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COLO HIGH SCHOOL

Term 1 - Week 5 | 2019

What is Work Experience?

Workplace learning programs form part of the NSW secondary school curriculum. They enable students to spend a planned period of time − usually a week − in a workplace of their choice, enhancing their classroom learning, informing their career choices and building their industry skills. These programs are relevant to all students in NSW public schools. Colo Students generally undertake up to three placements during Year 10 and must participate in a learning agreement to catch up with any classwork that is missed while on placement. Workplace learning helps students to:

test their job and career choicesengage with the wider communitycomplete course work in a relevant industry setting

learn what is required from a worker in the workplacebuild general work skills like workplace communication, team work and critical thinkingdevelop specific industry skills, including vocational education and training (VET) course competenciesgain confidence, maturity and self-management skills through participation in an adult work environment make informed decisions when planning their transition through school and on to further education, training and work.

Education Work Experience placement.  This is a 6 hour program.Online White Cards will NOT be accepted. Your White Card must be produced for your Work Experience to be approved. The first White Card class session on the 15 March has been filled. Please add your name as soon as possible to the new list in the Careers Office for the second session: date to be advised.

General Construction Induction Training (White Card).

Please note that Safe Work NSW mandates face-to-face delivery of the White Card for NSW Department of

Work Experience Opportunities

Earlier this month Year 10 students were emailed a detailed list of specialised Work Experience opportunities as well as a complete set of Work Placement forms and Guides with detailed information which they were asked to share with

Sydney applications:

parents and carers.  Most of these Work Experience opportunities are date sensitive. Please ensure that you read through the information carefully with your child before applying. In some instances you may need to make special travel arrangements. These have strict closing dates and specific criteria that must be addressed in the applications.

Please add your name to the waitlist for the May 2019 intake by using the Sydney Waitlist button using the link below.

UNSW Civil & Environmental Engineering Work Experience Week

Apply 10 April for 27-31 May

GoIT Girls Work Experience STEM Program

18–22 March, 20193rd–7 June, 20195–9 August, 20194–8 November, 2019 GoIT Girls program is a week-long work experience program aimed at female students in years 10 and 11. APPLY NOW: The participants meet senior executives from our company and from our clients who provide insight into the various STEM roles that exist across the business spectrum, with the hope of inspiring a new generation of innovators, problem solvers and STEM professionals. https://info.tcs.com/csr-anz-stem

surveying. Work experience can really lead you places! Just ask Michael Baker, who used his surveying work experience placement to launch into tertiary study – and into a real surveying job teamed with the surveyors he first met as a work experience student. Learn more about Michael’s story.https://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/secondary-students/

Youth at the Zoo Applications Open Soon (YATZ)

Due to the popularity of the program, applications are opened twice yearly, in May and November. To receive information about the next round of applications, you must first join the waitlist for the Sydney or Dubbo program.

Dubbo applications:

Please email the YATZ Coordinator directly at rbetts@zoo.nsw.gov.auto apply.

Taronga’s Youth at the Zoo program (YATZ) gives teens the opportunity to learn more about how our Zoos operate, develop skills for the future and spend time with like-minded people who share a passion for animals and conservation. https://taronga.org.au/education/sydney/school-programs/student-career-development/yatz

TheSchool of Civil & Environmental Engineering, UNSW will be holding its annual work experience program in Week 5 of Term 2. Year 10 students across NSW are welcome to apply. Application forms and further information can be obtained from Tricia Tesoriero tricia.tesoriero@unsw.edu.au

10 April, 2019 This thirty-minute webinar will delve into the career paths taken by environmental engineers. Our Host will ask the big questions of our early career panel members including:

Why they chose environmental engineering;How they got there.

https://portal.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/career-pathways-environmental-engineer-webinar

Work Experience with NSW Fire and Rescue

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Work Experience Program provides participating students with an overview of the roles of FRNSW and its fire-fighters. Through this program, school students gain insight into FRNSW and develop employment related skills. https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=764

Surveying Work Experience Opportunities for Students

Try Surveying connects students with professional surveyors around NSW, where they will get a hands-on education in the complexities of

Career Pathways of an Environmental Engineer Webinar

30 May – 2 June | Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

HSC and Careers Expo

Information and resources for the HSCInformation about university, TAFE and training coursesCareer adviceStudy adviceEmployment advice and opportunitiesApprenticeship and traineeship adviceInternational exchange and gap year programs

http://www.hscandcareers.com.au/

UCAT Replaces UMAT Test in 2019

UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. UCAT is one of three main criteria used by most universities in Australia and New Zealand to select students into high demand health related careers such as medicine and dentistry (the other two criteria being performance in final high school exams and interviews). The UCAT is a two hour, computer-based test which assesses a range of mental abilities identified by universities as important to practicing in the fields of medicine

students to make informed choices regarding their Year 11 and 12 study requirements and tertiary options. Exhibitors will include Universities, Colleges, Australian Defence Forces, automotive and building trade organisations, apprenticeship training groups, TAFE and creative industries.

After last year’s successful mini Careers Market we will be running another for Years 9 to 12 on Tuesday 21st May on site at Colo. This is designed to assist students gain a better idea of the pathways and career opportunities available to them in a changing workforce and enable

Colo Careers Markets | 201921 May, 2019

and dentistry. It consists of five separately timed subtests which each contain a number of questions in a multiple-choice format.UCAT was developed with the goal to assess qualities considered desirable in the health professions, including problem solving, empathy and abstract reasoning skills. Many universities also use an interview to select students into medicine and dentistry. You must sit UCAT to gain entry into many health science courses. These should be checked through the university websites or UAC. https://www.medentry.edu.au/what-is-ucat-and-how-to-prepare-for-ithttps://www.nie.edu.au/

Parents – Encouraging Students in STEM Subjects -Why are they in Demand?

The future of the Australian economy depends on a workforce that is skilled in using new applications and applying innovations. Young people with STEM skills are highly prized by employers and this trend is predicted to continue as there is a shortage of qualified recruits. https://www.skillsroad.com.au/parents/career-planning/stemsubjects

CSIRO Indigenous Cadetship - Plan Ahead

Calling all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students! Take on a paid cadetship in an exciting and stimulating workplace with real life projects, excellent career development opportunities, study support and access to the latest research and state-of-the-art technology. https://www.csiro.au/en/Careers/Indigenous-careers/Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-Cadetships CSIRO Indigenous Traineeship

Apply for a traineeship and receive structured, on the job training and the opportunity to complete a nationally accredited qualification in a diverse, multicultural work environment. Our traineeship program offers diverse, multicultural work environments across CSIRO in all areas of science, research and support services, such as human resources, administration, finance, communication, information technology, lab assistants and more. https://www.csiro.au/en/Careers/Indigenous-careers/Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-Traineeships

guide to the Australian labour market. It includes information about industries and occupations as well as states, territories and regions. The publication highlights trends in the Australian labour market and provides guidance about job search and the skills employers’ value. https://www.jobs.gov.au/australian-jobs-publication

Applying to the Australian Defence Force Academy

Applying for ADFA is a competitive, dual application process that can take up to 12 months. It's preferable you apply in Year 11, but you can still apply in Year 12. Follow this link and the steps given to guide you along the right pathway.  https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/australian-defence-force-academy/how-to-apply/ Defence Careers Information Sessions: 4 March - Sydney: Defence Info.5 March - Sydney: Army Reserve For more Defence events visit:https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia/events

Australian Jobs

Australian Jobs is an easy to follow -

ADF Gap Year Applications Open or Register Your Interest

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/Understanding-the-curriculum/resources/hsc-exam-papers

Careers in Maths

See how different people in a wide range of careers use maths as part of their daily routine at work.

Vantage Automotive Apprenticeships

The site increases Australia’s mathematically capable workforce through hundreds profiles, videos, jobs.  http://mathsadds.amsi.org.au

Mechanic, Auto electrician, parts, body repair and painting.As a leading training provider for the retail motor industry, Vantage Automotive's Apprentice Learning Division offers an unrivalled range of motor industry qualifications.  https://www.vantageautomotive.com/index.php

A Gap Year in the Australian Defence Force is not only a chance to experience what a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force could be like, but also to have a year full of adventure, new friends, new skills, leadership, and travel. An ADF Gap Year is a truly unique opportunity for you to grow and figure out what next step you’ll take in life. https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year/?faqCategory=1ce888ec-d56d-486a-b0ae-76b76335231e&faqTag=recruitment-process

Girls Programming Network

27 April | 10:00am-4:00pm10 August | 10:00am-4:00pm10 November | 10:00am-4:00pmA group of women and girls into computer science, programming and information technology. We run workshops once per school term for high school girls! We've written games, made interactive websites and taken apart computers! Check out the past projectsto see what girls have done, and what you could be doing!

Explore Teaching

All types of teaching careers and those in high demand, salaries and high demand locations. Explore the different types of teachers in NSW public schools and find out which classroom teaching or specialty area appeals to you. https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/exploreteaching

JOBTED Career Profiles

A new guide to Australian careers with plenty of information to help discover career profiles sorted by industry. Find out about the job tasks, education & training, skills, career path and prospects of careers that interest you. Jobted Career Profiles provide useful career information when thinking about future study, training and career options. Explore at: https://au.jobted.com/job-descriptions

Past HSC Exams Papers

Higher School Certificate exam papers, with marking guidelines and HSC marking feedback, are available for each c course. Select a learning area from clicking the link below to see exam paper packs by course for each HSC year. 

One Shift Jobs

Casual or part-time jobs opportunities. Based on the information and skills you have selected in your profile, OneShift matches you with the right jobs. Your matches can call or message you directly to set up an interview. It's like having your own personal recruiter.https://oneshiftjobs.com/

Hour of Code

The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out the tutorials and activities. Supported by over 400 partnersand 200,000 educators worldwide.https://hourofcode.com/au

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