February 2024
Vol 2
Careers & Pathways
The latest news and updates from TFS Careers and Pathways
in this issue:
Meet with us?
If you would like to meet with Trish or Pete, our Pathways Advisors, please book a time here. Parents are welcome to join
‘The secret of getting ahead is getting started’ - Mark Twain
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A Visit From
Australian National University
Christian Fobister is the Future Student Coordinator at ANU. He is visiting The Friends' School to speak with students about the Australian National University: courses, applications, scholarships, accommodation, and much more.
Date: Monday 4 March 2024 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm ROOM W116
If you are interested in attending this session please fill in THIS FORM.
Monash Uni - Open Days
Are you thinking about Monash University as a potential pathway after school?
Monash is inviting students for tours of their campuses. These tours have been arranged to coincide with school holidays.
For more information CLICK HERE
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The University Of Melbourne
FREE WEBINAR
UniMelb is holding a free online general information session.
Date and Time: Wednesday 13 March 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (AEDT)
Hear from current UniMelb students who have made the move from interstate to study at Uni Melb. There will also be a live Q&A.
HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP
The Hansen Scholarship Program is the University of Melbourne's most generous undergraduate accommodation scholarship, valued at up to $108,000.
There is a free webinar for more information about this scholarship.
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 February 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm (AEDT)
Residential Colleges at Melb Uni
SAVE THE DATE!
Residential Colleges of Melbourne Uni Open Day is On Saturday 11 May
Future students and their families are recommended to hold this May date with more event information and registration details to be published in an upcoming edition of Careers Update.
CLICK HERE for more information.
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Projects Abroad - Medicine and Health
Projects Abroad offers overseas medical programs for any students in years 10, 11, and 12 who are keen to pursue studies in medicine and healthcare. The programs run during the mid-year break and over our summer holiday.
A popular High School Special Medicine option is the Nepal program. These programs also run in countries such as Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Tanzania, and Kenya.
Students will spend time in hospitals, community health settings, and workshops with local doctors. Full 24/7 supervision and care is provided by the Projects Abroad local staff.
There is a free webinar on the evening of 27th February. Details and registration can be HERE.
Defence Work Experience Programs
Are you interested in exploring opportunities in cybersecurity, robotics or aviation?
There are various opportunities for students aged 15 - 18 years to undertake some work experience in these fields during the school holidays.
Speak with Trish or Pete for more information about these.
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Pennicott Wilderness Work Experience Opportunity
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys will be providing Work Experience Placements in 2024.
Placements will be limited and we are offering to have 2 students for each of the dates below.
March 4th to 8th
March 25th to 29th
April 29th to May 3rd
June 10th to 24th
August 12th to 16th
October 14th to 18th
November 4th to 8th
November 25th to 29th
If you are interested speak with Trish and Pete about this opportunity.
Your Say @ Friends’ School Career Expo
This year's Friends’ Career Expo is on Monday 20 May 2024.
Tell us which fields and/or professions you are interested in learning more about at our upcoming expo so we can invite people you would like to hear from.
Have your say in the Friends’ School Career Expo.
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ADMA College of Performing Arts
AMDA College of the Performing Arts - is a performing arts higher education provider located in New York.
Their offerings include four-year bachelor's degrees, two-year associate degrees, and two-year professional conservatory programs, ensuring that students have a variety of program options to choose from.
It All Starts With An Audition. CLICK HERE TO AUDITION
Tas Police Recruitment Reminder
Last newsletter we posted about the Tasmanian Police recruitment infomration sessions. This is just a friendly reminder to take a look at THIS LINK if you are interested in booking a free session.
