April 2024
Vol 5
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
“DON”T WAIT for the RighT Opportunity: CREATe IT.”
George Bernard Shaw
April 2024
Vol 5
Victorian University Expo at UTAS
On June 4th, a range of different Victorian universities will be represented at an expo held at UTAS.
For any Year 12 students wanting to learn more about Victorian universities, we strongly recommend you attend this session.
The session will run from 9.30 am - 11.00am
If you are in Year 12 and would like to come, please fill in THIS GOOGLE FORM
University College visits TFS
A representative from University College at The University of Melbourne will be visiting Friends’ on Thursday 2 May at 10.30 am in W116. Hear about the student accommodation options at University College.
UAC Application dates
The application date for the University Admission Centre (UAC), for NSW and ACT, for 2024 IB and interstate Year 12 applicants is after 1 August 2024. UAC will only have access to your student ID details after this date. You can sign into UAC You will also need:
- a personal email address (not your school address as this expires post Yr12)
- a USI number - Unique Student Identifier number. You can quickly and easily create a USI or check if you already have one.
April 2024
Vol 5
University Early Entry FAQ’s
Studyworkgrow have put together an overview of the Early Entry program and some FAQ’s.
Want to know the answers to these questions:
What is early entry?
Who is eligible to apply for early entry?
Which universities have early entry programs?
When do applications open?
Take a look at this site for all answers and more!
ANU Webinars
If you are interested in heading to ANU for university?
There are a bunch of information webinars coming up! Explore programs at the ANU and how they align with your interests and career goals.
11 April Law
23 April Health Science, Medicine and Psychology
30 April Science
2 May Engineering and Computing
If you are interested please register HERE
University of Sydney support
The University of Sydney offers in-school or virtual presentations, one-on-one consultations with students, and campus tours.
The Sydney Future Students representatives are keen to help any student interested in considering the University of Sydney courses.
You can register for an online consultation session by clicking HERE
April 2024
Vol 5
Youth Parliament - 2024
Are you interested in politics and government?
Would you like to develop your skills in advocacy, your understanding of democratic processes, and your knowledge of local and global political issues?
Consider signing up to Youth Parliament. This is a week-long program for Tasmanian students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Throughout the week you will take part in workshops, speaker panels, policy development exercises, and social activities as well as debate bills that you will draft and later present to the Tasmanian Parliament.
The program is held at Parliament House with accommodation at the Lea Scout Centre from 14th to 20th July.
For more information, please go to the registration page HERE
BiG Day In
Are you interested in learning about opportunities in the IT industry or where a STEM/STEAM career can take you?
BiG Day In events are for year 9-12 school students to explore careers in technology. The 2024 BiG Day In, Tasmania is scheduled for June 5, 2024
For more information about attending the Big Day In event contact Jane Smith, TFS Learning Leader of Technology.
April 2024
Vol 5
Reece School Based Traineeship
Reece Group is an international company and the industry-leading supplier of plumbing Products.
They offer opportunities to support interested students who would like to gain a qualification in Supply Chain Operations and Retail Services.
Speak with Joni, Trish or Pete if this is of interest to you.
AGFEST 2024
Interested in travelling up to Carrick to attend this years Agfest?
This excursion is run on Thursday 2 May 2024, the first week of Term 2.
Agfest is an agricultural field day with representatives from agricultural-focused universities and industries.
Explore the exhibits and connect with industry specialists.
If you are interested in attending this all day excursion please complete the google form HERE.
April 2024
Vol 5
NIE (National Institute of Education) programs
FUTURE DOCTORS AUSTRALIA
- 4-day attendance program in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane
- Age: 14 - 18 years old students
The "Future Doctors Australia" program is an engaging and high-impact 4-day program that provides young people with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will be able to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the rare opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will get to learn about clinical's specialist's relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them. Spots are strictly limited. Tell me more...
ACADEMIC INSIGHTS PROGRAM (11-day residential program in Sydney)
Medicine, Psychology, Veterinary Studies, Creative Writing, Engineering, Business Management
- Age: 13 - 18 years old students
- Spots are strictly limited
This immersive Academic Insights 11-day summer program provides ambitious high school students with an unrivalled experience studying undergraduate-level subjects at the University of Sydney. Enrolments are open to students Australia-wide (13-18 years of age). Spots are strictly limited. Tell me more...
UCAT & PATHWAYS INTO MEDICINE / DENTISTRY WEBINAR
Students and parents are invited to attend this free webinar. To register go here
April 2024
Vol 5
Police Recruiting Program
The Career Development Program (CDP) is a program aimed at Year 12 students from around Tasmania who have a keen interest in becoming a police officer. It is a free, five day program during which students stay at the Tasmania Police Academy, Rokeby and experience what is required of a trainee police officer. This is not a camp and is for those students who desire policing as a career.
As a part of this program students will undertake the Tasmania Police fitness testing and written examinations. Those students who are successful will progress through to an interview and possible inclusion on a recruit training course at the completion of their Year 12 studies.
The two programs in July and the Sept/Oct program still have some available spots if students would like to nominate for them.
7 – 12 July 2024 – spots available
14 - 19 July 2024 – spots available
30 September 24 – 4 October 2024 – spots available
You need to apply by no later than 30/4/24
To apply for this program you need a nomination form supported by the school. Please see Trish or Pete for this.