Careers
2018 Careers Expo – wow!
The annual Careers Expo was held on Wednesday evening and with over 50 ex-students and friends of Loreto Normanhurst attending to talk about their careers, the girls were awash with career choice.
There was a real buzz in the Gonzaga Barry Centre as the girls listened and engaged in conversation, hearing personal career stories – the highs and lows, the challenges and the passion. The students were informed and inspired.
All Sydney-based universities attended along with representatives from ANU, Newcastle and Canberra. Many Private Colleges, TAFE and Gap Year providers were also onsite to answer questions and provide course guidance. Having so many providers ‘under the one roof’ allowed students to get a sense of the vast array of possibilities, pathways and post school opportunities available.
A sincere thank you to all the presenters for supporting the event. Many come back year after year kindly giving their time and sharing their passion. Thank you also to the girls and parents for coming along with open and inquiring minds prepared to talk and engage with career professionals to discover their possibilities.
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Would you like to make an appointment with a careers advisor?
WE WELCOME ALL STUDENTS IN ALL YEARS
The Careers team at Loreto Normanhurst can help in many ways including: subject selection, work experience, writing resumes, gap year options, part time work and post school pathways.
The Careers Office is open to all students. We are available in the office, located in the LRC, before and after school, and at recess and lunch. Girls are most welcome to drop in but at times we can be busy with students, so the best thing to do is to send an email indicating your availability or drop in with your diary to schedule a time.
Please email careers@loretonh.nsw.edu.au.
Mrs Carmel Donnan & Ms Katrina Smith
Careers Advisors
Current opportunities for Year 12 Students
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME’S EARLY OFFER PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN
The Early Offer Program recognises students who’ve excelled in one or both of the following categories: Academic Achievement and Extra-Curricular Achievement and Leadership. Successful applicants will secure a place at university before undertaking their final exams and be eligible for Notre Dame’s Leadership Program.
Applications close Tuesday 31 July 2018. Early Offer applicants must be in Year 12.
More information is available here.
THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES COMMUNITY ACHIEVER PROGRAM (CAP) IS NOW OPEN
A successful CAP application means you could receive an offer as early as August to study at ACU. Being part of this CAP group also offers unique opportunities to enhance your leadership and volunteering skills.
Applications close midnight Tuesday 31 July 2018.
Read about the program and application criteria
UNSW CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN
Co-op scholars are selected not only on the basis of their academic ability (minimum academic requirement is an ATAR of 96), but also their communication skills, motivation and leadership potential as well as passion and understanding of the industry they are applying for. You will also need to demonstrate responsibility, commitment and resilience.
Read about the program and application criteria
LAING+SIMMONS REAL ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN
For students interested in pursuing a career in the real estate industry. The successful applicant will receive a full time position along with training and study options within the Laing+Simmons group.
Applications close 30 July 2018.
If you would like further information, please speak to a Careers Advisor.
UMAT (UNDERGRADUATE MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES ADMISSION TEST) REGISTRATION REMINDER
UMAT is only held once a year and registrations close on 1 June 2018. UMAT is used specifically to help with the selection of students into medicine, dentistry and some health science degree programs at undergraduate level.
The test assesses general attributes and skills gained through prior experience and learning, such as critical thinking and problem solving, interactions with others, and abstract non-verbal reasoning.
UMAT will be held on 25 July 2018.
For more information, visit the UMAT website or call (03) 8508 7643.
Macquarie University Global Leaders and Achievers Program Opening Soon
Applications open Monday 14 May 2018 and close 5pm Monday 27 August 2018.
What’s On
Our Lunch Time University Talks Continue
Girls in Years 10, 11 and 12 are welcome to join us in the Curran theatre.
Coming Up:
UTS Co-Op Scholarship Lunch Time Talk
Monday 21 May | Curran Theatre
Macquarie University Lunch Time Talk
Tuesday 22 May | Curran Theatre
Sydney University Lunch Time Talk
Friday 25 May | Curran Theatre
THE HOTEL SCHOOL OPEN DAY
SATURDAY 18 AUGUST
The Hotel School will once again open its doors to students interested in knowing more about the Tourism and Hospitality industry. This will be the perfect opportunity for students to speak to Academic staff, current students and alumni and get all the facts they need to know about the fastest growing industry in Australia and globally. Students will also get a chance to experience our campus, conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
THE HOTEL SCHOOL/INTERCONTINENTAL INSIGHTS EVENT
SATURDAY 18 AUGUST
The Hotel School provides students with an exclusive opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at The Hotel InterContinental, a prestigious 5-star hotel located in Sydney’s Central Business District. Throughout the day, students participate in four different workshops that provide a taste of what it’s like to work for a top hotel. Students also have the opportunity to meet hotel professionals from areas such as Sales & Marketing, Finance, Commercial Cookery, Operations and Human Resources.
Spaces are limited so we encourage you to get your students to save the date.
Contact: Anne McCrory or 02 8249 3219
THE HOTEL SCHOOL INFO EVENING – SYDNEY
WEDNESDAY 30 MAY
During the Hotel School Info Evening event prospective students have the unique opportunity to experience ‘The Hotel School Advantage’, meet academics and other key support staff and find out about studying at The Hotel School.
DISCOVER NURSING @ UTS
THURSDAY 21 JUNE | 5:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 18 JULY | 5:30 PM
There’s more to modern nursing than meets the eye. Whether you’re in high school, TAFE, working as an AIN or EN or looking to embark on a change in career, this session is for you. Hear from nursing academics and current students before touring our world-class clinical laboratories and taking part in a hands-on workshop.
LAW UNDERGRADUATE INFO EVENING
TUESDAY 19 JUNE
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This event is open to Years 11 and 12 students and their parents. Careers advisers and teachers are also welcome to attend.
Bachelor Of Advanced Computing Information Evening
THURSDAY 21 June
University of Sydney
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at the University of Sydney is launching its new Bachelor of Advanced Computing degree in 2018. Join us at an information evening where you will learn more about this new degree and the opportunities that it brings to our students.
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Year 11 & 12 Information Evening
Tuesday 29 May
Sydney Nanoscience Hub
Join us for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies’ Year 11 and 12 Information Evening to find out everything you need to know about studying engineering, computing, technology or project management at Sydney University.
University of Wollongong – Info Evening
Wednesday 16 May
University of Wollongong – Wollongong Campus
Are you looking to study in 2018 and don’t know what to do? Come along to our information evening and meet with UOW College staff and get all your questions answered. Applications will be accepted on the night.
Macquarie University Student and Parent Info Evening
Wednesday 23 May
Marquee, Eastern Road
At Macquarie, we’re all about unconventional thinking, open collaboration and making connections with diverse people and perspectives to create real change.
The Hotel School – Insights
saturday 7 July
Sydney
Do you see a future for yourself in Hotel Management or Tourism – a global growth sector and Australia’s second largest industry?
Would you like to go behind the scenes of this leading 5-star luxury hotel and find out what working in a 5-star hotel environment is like?
Tocal College Open Days
Friday 13 & 20 July
Friday 5 & 12 October
Tocal College is a leading Australian provider of specialised training to rural industries. During open days students get the opportunity to chat to teaching staff, receive an overview of courses, and take a tour of the College and its commercial farms.
UNSW Sydney Scholarships Information Evening
Tuesday 5 June
John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington
The Scholarships Information Evening provides depth and detail on the range of scholarships at UNSW and the application process.
The evening is aimed at Year 11 and 12 students and their parents.