Careers

Loreto Normanhurst Careers Expo 2017
DATE: TUESDAY 14 MARCH
TIME 7:00PM – 8:30PM
VENUE: LORETO NORMANHURST
This event is for all students (with their parents) who are wondering what they might like to do, study and be when they finish school.
Click here to view the invitation.
CAREER DISCOVERY ON THE NIGHT
Come Careers Shopping in the Career Discovery Hall
Chat to career representatives from a range of professions and find out what it’s like to work in that industry on a day-to-day basis. Find out what study is involved and have all your questions answered.
Head to the study hall to discover and compare study options – what course and where?
Find out about your course options, prerequisites, early entry and accommodation. What is a day in the life of a university student like? Many university, college and TAFE representatives will be exhibiting with their latest course information.
Thinking about a Gap Year?
Discover your Gap options from a range of Gap providers onsite.
Mrs Carmel Donnan and Ms Katrina Smith
Careers Advisors
Event |
Date |
Event Description/Resource |
Registration Details/Venue |
Loreto Normanhurst Careers Expo 2017 |
For all students: |
Real learning from the real world – a showcase of careers from people working in the field PLUS Exhibitors from Universities, Colleges, TAFE and other providers. Careers and career providers all under the one roof! |
Enquires please call 9473 7424 |
Country Education Foundation Uni Survival Guide |
The Survival Guide provides information on accommodation, part-time work, health services and finding textbooks. |
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Careers in Maths |
Visit the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s website to view a range of career profiles from apprentice chefs to electricians to nurses where mathematics is a necessary part of their everyday jobs. |
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UNSW Engineering: Through engineers’ eyes: engineering mechanics by experiment, analysis and design |
Monday 24 April 9:00am |
This free online course will provide information on the techniques of engineering mechanics as well as use the theory to interpret experiments and apply them to design. The course consists of four hour sessions over a seven-week period. |
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UMAT 2017 Registrations close Friday 2 June |
The test takes place nationally on Wed 26 July 2017 |
UMAT 2017 Registrations UMAT is a test that is used specifically to assist with the selection of students into the medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs at undergraduate level at the universities listed on the website. |
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ANU: Tuckwell Scholarship |
Applications open Mon 6 Mar 2017 for 2018 |
The scholarship provides financial support for a range of degrees, both single and combined undergraduate degrees. There is also travel allowance to help move to Canberra, inclusive of returning home during the duration of the degree and an ANU sports centre membership. |
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University of Newcastle Walking Tour |
Fri 7 Apr Thu 20 Apr Fri 5 May |
Potentially interested students and families may book a tour of the campus, of up to 10 people on a tour. Schools can also book a Year 10 campus tour. |
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Macquarie University Campus Tours |
Mon 20 Feb Tue 11 Apr Wed 24 May *Check times on the website |
Campus tours are held regularly throughout the year for high school students and their parents. |
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The Gap Network Information Session |
Tue 21 Feb 2017 |
Crows Nest Community Centre |
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Cultural Care Au Pair Information Sessions |
Online: Mon 20 Feb 2017 6:00pm Sydney: Sat 18 Feb 2017 10:00am |
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Young Endeavour |
Applications to sail on the Young Endeavour in 2017 are now open. If you’re aged 16–23, you can apply to take part in the program, in which you will develop self-awareness, leadership and teamwork skills. |
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CSIRO Indigenous Cadetships and Traineeships |
The CSIRO Indigenous Cadetship and Traineeship scholarships are open now. There are a wide range of careers and opportunities available across all states. Indigenous Cadetships and Traineeships are advertised at various dates throughout the year via the current vacancies portal . |
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Scholarships |
ScholarshipDb.net is a website that finds scholarship positions for all levels of tertiary education. |
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National Indigenous Youth Parliament 2017 |
Applications close Fri 3 Mar |
Indigenous youth, 16 to 25 can now register their interest for youth parliament in 2017. The opportunity will allow them to learn about democracy and contribute to discussions on the future of Australia. |