Careers
Claire Pech – Careers Advisor
TAFE NSW
I have been trying to break down some of the stereotypes about TAFE as a Plan B option. For some students at Emanuel, TAFE should be their plan A, as they educate students in practical, hands-on ways, that are perfect for vocational careers in a wide range of industries. The view that it is for less-intelligent students, or students who ‘fail’ university is a fallacy. They train students in a completely different skill set, offering completely different qualifications for completely different career arenas. In saying that they also offer mainstream degrees in areas such as business, marketing, media and so on, but with again a more hands-on approach and learning style.
This article was in the papers last week about the need in Australia for vocational and skill-based workers, comparing the starting salaries and career prospects for TAFE and university graduates. Some of the data is compelling and surprising and may challenge the stereotypes.
Jon Black – TAFE Managing Director
Find out more about their upcoming open days at multiple venues and multiple dates at the link below: https://events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day
Careers notices and events
Defence Force Australia – Women in Defence Information Session
Find out more – https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/
MedView Medical School – Admissions Seminar
Are you considering studying Medicine in Australia? Medview is inviting students to come along to their free information sessions. Medview provides you with the insights, tips and hints into everything there is to know about applying for and attending Medical School in Australia. Find out more – https://www.facebook.com/pg/MedView/events/
Macquarie University – Speech and Audiology Information Evening
4 September, Australian Hearing Hub.
Discover how to become a qualified audiology or speech pathology professional with a Master’s degree from Macquarie University at our free information session.
Find out more – https://www.mq.edu.au/about/events/view/speech-and-audiology-information-evening/
UTS – Young Women in STEM Day
11 September, 9 October (school holidays and school closure days)
This free one-day event gives female High School students in years 8-12 an inside look at life as a student/professional in the engineering and IT industry. Get immersed in hands-on activities and engage with our students and industry guests at our state-of-the-art Faculty of Engineering and IT building.
Find out more – https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/our-courses/find-right-course/events-and-info-sessions
University of New South Wales – Engineering Girls Day Out – 5 October (school holidays)
This is a one-day mini conference for female students in Years 9-12 to explore different engineering disciplines, meet like-minded friends and be inspired by female role models in the industry. Find out more – https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/engineering-girls-day-out
(Source: MHSCareers August 2018)