Career News!

Youth Week in NSW 2014 Design Competition
Entries close 25^th November.
This competition provides young people aged 12-25 with the opportunity to showcase their talent as a designer and to win a $1,000 cash prize. The winning design will be used to brand Youth Week 2014 in NSW.
Contact: youthweek@youthweek.nsw.gov.au or (02) 8762 9824.
http://youth.nsw.gov.au/youth-week-in-nsw/

Open 2 Study
Open 2 Study is a website where you can take courses at your own pace in a wide variety of areas.
https://www.open2study.com/

Khan Academy

This website features an extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments. It covers K-12 math, science, finance, history and more. Students can learn and study from the comfort of their own home.

www.khanacademy.org

Green Valley Police Open Day
Sun 16^th November, 10am to 2pm
193-195 Wilson Road, Green Valley
During this open day people can take part in escorted tours through the police station, view police cars and equipment, and meet with recruiting and other police staff.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=485327024898492&set=pb.129903153774216.-2207520000.1382400541.&type=3&theater

Greening Australia: Western Sydney 2014 Work Placement Program
Greening Australia are looking for people aged 16 to 23 who have a genuine interest in outdoor learning, environmental restoration, horticulture, nursery activities or landscaping. They will work with Greening Australia in Oxley Park and Richmond to develop practical work-based skills in environmental restoration, regeneration and community extension.
Contact: Chantelle Doyle on cdoyle@greeningaustralia.org.au or (02) 9673 5220.
http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/community/news-item?newsItemId=535&state=2&newsListingUrl=community/nsw&nationalId=7

North Richmond Youth Action Team
The North Richmond Youth Action Team plans community events, participates in fundraising, runs monthly movie nights and promotes youth services. Young people in the North Richmond area aged 12-18 are invited to join, with the team meeting on Thursday afternoons throughout the school term.
For more info contact 4571 3659 or ydp@northrichmond.org.au
http://www.northrichmond.org.au

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre: Digital Camera Masterclass
Sun 3^rd November, 10am to 4pm
782 Kingsway, Gymea
This one day workshop will look at the basic concepts of composition and the art of seeing a good photograph.
Contact: (02) 8536 5700 or Hazelhurst@ssc.nsw.gov.au
http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Arts_Entertainment/Hazelhurst/Art_Classes/Master_Classes/Digital_Camera

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre: Oil Painting Masterclass
Sun 10^th November, 10am to 4pm
782 Kingsway, Gymea
During this class students will create a portrait from a photographic reference brought from home. This course is run by 2013 Archibald Prize finalist Mathew Lynn.
Contact: (02) 8536 5731 or hazelhurst@ssc.nsw.gov.au
http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Arts_Entertainment/Hazelhurst/Art_Classes/Master_Classes/After_Likeness

Agriculture to Become Boom Industry in Australia
This article details recent research that suggests that agriculture and agribusiness will be one of Australia’s boom industries in the coming years. Experts have predicted that agriculture will soon require 6000 tertiary-qualifies graduates per year.
http://sydney.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=12512

Agrifood Careers & Rural Skills Australia
This website provides information to students, parents, career advisers & teachers about the agricultural and horticulture industries in Australia. Students interested in pursuing a career in these industries should visit this website.
http://agrifoodcareers.com.au

The Job I Love Guide

‘The Job I Love’ allows students and jobseekers find out about occupations and careers within the service industries. It has information about qualifications, how to find training, and what course goes with what job.

http://www.serviceskills.com.au/the-job-i-love-careers-guide

How to Become a Naturopath
This article by the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences provides information about the field of alternative medicine called Naturopathy. It covers what a naturopath does, what skills are required, and why people may want to pursue a career in naturopathy.
http://blog.aias.com.au/index.php/careers/how-to-become-a-naturopath/

How to De-stress During Exams
Bond University has released this funny video which is filled with tips to de-stress during exam periods.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4IHCwY838s

It’s Up to Us Seminar
Mon 4^th November, 6:15pm to 8:30pm
Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney
This seminar focuses on how consumers can use their consumer choices to make the world more sustainable and ethical. Attendants will get to network, hear from speakers and identify ways to improve their life.
Contact: info@otter.org.au

http://otter.eventbrite.com.au/

Being Well-Well Being Webinar
Tue 29^th October, 7:15pm to 8:15pm
This webinar, presented by Peter Slattery, aims to help young people to “Grow Well” by presenting a range of research, tools and other information to help them achieve that goal.
https://register.eventarc.com/19016/being-well-well-being-webinar-presented-by-peter-slattery

Art Gallery of NSW: Art Play Sketch Club with Mike Barnard
Sun 10^th November, 1pm to 4pm
Art Gallery Road, The Domain
Multidisciplinary artist Mike Barnard will discuss his art and influences before holding a guided session of sketching with people in attendance.
Contact: (02) 9225 1878.
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/calendar/art-play-sketch-club-mike-barnard/

Avant Card Artist Project

The Avant Card Artist Project gives artists a way to display their art to a wide audience. Avant Cards are distributed around the country, and this project invites artists to submit their artwork to be printed on Avant Cards. Both 2D artists and short filmmakers and animators are invited to submit work.

http://www.avantcard.com.au/index.php/resources/art/

National Gallery of Australia’s The Big Draw

Sun 27th October, 11am to 2pm

This community event celebrating drawing will use the National Gallery’s permanent collection as inspiration for a range of artist-facilitated workshops that explore differing approaches to drawing. This event is a great chance for students to interact with other people interested in art, as well as talk with professional artists. Entry to the event is free and bookings are not required.

Contact: (02) 6240 6411 or information@nga.gov.au

http://nga.gov.au/bigdraw/

NCVER 2013 Webinar Series: Is VET in Schools an Effective Pathway to Further Education?
Wed 30^th October, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
This webinar examines the effectiveness that Vocational Education and Training (VET) in schools has as a pathway to further education.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/webinar/2013.html

University News

Australian Catholic University: Information Sessions
Students who are still exploring options for 2014 and need advice on course preferences or pathways to university are invited to attend an upcoming information session.
Canberra: Thu 19^th December, 5:30pm to 7pm
Strathfield & North Sydney: Fri 3^rd January, 10am to 4pm
http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/future_students/your_acu/information_sessions

Australian Catholic University: 2014 Year 10 and 11 Course Guide

This course guide provides information that can help Year 10 and 11 students when they’re choosing their final subjects in high school.
http://www.acu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/566371/FINAL_STR1559_Year_10_and_11_Guide.pdf

Flinders University: Rural and Isolated Student Access Scheme

Flinders allocates bonus points to year 12 students who attend a rural and isolated school in South Australia and Interstate. If you are attending a school that is provided on the list available at the website you automatically receive 8 bonus points in addition to the university aggregate. If your school is not on the list, you may still be eligible but just have to apply before Friday 13th December 2013.

http://www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/how-to-apply/special-entry/rural-and-isolated-student-access-scheme.cfm

University of Sydney: NCSS Summer School      
Applications Close Friday 15th November.

The National Computer Science School (NCSS) is a ten day summer school bringing together young people in years 11 and 12 from around Australia for an intensive course of computer programming and website development. The course is residentially based at the University of Sydney with academic staff, alumni and students organising the course.

Contact: summerschool@ncss.edu.au

http://www.ncss.edu.au/index.html

University of Technology Sydney: New Landscape Architecture Degree
The new Bachelor of Design in Landscape degree on offer in 2014 at the University of Technology Sydney is a course designed to develop skills in design, construction and management associated with both natural and built landscapes. It is on offer at their City campus and will take 4 years full time to complete.
http://www.uts.edu.au/courses/571

University of Sydney: History Course for Year 11/12 Students
Applications are due by Thu 12^th December.
The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney is offering a history course for Year 11 & 12 students that will provide students with credits towards a degree at the University of Sydney. The course is also endorsed as a HSC course by the Board of Studies NSW. The course is entitled ‘America: Prophecy, Power, Politics’ and covers an overview of major issues in contemporary and historical American society, politics and culture.
Contact: Amelia Trial on (02) 9036 5086 or amelia.trial@sydney.edu.au
http://ussc.e-newsletter.com.au/link/id/zzzz525cc2c333e38547Pzzzz525cab8675b7d804/page.html

Private Colleges

Sydney College of Event Management: Information Session

Fri 15^th November & Fri 6^th December, 6:30pm

Level 9, 28 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills

Contact: 1300 725 846 or enquiries@collegeofeventmanagement.com.au

http://collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/campus/information-sessions

Actors College of Theatre & Television: 2013 Audition Dates
41 Holt Street, Sydney
Students applying to attend the Actors College of Theatre & Television must attend an audition.
Acting for Stage & Screen Auditions: Mon 28^th, Tue 29^th & Thu 31^st October, Mon 25^th – Wed 27^th November, Wed 11^th – Fri 13^th December.
Music Theatre Auditions: Mon 18^th – Wed 20^th November, Mon 2^nd & Tue 3^rd December.
Contact: 9213 4500.
http://www.actt.edu.au/admissions/auditions/

Endeavour College of Natural Health 2014 Scholarship Program
Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 13th November.

Endeavour offers scholarships to high academically performing school leavers seeking a career in natural health and wellbeing. Up to six scholarships may be awarded at each campus. It will provide partial tuition fee support in a Bachelor of Health Science program.

http://www.endeavour.edu.au/