Claire Pech – Careers Advisor

As we get closer to the end of term, and therefore results, ATAR’s, preferences closing and tertiary places being released there are some very valuable resources available for the Class of 2020 and their parents.

“Let’s Chat” from UAC – Offers and preferences

This video answers questions regarding offers and preferences. This is a great resource and explains the offer rounds clearly to both students and parents. Other videos from the UAC on all aspects of the UAC process can be found here. Students must take the responsibility to now track all dates and manage their applications. 

Free Summer Courses

For the Class of 2020, there are over 20 short courses available to them for free. All NSW 2020 Year 12 school leavers can enrol in Summer Skills training courses over the summer period. Places are limited so book in and call 132811 to find out where training is taking place near you or read more about the Summer Skills program.

Five Quizzes that help you narrow down your Uni preference choices

Here are 5 great quizzes if you want to narrow down the STEM field to see which one is the best suited to your interests. If you want to figure out which area in the IT sector interests you, t which Science subject you should specialise in, which area of Engineering is the right path for you or which Maths sub division you should specialise in then this website is for you. There are also lots of alternative pathways that don’t involve heading to University.

Why choose a Double Degree?

Most students who know me, know that I often push this option to keep all options open for the future. Some universities offer their own combinations; others may allow you to choose a combination of your choice, and some also allow you to do an Undergraduate Degree mixed with a joint Masters Level Degree at the same time. For more choices click here.

Find out which occupations have skills shortages

The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business (formerly Department of Jobs and Small Business) carries out research to identify skill shortages in the Australian labour market. Their findings can be found here and state based shortages can also be accessed here

Labour market information portal 

The Labour Market Information Portal is an online resource of the National Skills Commission that brings together data, reports and insights to help you better understand your local labour market and key employment trends.

Explore your options at UTS Info Days

18 December 2020 and 19 December 2020

These information days are being held for students who will have received their results and are trying to make that final decision. Students can attend in person and online.