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ISSUE 1 FAIRVALE HIGH CAREERS NEWSLETTER

FAIRVALE HIGH SCHOOL
CAREERS NEWSLETTER


Issue 1
May 2014



THE HSC AND CAREERS EXPO 2014
29 May - 1 June Moore Park
Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park
(See Ms Hawryluk for free tickets!)



Dear Parents, Caregivers and students,

Welcome to the first Fairvale High School Careers Newsletter of 2014!
Within this issue you will find many topics on upcoming career expos, cadetship
information and scholarships evenings.

This week has seen the launch of the Fairvale Careers Website which has
been a success with many students using the contact facilities and asking many questions.
I encourage all students and parents/caregivers to send an email if they have a question
and it will be answered within 24 hours.

Take a look! www.fairvalehighcareers.weebly.com
Regards,
Ms Hawryluk
In this Issue:
USYD Info Evening
Accounting Cadetships
HSC Expos
UNSW Scholarships
USYD Yr 10 Info Evening
ADF Gap Year
Careers in Nursing Expo
Careers Seminar

Contact the careers
advisor:
elizabeth.hawryluk@
det.nsw.edu.au
WESTERN SYDNEY CAREERS EXPO
19 - 22 June 2014 Sydney Showground
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
(See Ms Hawryluk for free tickets!)
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SYDNEY UNI INFORMATION EVENING
Wednesday 21 May 6-9pm
Revesby Workers' Club

Whitlam Room
2B Brett St, Revesby

For more information visit
http://sydney.edu.au/future-students/domestic
/undergraduate/upcoming-events/index.shtml

This is an information evening which provides information about the
Universitys faculties, scholarships and university life, whilst also
providing a spotlight on alternative pathway options. On the night
there will be access to faculty and support staff, as well as speakers to
ensure that attendees have the opportunity to have all their questions
about the University of Sydney answered.

Topics include:
Alternative pathways
Scholarships
University Life
Student Support


MAY CAREERS SEMINARS
WEEK 3 TUESDAY AUSTRALIAN CAREERS BUSINESS
COLLEGE
LUNCHTIME L2
WEEK 4 TUESDAY ACCOUNTING LUNCHTIME L2
WEEK 5 TUESDAY UTS LUNCHTIME L2
WEEK 5 WEDNESDAY LAW LUNCHTIME L2


Date Thursday, 22 May 2014
Time 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Venue Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic Drive
Milsons Point
New South Wales 2061
Australia
Price Complimentary

Want a career that offers travel, top pay, endless career opportunities and global recognition?

If you are in year 12, you can apply for a 2015 cadetship. A cadetship is where you gain valuable paid work
experience whilst completing your business or commerce degree at university.

Some of the benefits of a cadetship are:
Start enjoying financial rewards straight out of school
Enhance your learning by combining theory and practice
Gain an edge over your peers by building a respectable CV
Set yourself up for a successful career in the corporate world.

Dress code: Smart casual or school uniform


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UNSW SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION EVENING
Tuesday 24 June

The Scholarships Information Evening will be held at UNSW on Tuesday 24 June 2014. Applications for High School
Leavers will open mid-June 2014.

Go online and register
https://scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au/scholarship/sc_search.login




AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF NURSING
NURSING & HEALTH EXPO 2014
Saturday 10 May 2014 9am 1pm Sydney Town Hall
ACN is hosting the 16th annual Nursing and Health Expos in 2014. The 2014 expo will showcase a wide range
oforganisations from the nursing and health industry to help you start your career in nursing.

If you are interested in a career in nursing go to http://www.acn.edu.au/expos
YEAR 10 INFORMATIONEVENING
Wednesday 4 June and Thursday 12 June, 2014

Our annual information evenings are designed to help year
10 students and their parents choose subjects for the HSC
and navigate through the process of applying to uni.

Topics include:
ATAR, scaling and assumed knowledge Subject
selections
Career pathways
University transition.
Registrations open Monday 12 May, 2014





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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year will be opening in June 2014!!!




The Gap Year challenge
The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians, who have finished year 12 (or
equivalent) and are aged between 17 and 24*, to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new
skills and pay over their Gap Year.
Gap Year opportunities are available in the Army and Air Force only. The Gap Year program is not available in
the Navy in 2015.
The life skills and job training that you will acquire during your Gap Year experience will be valuable regardless
of what career you ultimately undertake.
You will earn more than $45,000, have subsidised accommodation and full medical and dental coverage.
When would I start?
The Gap Year program will commence in January/February 2015.
What jobs are available?
The Army has Gap Year job opportunities for Rifleman, Driver Transport, Administration Clerk, Supply Coordinator and
Unit Quartermaster. The Air Force has Gap Year job opportunities in Airbase Security Roles.
What would I do during my Gap Year?
After completing basic recruit training and your specific trade training, you'll be immersed in the Army or Air Force
lifestyle while continuing to learn on the job. You'll learn valuable skills, meet new friends and may even receive
recognised qualifications to help progress your future career
For more information visit http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/gapyear/