JCU Scholarships

Do you know a student who is passionate about making a difference in regional and remote Queensland? A $30,000 scholarship offered to JCU students by the QCoal Foundation is up for grabs.  Read the full story here.
To browse all scholarships, please visit the JCU website

James Cook University and Pharmacy

Pharmacy

There is a strong demand for pharmacists in northern and rural/remote Australia. Highly skilled and trained in all aspects of contemporary and future pharmacy practice, JCU Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) graduates are in demand by employers.

Graduates have a range of exciting career opportunities including hospital and community pharmacy, pharmacy practice management, government health services and regulatory bodies, defence force and the pharmaceutical industries. With further study, graduates can pursue careers in clinical research and university teaching. Some graduates work overseas.

JCU's Pharmacy program has been ranked #1 in Australia for learner engagement, student support and teaching quality.

JCU Bachelor of Tourism Hospitality and Events

JCU in Focus
Tourism Hospitality and Events

Students can pursue their passion for creating unforgettable events and experiences. The Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events will be offered at JCU Cairns from 2020.

JCU students will develop sought-after skills in digital fluency, sustainability, as well as resilience and futures thinking. Graduates will join some of the fastest-growing industries and be able to kick-start their careers in Australia and around the globe.  

Job Search Resources

As we move toward the summer holiday period, you may be hoping to get a part time job and may therefore need some help with your resume. To help support your this, the My Future team  have collated some resources from that will help you on your quest to find and gain a job.

Please visit this link to see the information.

You're invited to the Flight Centre Travel Academy Open Day!

I have received the following information from Flight Centre:

Wondering what to do after you finish high school? Do you love to travel? Do you want to work in an industry full of opportunities and lots of travel discounts? If you answered yes, then the Flight Centre Travel Academy is the place for you.

Our Diploma of Travel and Tourism is designed to set you up for success and help you start your exciting career in travel.

We would love to share what this exciting course has to offer you and where it can take you within the industry! So bring your friends, parents and family along to our Open Day!

When: Wednesday 23 October from 5pm – 6pm.

Where: Flight Centre Head Office, South Bank, Brisbane

Register

CQU SUN program

CQU SUN Term 3 registrations close this Friday, 18^th October.

The Term 3 course dates are Monday 11 November 2019 – Friday 14 February, 2020

SUN fees are due on Tuesday 3 December 2019

The CQU SUN brochure can be found at this link

The CQU Handbook can be found at this link to look at course information.

Choose Your Own Health Career Website

The Department of Health has now released a new career website to support young Queenslanders who want to work in the health industry. The Choose Your Own Health Career website has been released to support high school students, VET coordinators, Career Advisors, Guidance Officers, and parents. The website aims to highlight the many job opportunities which are available within the health sector which can be achieved with vocational education and training – from entry level roles to more senior roles. The Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Steven Miles announced the release on Wednesday 21 August 2019.

 

With health care and social assistance the largest and fastest growing industry in Queensland, this website provides a useful resource to support students wanting to contribute to this industry.

 

Funded by Queensland Health, and coordinated by CheckUP, a range of experts from the health and community sectors in Queensland have identified the jobs which are currently in high demand in their particular fields, where skills shortages exist, and those jobs where strong growth is predicted in the next 5–10years. The pathways, job profiles and case studies included on the website promote the priority jobs which were identified by these stakeholders.

 

Visit www.cyohealthcareer.com.au to check it out for yourself

Future Teacher Bursary for yr 11 and 12 students

Senior students who want to become a teacher can receive financial support to help fast-track their teaching degree. Eligible recipients can:

·         complete tertiary subjects while finishing school

·         have the costs of those subjects covered

·         receive up to $200 to help with other study related costs

 

For more information on how to apply, visit Future Teacher Bursary, or see Jenny in B13

ADFA Open Day

Register Now!

News from the University of Queensland

LEAD Scholarships


Students who experience difficult circumstances or setbacks during their schooling can now apply for UQ's Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship. Previously, this scholarship has only been available to those students enrolled in an Australian State High School. This year, we are pleased to extend this opportunity to students from all schools across Australia.

Each LEAD Scholarship offers financial assistance of $8000 per year for up to five years, a dedicated academic mentor, a support network through non-residential membership of a UQ college and priority access to valuable internship and career planning assistance.

Applications for the LEAD Scholarship close on 15 November 2019.


The Liveris Academy Undergraduate Scholarship


The Liveris Academy Undergraduate Scholarship was established in 2019 by global business leader Andrew N. Liveris and his wife Paula Liveris, who generously donated $13.5 million to the University of Queensland to help establish the Andrew N. Liveris Academy for Innovation and Leadership in the University's Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology.

The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support outstanding students in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or in the integrated Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Engineering program at The University of Queensland, who have the potential to lead solutions to some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges.

The scholarship offers financial assistance of $10,000 per annum for up to 6 years. Recipients may also receive up to $10,000 travel support from the Liveris Academy for an approved Gap Semester, exchange or internship opportunities.
Maths Bridging Courses


UQ College is offering University Prerequisite Courses in Mathematics B, Chemistry or Biology.  They will be delivered face to face on St Lucia Campus over a four week period.  


Successful completion of the prerequisite courses will satisfy the entry requirement at The University of Queensland and other universities for Semester 1, 2020.  Applications can be accessed through the UQ College website.  


Applications close: November 8, 2019
Duration: Tuesday November 19 - December 19, 2019
Cost: $1500

Contact Robyn Tyler on (07) 3346 1695 for further information.

QTAC Vouchers to cover the application fee

Laura from Central Queensland University has graciously provided Gordonvale State High School with 19 payment vouchers for QTAC applications.
The vouchers will cover the $44 cost of QTAC applications.
As we have 19 vouchers and potentially more than 19 students who would like to use the vouchers, please send an email to me at jwils312@eq.edu.au and let me know the following:


Name:
Why you believe you need one of the vouchers:


I will consider the requests with Mr Williams. Please be aware that we will consider financial need first and foremost. Applications will be kept confidential.

University of the Sunshine Coast Early Offer Guarantee

An Early Offer Guarantee gives Year 12 students the opportunity to receive an early and guaranteed place at USC in November, before the release of their results. Gordonvale State High School is registered for the Early Offer Guarantee, so our students can apply for it.

 

The Early Offer Guarantee is for Year 12 students who want to get their uni offer sorted as soon as possible. If your Year 12 results show you’re on track to succeed in your preferred USC degree and you have the right level of motivation and commitment, you can secure an offer as early as November — before final results and OPs are released.

 

To apply, you’ll need Ms Barry’s approval. She will consider your academic performance, motivation to succeed, and personal qualities like your interests, passion and talents. You don’t need to be OP eligible to apply, but you do need to demonstrate a level of academic performance and potential in line with the OP/rank minimum selection threshold for your preferred program. The Early Offer Guarantee is no free ride and all normal course prerequisites still apply. See this link (and me in B13) for further information.

Australian Catholic University

Early entry schemes available for 2020 entry
ACU has a range of fantastic early entry programs for a range of interests. To read more about these opportunities and how to apply visit:
Passion for Business
Elite Athlete and Performer Program

Gumurri @ Griffith Uniersity

Pathways to Aerospace and Defence Industry STEM Careers

 Register here

UQ in Cairns - Careers in Health information evening

Students who are interested in pursuing a health related pathway are invited to attend an information evening in Cairns hosted by The University of Queensland. Students from all Year levels are welcome to attend.

With Australia set to experience the highest job growth in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector, now is the time to kick-start your career in health.
At this information session, students, parents and teachers will learn more about:

• The range of Health and Medicine programs available at UQ;
• UQ’s Rural Access Scheme for regional students; and
• Hear from a university student about placements, classes and the health student experience.

Date:              Monday 19 August

Time:              5:00pm – 7:00pm

Venue:            Cairns State High School, N Block Auditorium

                        Cnr Sheridan & Upward Streets, Cairns, QLD, 4870

Parking:          In the surrounding streets

Register:         Click here to register your attendance or visit https://survey.app.uq.edu.au/uqruralhealthcairns.aspx

Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne

Are you eager to study Fine Arts or Music at the University of Melbourne? Then don’t forget VTAC applications and in some cases supporting forms are due Saturday 31 August, 5pm for the following courses: 
VTAC applications closing Saturday 31 August, 5pm

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation): selection tests will be sent to applicants in early September
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance): supplementary form including physical exam results from a physiotherapist also due by this date
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and TV): selection tests will be to applicants in early September
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting): selection tests will be sent to applicants in early September

The University of Melbourne’s other Fine Arts specialisations and Bachelor of Music specialisations have a later closing date.

VTAC applications including supplementary application form closing Monday 30 September, 5pm

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts)

VTAC applications including audition application form closing Monday 30 September, 5pm

• Bachelor of Music (Music Performance, Composition, Musicology or Ethnomusicology)
• Bachelor of Music (Jazz and Improvisation)
• Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition)

The how to apply page for each course in the links above have a step-by-step explanation of the application process. Students should ensure they read and understand the requirements as late applications will not be accepted.

Young Carers Bursary

Young Carers Bursary
The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to continue with their education. The program offers a limited number of bursaries of up to $3,000 each year. Young carers across Australia can apply from late July until early September. Young carers are people up to 25 years old who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend with a disability, a physical or mental illness, a substance dependency, or who is aged.
Young carers help with many tasks like: ·     household chores, ·     paying bills, ·     personal care, ·     giving medication, and ·     emotional support.	Young carers may provide support and unpaid care to their:
	·   mother, ·   father, ·   brother, ·   sister,	·   cousin, ·   friend, ·   partner, or ·   child.
For more information visit this link.

ACU Community Achiever Program 2019 - Apply now!

Applications for the Community Achiever Program (CAP) close Tuesday 30 July 2019. The program offers future students that are active in their community early entry to their undergraduate degree of choice. It also provides opportunities to enhance leadership and volunteering skills.


How to apply: 

• Prepare your Community Experience Statement
• Choose referees
• Submit via the ACU website

2020 CAP offers for the Brisbane campus will be released Thursday 15 August 2020.

Learn more about CAP here

University of Melbourne Update

VTAC December Offers

VTAC recently announced that from this year onward, domestic applicants will have the opportunity to receive offers via the VTAC system in December, shortly after the release of results. This December round is in addition to the usual five offer rounds throughout January and February. It provides domestic applicants with an additional opportunity to receive an offer and will provide certainty for many applicants about their future without the need to wait until mid-January. Queensland is the only state other than Victoria that will participate in this new December round, however students studying the IB will not be included in this round due to results not being available in time. More information, along with some FAQs, can be found here.


From a University of Melbourne perspective, applicants will be considered for offers in all courses for the December round. However it is likely that the majority of offers will be made in the January round so applicants who do not receive an offer in December may still receive an offer in later rounds.


Course Guides & Prospectus

Please see the guides available for download here.

Follow myQCE on Instagram

The myQCE Instagram account was launched recently as a further way to share information and resources about the new QCE system and post-school pathways with students completing Year 12 from 2020. But you don't have to be a student to follow it!

Succeed Magazsine - VET pathways

The Succeed mag features real life success stories and will take you through some of your career options, and give you a sneak peek into where your VET could take you.


Please see this link for the magazine PDF.

University of the Sunshine Coast Open Days

USC Open Day is a great opportunity for your students and their parents to check out all that USC offers. They can explore the campus, discuss their study options with our lecturers, and talk with real uni students who've been in their shoes about what it's like to study at USC


USC Fraser Coast - Sunday 23 June
10am-1pm


USC Sunshine Coast - Sunday 21 July
9am-1pm


USC Caboolture - Sunday 4 August (including everything your students need to know about USC Moreton Bay)
10am-1pm

The University of Queensland - Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

 
In 2018, UQ introduced a situational judgement test for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).
The situational judgement test used by UQ is called CASPer, which applicants sit online. All applicants applying for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) will have to sit the test. Along with the test, students will still have to meet all other entry requirements for the program.
We recognise that skills and attributes such as resilience, critical thinking and communication are essential for veterinarians, but are not always reflected in academic performance alone.

Tests are scheduled in August, October and November 2019. Exact dates will be available on the CASPer website. Registration will open shortly and will remain open until the day before the scheduled November exam date.

Discover more

YR 10 CQU Experience Day

Year 10 Students,

 

You are invited to the 2019 Central Queensland University Year 10 Experience Day.

 

The Experience Day details are:

 

Date:	June 25th, 2019.
Time:	Full Day, leaving school at 8:00am and returning at 2:00pm
Location:	Central Queensland University, Cairns Campus
Cost:	No Cost. Bus and lunch are provided by Central Queensland University
What:	Students will have the opportunity to sample what it is like to study subjects at university. Students will be able to experience various career tasters to help identify and shape their future ambitions, assist with subject choices with senior subjects, and to learn about post-school pathways to tertiary education.
Who:	Students who are intending to attend James Cook University, or another university are encouraged to attend. Students who intend on working to attain an ATAR at the end of 2021 and students who are considering university but not through the ATAR pathway, are encouraged to apply.

  

If you are interested in attending the Central Queensland University Year 10 Experience Day, please register in B13.  Registrations close on Friday 31^st May.

 

Please see Jenny in B13 if you have any questions.