Careers

Get a head-start on the road to your future career and pick up skills along the way

 TVET courses can be studied in Year 11 and allow students the opportunity while still at school, to build the foundation skills required for work and further study whilst discovering talents and skills.

Rachael is studying Entertainment at Bradfield Senior College.  This is an HSC course that allows Rachael to study something she is interested in.

This year I have chosen to do a TAFE course called Entertainment. The course involves working behind the scenes implementing the audio and lighting aspects of productions.

TAFE gives me  the chance to meet many new people with the same interests as me whilst learning in a very independent, practical and hands on way. It gives me the chance to experience one possible career choice I have been considering and also allows me to share my new skills and knowledge with others at Loreto  especially within the AV team.

This course has been such an enjoyable part of my Year 11 experience.

– Rachael Marchant, Year 11

Each week in our newsletter we highlight a number of key events and opportunities coming up, if you would like a full and comprehensive list please follow the link below:

MHSCAREERS NEWS NSW/ACT

Our school community can access the news and calendar on mhscareers.com with:

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Password: ln29

For this week’s news on the website CLICK HERE

Career Meetings – Keep Calm and See The Careers Advisor!

The Careers Office is open to all students in all years.  We are usually in the office 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.  

AN INVITATION – KNOX GRAMMAR SCHOOL CAREERS NIGHT

16   May 2016, 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Knox Great Hall, Woodville Ave, Knox Senior School

The night is open to local students and their parents. It will provide the opportunity to speak to representatives from universities, TAFE and private colleges. 

Lunch Time Forums for Years 11 and 12

This term a number of guest speakers have been invited to talk to senior students in our Lunch time career forums.  Girls are encouraged to come along and learn about possible options and opportunities that are available.

This week:

• Alister Wilkinson from Professional Cadetships Australia presented.

Coming up next week:

• Monday May 2  UTS Co-Op Accounting Scholarship opportunity
• Tuesday May 3  Australian Catholic University  – courses available and uni life.

BUSINESS CADETSHIP APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 11 MAY

Applications for the Business Cadetships Program run by Professional Cadetships Australia close on 11 May. Year 12 students apply online    for cadetship placement at UBS.

Students who intend to apply are reminded that both their Application Form and School Assessment are due on 11 May so it is advisable to speak to your Careers Adviser well in advance about your School Assessment.

Applications for the Engineering & Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Program open on 26 April. Watch MHS Careers for details of this Program.  

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME: PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

3   May 2016, 6pm, 104 Broadway, Chippendale

The information evening is to help parents and students cope with the transition from high school to tertiary studies. The event is aimed at parents who have children in years 10 to 12.

For further information, email or   phone: 02 8204 4404

UTS: GALUWA ENGINEERING AND IT EXPERIENCE

4    to 8    July 2016, UTS

Registrations are now open for Galuwa, a five-day program for young indigenous students who are interested in the fields of engineering or IT, or who have an aptitude for maths, creative thinking and problem solving. The free program features interactive workshops, visits with industry partners, and information about career paths.

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY: UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

• Canberra: 5    July 2016
• North Sydney: 8    July 2016
• Strathfield: 6    July 2016

An opportunity for year 10, 11 or 12 students to experience university life by living a day as a student studying arts, business education, health or theology.

UTS: Law Undergraduate Information Evening

22    June 2016, 6pm to 8pm, UTS Building 5, Block B, Cnr Quay St and Ultimo Rd, Haymarket

The event is directed at students in years 11 and 12, who are interested in studying law. The evening will include information on various degree options, practice-oriented learning, entry pathways, student life and one-on-one consultations with staff and students.

SYDNEY FILM SCHOOL OPEN DAY

7    May 2016, 2pm to 5pm, 82 Cope Street, Waterloo, NSW 2017

The day will provide information about the courses offered, tours of the school and demonstrations. The event is open for prospective students and their parents. To register follow the link below.

ACADEMY OF FILM, THEATRE AND TELEVISION OPEN DAY

14    May 2016, 9:30am to 2:30pm, 41 Holt St, Surry Hills

The open day will include campus tours, watch student films, speak to current students, an opportunity to find out about the tutors and information on VET FEE-HELP. To register attendance, follow the link below.

Mrs Carmel Donnan

Careers Advisers