Careers

Applications for University and TAFE SA in 2023

A reminder that Year 12 students can now apply for University through the SATAC website (www.satac.edu.au). Students are encouraged to pay the $50 application fee as soon as possible after submitting their application. To avoid paying a late fee, applications must be submitted no later than Friday, 30 September. Some courses will not accept applications beyond this date. TafeSA applications can also be made via the SATAC website (www.satac.edu.au) and are free. If students should need any support with their University or TAFE SA applications, then they should make a time to see Ali Hoopmann or Virginia Gare.

Flinders UniTest

Students who have applied to Flinders University may choose to sit the “UniTest.” This is a free online test that can be used to assist students with gaining entry into most courses through Flinders University. The test will be conducted at Cornerstone College on Friday, 21 October (Term 4, Week 1), is entirely multiple choice and takes approximately two and a half hours to complete. Interested students have been asked to register with Ali Hoopmann or Virginia Gare.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2023

Thank you to those students who have submitted their VET applications to me for 2023. A reminder that these applications were due last Wednesday, 7 September (Term 3, Week 7) and students with late applications now run the risk of missing out. Any students and families who are interested in VET for 2023 who have not yet met with a member of the Careers Team, are encouraged to make an appointment with me on 8398 6019 or via email adoyle@cornerstone.sa.edu.au as a matter of urgency. This is important to ensure that all parties are fully aware of the pros and cons of VET courses for their students’ particular situation.

Workplace Learning

Families may like to consider taking the opportunity for students to complete some Workplace Learning at some stage in the remainder of this semester. This may provide a great opportunity for students to help: • Clarify their career direction • Help with decisions regarding subjects and/or VET courses • Gain experience & add to their resume • Improve chances of gaining part-time (or full-time) work This opportunity is available to all students currently in Years 10, 11 and 12. Please speak with our Workplace Learning Coordinator, Ali Hoopmann should you require any assistance with this.

Apprenticeship & Employment Opportunities

For those students looking at gaining part-time work over the holiday period or perhaps gaining a school-based or full-time apprenticeship, now is an important time to start contacting employers. With Christmas holidays just around the corner and many current final year apprentices finishing their training, employers are on the lookout now for staff. Organising workplace learning or contacting employers with a polished resume and portfolio now are strongly advised. Remember we have some great resources on Cornerstone Pathways website (www.cornerstonepathways.com) which can also be accessed via Charis and the “Careers” tile. Families are also encouraged to contact a member of the Careers Team at careersteam@cornerstone.sa.edu.au for further support.

Anthony Doyle

Pathways Coordinator

Undergraduate Employment Opportunities

Tilbrook Rasheed, Adelaide based Chartered Accountants visited Cornerstone Year 12 students to share about their undergraduate employment opportunities. Each year the firm recruit 5-6 school leavers in a program which includes a full time position whilst completing part time university studies. This is the first year the firm have approached Cornerstone for participation. Tilbrook Rasheed are seeking candidates who wish to work in a professional atmosphere, experience how a diverse range of businesses operate, work closely in a team environment and like the idea of getting a jump start on their career. We thank them for providing this opportunity to our students.

Ali Hoopmann

Careers Counsellor/Teacher