Pre-apprenticeships Course Finder
VOLUNTEER OVERSEAS ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION
The Pre-apprenticeships Course Finder is one of the most popular pages on the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service website, with an average of around 4,300 direct hits a month. There are over 140 pre-apprenticeships currently active. www.aapathways.com.au/pcf
Projects Abroad arrange safe, sustainable and worthwhile volunteer programmes for individuals and groups alike. Working in 30 developing countries, volunteers from Year 10 upwards can make a contribution to projects in childcare, construction, conservation, education and human rights among many others. This session gives an overview of the projects and the chance to send in questions throughout. http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/moreinfo/live-chat/
AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Comedy Masterclass – 4th to 6th January Short Film Making – 9th to 13th January Musical Theatre Through the Ages – 9th to 13th January Screen Acting – 9th to 13th January Burn the Seats – 9th to 13th January Rise Up – 16th to 20th January Stage and Screen – 16th to 20th January HSC Intensive – 16th to 19th January Cabaret Masterclass – 23rd to 25th January http://www.atyp.com.au/workshops-holidays
CAMP AMERICA SYDNEY
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8 January Summer Camp directors from across the USA are coming to Australia to hire staff for their camps. Participants are hired on the spot to work for 9-12 weeks as camp counsellors in America. This is a cultural exchange program and perfect for a gap year. For details head to the website http://campamerica.com.au/ or call 1300 889 067.
NIDA YOUNG ACTORS STUDIO Sundays 11am-5pm for all of 2017 @ NIDA Sydney Auditions: 4th December, 10am. Book online as soon as possible. https://www.open.nida.edu.au/course/OSYAS AU
ST PATRICK’S SUMMER SCHOOL
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USEFUL WEBSITES: These are worth a look: Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) This website helps prospective uni students make informed choices about their future. QILT provides students with a broad range of information about Australian universities including graduate job prospects and student satisfaction and retention rates. https://www.qilt.edu.au/
INSTITUTE
9 January to 23rd February 2017 Summer school will provide the opportunity to complete an intensive Diploma course at St Patrick’s City Campus. There are two Diploma options in either Business or Business Administration, each cost $6000 and Smart and Skilled funding is available. For further information, contact Anne Fairhall on 0407 278 164 or email: anne.fairhall@spie.edu.au http://www.spie.edu.au/contact-us
The Importance of Maths Visit the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s website to view a range of career profiles from apprentice chefs to Electricians to Nurses where mathematics is a necessary part of their everyday jobs. http://www.mathscareers.org.au/ Skill Gaps in the Australian Job Market This article summarises some of the gaps in the Australian job market as of October 2016.
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