Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Mining and gas jobs expos to be held in regional areas
A series of mining and gas jobs expos will be held in coastal areas with high unemployment to showcase job opportunities in the resources sector. The expos will be held in Cairns, the Wide Bay-Burnett, Sunshine Coast, Whitsunday and the Gold Coast in October. The events are part of an agreement reached by the Queensland Government and the resources sector to discuss ways to link the state’s regional jobseekers to some of the 38,000 jobs expected to be created in the resources sector between now and 2014-2015. TAFE Queensland will have a display at each expo to discuss training opportunities and Skilling Solutions Queensland staff will be on hand to conduct skills assessments and provide career advice. The expos are the first in a series of joint government and industry initiatives to match unemployed Queenslanders with jobs in the resources sector. At present thisis the only information I have on this.
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA)
The Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) is a short film competition open to any year 11 or 12 secondary school student in Australia. Originally started in 1996, the competition has grown to become one of the most rewarding competitions in the Southern Hemisphere.
The philosophy behind BUFTA is to offer a system of recognition for today's young filmmakers. Students are encouraged to enter short films made as part of school assessments or as independent projects. There are a number of different categories for films to be entered into and winners are chosen for the most outstanding film in each category.
BUFTA Categories
Students are to enter an application in one of the following categories
- Animation
- Comedy
- Documentary
- Drama
- Experimental
- Music Video
More information
More information on this year's competition will be available after the official launch, including a fantastic resource pack for schools and filmakers, which will be on DVD and the website.
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
University of Sunshine Coast
Open Day - Sunday 14 August
Open Day, on Sunday 14 August, is an opportunity for your students and their parents to come and discover everything that USC has on offer.
Tour the facilities, attend information sessions, speak with staff and students, and bring yourself up to date with everything happening on campus through the rest of 2011 and into 2012.
Information sessions will be held throughout the day, covering all of USC’s study areas, as well as pathway programs like Headstart, the Tertiary Preparation Pathway and the Tertiary Enabling Program, and student essentials like the admissions process, fees and financial assistance, and support services.
Download the Open Day program and plan your day to get the most out of your visit.
Visit the USC website for more information about:
• Attending information sessions• Speaking with staff and students at information displays• Campus tours• Activities and demonstrations
There's even an iPad2 up for grabs for telling us what you thought about the day. Survey forms will be located at the information booths at the event.
Tour the facilities, attend information sessions, speak with staff and students, and bring yourself up to date with everything happening on campus through the rest of 2011 and into 2012.
Information sessions will be held throughout the day, covering all of USC’s study areas, as well as pathway programs like Headstart, the Tertiary Preparation Pathway and the Tertiary Enabling Program, and student essentials like the admissions process, fees and financial assistance, and support services.
Download the Open Day program and plan your day to get the most out of your visit.
Visit the USC website for more information about:
• Attending information sessions• Speaking with staff and students at information displays• Campus tours• Activities and demonstrations
There's even an iPad2 up for grabs for telling us what you thought about the day. Survey forms will be located at the information booths at the event.
Headstart to Indonesian - new initiative for 2012
If your students are looking for a competitive edge in the job market they can boost their career opportunities by learning the language of Australia's closest neighbour, Indonesian.
USC’s new Headstart to Indonesian initiative will be delivered with support from the Australian Government under its National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program (NALSSP).
Through this program, students in year 11 and 12 can study two beginner Indonesian courses:
• IND110 Indonesian A
• IND111 Indonesian B
Indonesian is one of the easiest of all languages to acquire a basic proficiency, with knowledge of an Asian language giving students access to career and travel opportunities through the increasing links of trade and commerce with Australia’s key regional neighbours.
In 2012 a special scholarship is offered to those who enrol in Indonesian languages through Headstart, and are available for both students and teachers. The scholarships (60 for students, 10 for teachers) cover the $400 Headstart course tuition fee plus course materials.
USC’s new Headstart to Indonesian initiative will be delivered with support from the Australian Government under its National Asian Languages and Studies in Schools Program (NALSSP).
Through this program, students in year 11 and 12 can study two beginner Indonesian courses:
• IND110 Indonesian A
• IND111 Indonesian B
Indonesian is one of the easiest of all languages to acquire a basic proficiency, with knowledge of an Asian language giving students access to career and travel opportunities through the increasing links of trade and commerce with Australia’s key regional neighbours.
In 2012 a special scholarship is offered to those who enrol in Indonesian languages through Headstart, and are available for both students and teachers. The scholarships (60 for students, 10 for teachers) cover the $400 Headstart course tuition fee plus course materials.
To apply, download the 2012 Headstart guide and complete the application form. Applications for study in Semester 1 2012, close on 28 October 2011.
Headstart Program Information Evening - 7 September 2011
Are your students interested in getting a taste for university life and preparing for their future study while still in high school? USC’s Headstart program has seen almost 700 year 11 and 12 students from across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions study university courses while still completing high school. We recently welcomed 47 students to campus who are participating in Headstart for Semester 2.
Now is the time for your students to start preparing for Headstart study in Semester 1, 2012 as we hope to see many more students take up the opportunity to study a university course.
An information session is being held on Wednesday 7 September for interested students and their parents from 6:00-7:30pm in Lecture Theatre 7, Building C, University of the Sunshine Coast. An optional campus tour is also running on the evening from 5:15pm departing from Building C, which will allow students to see the campus first hand. Those who have attended this session in the past, indicate that it is beneficial to planning and preparing for their Headstart studies.
We’d be grateful for your assistance in advising students and parents about the upcoming session and the opportunity available to them to study a university course on campus while still at school.
Registrations are essential and can be made online or by phoning 07 5456 5000.
New accreditations for Property Economics and Development degree
Now is the time for your students to start preparing for Headstart study in Semester 1, 2012 as we hope to see many more students take up the opportunity to study a university course.
An information session is being held on Wednesday 7 September for interested students and their parents from 6:00-7:30pm in Lecture Theatre 7, Building C, University of the Sunshine Coast. An optional campus tour is also running on the evening from 5:15pm departing from Building C, which will allow students to see the campus first hand. Those who have attended this session in the past, indicate that it is beneficial to planning and preparing for their Headstart studies.
We’d be grateful for your assistance in advising students and parents about the upcoming session and the opportunity available to them to study a university course on campus while still at school.
Registrations are essential and can be made online or by phoning 07 5456 5000.
New accreditations for Property Economics and Development degree
The Bachelor of Property Economics and Development has gained further recognition from the Australian Property Institute, with accreditation for the Certified Practicing Valuer certification.
USC’s Property Economics and Development program leader Dr Lucy Cradduck (pictured) said the accrediations are both great news for students and the local property industry.
“The new certifications will provide our students with more flexibility and greater career pathways and give our degree wider recognition with industry,” she said.
Graduates are also eligible for registration as:
• Certified Property Practitioner
• Certified Property Manager
• Certified Facilities Manager
• Certified Asset Manager
• Certified Development Practitioner
The degree is one of two in Queensland eligible for the new certifications, which apply to all new enrolments from 1 January this year.
Graduates can use their degree in a number of property related fields and also may become members of the API; Property Council of Australia; Urban Development Institute of Australia; Australian Institute of Urban Studies.
With high demand locally for graduates, they also have excellent job outcomes across Australia and internationally as property is one of the fastest growing service sectors in the country.
Australian Defence Force Academy Open Day
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is holding its annual University Open Day. This is a chance for students and parents to see a range of exciting military displays and learn everything they need to know about life at ADFA.
Defence Force Recruiting and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) staff will be available to provide course and careers advice to potential candidates and their families.
Navy Midshipmen, Army and Air Force Officer Cadets will be available to discuss their life at ADFA and conduct personalised tours. They can give you a first-hand account of their military and academic studies and experience.
Date: Saturday 27 August, 2011
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Where: Northcott Drive Campbell,
For more information on ADFA, visit these websites:ADFA Open Day
ADFA on DefenceJobs
ADFA First Six Weeks Video
University places for 2012 are still available. We encourage you to apply now. Call 13 19 01 or visit www.defencejobs.gov.au/adfa
For more information on ADFA, visit these websites:ADFA Open Day
ADFA on DefenceJobs
ADFA First Six Weeks Video
University places for 2012 are still available. We encourage you to apply now. Call 13 19 01 or visit www.defencejobs.gov.au/adfa
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