Careers
Claire Pech – Careers Advisor
Community Connections
We are looking to widen our community connections to industry and the world of work to assist our senior students and alumni.
If you (parents and community members) would like to be involved (at a variety of levels from your choosing) please click here to register your interest.
Arts and Social Science
Why study it?
UAC Digital – Let’s Chat: Social Science and Arts Social Science and Arts degrees cover many different areas of study and specialties. UAC want to help students navigate the different degrees and applications. This online event covers a panel from Sydney University, University Technology Sydney and Macquarie University discussing the many options for studying and getting career-ready to use these skills.
Topics covered include:
- Which HSC courses are recommended for these degrees?
- What degrees and majors are available
- Entry requirements
- How universities prepare students to be job-ready in a competitive job market
- Career opportunities
- What to do if you don’t meet your dream course’s entry requirements?
Time: 6.00 pm on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Location: Online details and registration here.
Sydney University
Webinars are being held during August. Each topic below is a weblink to register for the event:
- How Archaeology, Ancient History and Science Converge | Wednesday 10 August 2022 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Life of a Biologist | Wednesday 17 August 2022 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Pathways to Global Literacy | Wednesday 24 August 2022 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Engineering – Industry Engagement | Wednesday 31 August 2022 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Life of a Mathematician | Wednesday 31 August 2022 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Good Universities Guide
This guide has some great articles, in particular for Years 11 and 12 students, to help them make decisions regarding their studies and careers. Articles include:
- How to know if it’s the right course for you?
- How can you cultivate your own personal brand?
- Graduate Ratings Salaries
- What are some good flexible jobs for Uni students?
Defence-sponsored studying
The Australian Defence Forces sponsor students to study areas that are in demand. Have a look here for detailed information. Areas in demand currently are:
- Engineering
- Aeronautical
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Civil
- Computing and Cyber Security
The disciplines that will be offered in 2023 will be confirmed on the DCUS website in August 2022.
Arts and Social Science
Why study it?
UAC Digital – Let’s Chat: Social Science and Arts Social Science and Arts degrees cover many different areas of study and specialties. UAC want to help students navigate the different degrees and applications. This online event covers a panel from Sydney University, University Technology Sydney and Macquarie University discussing the many options for studying and getting career-ready to use these skills.
Topics covered include:
- Which HSC courses are recommended for these degrees?
- What degrees and majors are available
- Entry requirements
- How universities prepare students to be job-ready in a competitive job market
- Career opportunities
- What to do if you don’t meet your dream course’s entry requirements?
Time: 6.00 pm on Wednesday 10 August 2022
Location: Online details and registration here.