com.au/index.php?page=current-vacancies TAFE Brisbane: TAFE at School Parent information evening Wednesday 24 th May from 6:00pm-7:30pm @ TAFE Queensland Brisbane South Bank campus Parents of prospective TAFE at School students are invited to join us for an informative evening to find out how the TAFE at School program can benefit your high school student and complement their senior education. http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/about-us/events/ TAFE Brisbane Queensland: Careers and employment Expo Friday 2 nd June from 9:00am-3:00pm at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Saturday 3 rd June from 10:00am-4:00pm at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Come and visit our stand at this year's Careers and Employment Expo. http://tafebrisbane.edu.au/about-us/events/ Private Colleges
Endeavour: Being a Sports Nutritionist Q&A Thu 25 th May, 5:30pm AEST Find out about career opportunities as a sports nutritionist from Kira Sutherland, an experienced sports nutritionist. https://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/19755 Australian College of Applied Psychology: Information Sessions Brisbane: Wednesday 26 th April from 6:00pm ACAP offers courses in Psychology, Counselling, Case Management, Coaching, Social Science, Youth Work and Social Work. Register for one of our info sessions and find out more about studying with us in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or online. http://www.acap.edu.au/future-students/info-sessions/ CHC Open Night Wednesday April 19 th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Christian Heritage College Brisbane CHC provides practical courses in key areas of social change community mental health, aged care and disability, youth work, counselling and more. http://www.chc.edu.au/events/ JMC Academy: Information Evenings Brisbane Campus Thursday 27 th April, from 5:30pm-6:30pm at 75 Grey Street South Brisbane Career opportunities in Animation, Film, Music, Songwriting, Game Entertainment and Entertainment Management. http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/information-sessions/jmc-academy-information-sessions Other News Tracks: Express Media Brisbane 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday June 10 th at East Brisbane Bowls Club Express Media is delighted to present Tracks: a travelling program for young writers that brings the best of Express Media s workshops, masterclasses, networking opportunities and special events to communities across Australia. If you re aged 14 to 25 and have a love of reading and writing, Tracks is an exciting day-long event for you. http://expressmedia.org.au/programs/tracks/ NAIDOC Week 2017 2 nd 9 th July NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This page has some ideas about how you can celebrate NAIDOC week. http://www.naidoc.org.au/celebrating-naidoc-week The John Marsden & Hachette Australia Prize This prize is open to Australian secondary school students in the categories of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. Winners will receive a writing masterclass, a $500 prize and more. Entries open Mon 17 th April and close Fri 30 th June. Contact: education@expressmedia.org.au http://expressmedia.org.au/programs/john-marsden-prize/ Chartered Accountant Stories Read stories of a variety of people who are Chartered Accountants. See how they got to where they are and what makes them tick. https://www.youunlimitedanz.com/site-content/ca-stories UMAT Preparation Workshops An intensive one-day course for Year 10, 11 or 12 students considering a career in medicine, dentistry, or optometry. Brisbane: Wednesday 28 th June at UQ St Lucia Campus Sunday 23 rd July at UQ St Lucia Campus http://www.nie.edu.au/
Med Entry 17 th June to the 18 th June @ Casuarina Senior College Med Entry holds courses to assist students in their preparation for the UMAT Test. Students must pass UMAT in order to gain entry into a medical degree at an undergraduate level. https://www.medentry.edu.au How to stop procrastinating when you have a deadline https://www.cambridgeimmerse.com/9323/ UN Youth: Young Diplomats Tour This four-week tour will run in January 2018 across nine European countries so that young people can learn about diplomacy in the 21 st Century. Applications are open to students in years 10 12 and close 7 th May. https://unyouth.org.au/event/young-diplomats-tour/ UN Youth: American Political Tour This four-week tour in December 2017 January 2018 for students to learn about the current state of American politics by travelling around the US and meeting politicians, diplomats, activists, NGOs and more. Applications are open to students in Years 10 12 and close 7 th May. https://unyouth.org.au/event/american-political-tour/ Express Media: Toolkits Toolkits is a mentoring program for writers aged under 30. It provides one-on-one mentoring from experienced writers, presentations from artists, and the chance to network with other young writers. The program takes place online, so high school students and people living in regional and remote areas are encouraged to apply. Applications should open in May, as in previous years keep your eye on the website for details. http://expressmedia.org.au/programs/toolkits/ The Good Universities Guide: Pros and Cons to a Gap Year https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/student-life/taking-a-gap-year-pros-and-cons High School Students gain Head-Start at University Year 11 and 12 students from the Gold Coast through to the Coffs Harbour region are getting a head start at Southern Cross University, completing a first-year university subject alongside their senior school study. http://discover.scu.edu.au/standard/high-school-students-gain-head-start-at-university/ Mission Australian 2017 Survey Mission Australia is calling on Australia s youth to express their concerns and hopes for the future by taking part in the largest annual nationwide poll of young Australians. The 2017 Youth Survey is now open to all Australian youth aged 15-19 years old, providing a platform for young people to have their say. The survey closes on 31 st July 2017, with results to be analysed and released by the end of the year. https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/research-evaluation/youth-survey Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Information Sessions Information sessions are an opportunity to gain a realistic overview of the process, the countries, the experience and the benefits of combining learning and friendship through student exchange. Brisbane sessions take place from 7pm - 9pm at Ruth Fairfax House, 89-95 Gregory Tce, Brisbane. Wednesday April 26 th Tuesday May 9 th Tuesday May 23 rd Tuesday June 20 th Regional Gold Coast: Tuesday 30 th May at Southport Community Centre, 6 Lawson Street from 7:00pm-9:00pm Cairns: Thursday May 4 th (contact SCCE for further details) Sunshine Coast: Wednesday May 17 th at Beach Club Resort Mooloolaba from 7:00pm-9:00pm http://www.scce.com.au/programs/information-sessions/#qld
Student Flights: Gap Year Options Student Flights have a webpage dedicated to those interested in taking a gap year to travel. Gap Years are an opportunity to work, teach, volunteer or learn in another language. Discover the options and deals by visiting the website: http://www.studentflights.com.au/tours Express Media: Tracks Brisbane Saturday June 10 th from 9:00am-5:00pm at East Brisbane Bowls Club East Brisbane Express Media is delighted to present Tracks a travelling pop-up program for young writers that brings the best of Express Media s workshops, master classes, networking opportunities and special events to communities across Australia. http://expressmedia.org.au/programs/tracks/brisbane/ Defence Jobs Australia: Information Sessions Wednesday 19 th April: Brisbane Commando Information Session Wednesday 19 th April: Rockhampton Defence Careers Information Session Wednesday 19 th April: Proserpine Trade Careers Information Session Thursday 20 th April: Gold Coast Commando Information Session Thursday 20 th April: Mackay Trade Careers Information Session Thursday 20 th April: Ipswich Army Reserve Information Session Friday 21 st April: Cairns Piolet and Aviation Careers Information Session Wednesday 26 th April: Townville Commando Information Session https://www.facebook.com/pg/defencejobsaustralia/events/ Coming Soon (See http://www.calendarwiz.com/mhscareers for all events) Wednesday 19 th April Big Science Competition Applications Close Thursday 20 th April Bond University Experience Days TAFE North Queensland Information Sessions 1:00pm Friday 21 st April CQU Steps Information Session 9:00am-10:00am University of Melbourne Interstate Student Info Day 9:00am-4:30pm Saturday 22 nd April CG Spectrum Online Workshops Monday 24 th April UNSW Engineering: Through engineers eyes 9:00am Wednesday 26 th April ACU Early Achievers Program Applications Open Aviation Australia Information Sessions Australian College of Applied Psychology: Information Session 6:00pm Southern Cross Cultural Exchange Information Sessions 7:00pm-9:00pm Thursday 27 th April Big Day In IT Saturday 29 th April CG Spectrum Online Workshops Brisbane Open Day APM College of Business and Communication 10:00am-2:00pm Open Day Australasian College of Natural Therapies 10:00am-2:00pm
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