CAREER CAROUSEL

NEXT CAROUSEL TO BE HELD: 3RD SEPTEMBER 2009

@

Murdoch University, South Street.

The Careers Carousel is an innovative and informative program for students to seek information on the varying career's in their field of interest and/or a chance to explore career options in fields they may have not yet considered. The past Carousel's have received positive and supportive feedback from students who attended as well as industry presenters.

Industry representatives and employers from a wide range of fields will once again be sharing thier industry expertise and knowledge with regard to career development.

The industries being represented in the September Carousel are:

Defence Services

Beauty

Retail

Hospitality/Chef

Engineering Trades

Vet Nursing

Bookings / Expression of Interest are now being taken by your LCP,

so do not hesitate to contact:

Chris Stent,

email: chris.stent@bridgingthegap.org.au, or

Tel: 08 9434 6575.

Dont let your students be the ones to miss out on this fantastic and innovative opportunity to discover and explore their future career pathways.

ART COMPETITION - CAREER DEVELOPMENT

"WIN GREAT PRIZES"

Enter the

Career Development Art Contest

To enter all you need to do is to draw or paint something to do with a career, you may choose to do a poster that educates people on the benefits of career development or paint/draw a picture of what represents your chosen career.

The possibilites are endless, you can use this as an opportunity to research a career you may be interested in, and passionate about.

Examples are:

Law Enforcement: - paint/draw a police hat, car or handcuffs.

Shipbuilding: - draw/paint a ship or anchor.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2009

Winner announced: Friday 16th October 2009

For further information contact:

Chris Stent

Local Community Partnership Coordinator

Tel: 08 9434 6575

Email: chris.stent@bridgingthegap.org.au

UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS & INFORMATION SESSIONS

CURTIN UNIVERSITY:
Open Day: 16th August 2009, 10am to 4pm. Kent Street, Bentley

MURESK OPEN DAY:
Open Day: 6th September 2009. Northam

ECU JOONDALUP OPEN DAY:
19th July 2009, 10am to 3pm, Joondalup Drv, Joondalup.
* Prospective Student Information Evening: 3rd November 2009 @6.30pm, Building 32, Room 32.101, Joondalup Campus.
* Occupational Therapy - information evening, 16th September 2009 @ 6pm, Building 21.112 Joondalup Campus.
* Teacher Education - information evening, 11th August 2009 @ 6.30pm, Joondalup Campus.

ECU MOUNT LAWLEY OPEN DAY:
2nd August 2009, 10am to 3pm, Mt Lawley.
* Prospective Student Information Evening: 10th November 2009 @6.30pm, Building 15, Room 15.127, Mount Lawley Campus.


SOUTH WEST, BUNBURY:
* Nursing Demonstration Ward Tour, 20th July 2009 @4.30pm, Building 2, Bunbury Campus.

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY:
* Open Day, 30th August 2009, 10am to 4pm, 90 South St, Murdoch.
* Be a Business Student for a Day: 26 July 2009, Murdoch
* Be a Engineering & Science Student for a Day, 2nd August 2009, Murdoch
* Be a Nurse for a Day, 2nd August 2009, Peel Campus, Rockingham.
* Be a Drama Student for a Day, 16 October 2009, Murdoch.

NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY: 19 Mouat Street, Fremantle. (tel: 08 9443 0533)
* A Day in the Life of a Student: 17th July 2009, 9am to 2pm, Fremantle.
* Open Day, 16th August 2009, 10am to 4pm, Fremantle.
* UNDA Admissions Information & Course Info: 1st September 2009, 6.15pm Foley Hall, Fremantle.

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA - 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley.
* Open Day, 9th August 2009, 10am to 4pm.
* A day in the LIfe of an Astronomy Student, 14th July 2009, 9am. Yrs 11 & 12.
* National Science Week: 15th to 23rd August 2009,
* Triple S Fair - Free Science Fare, 10th August 2009, Yrs 7 to 10.
* Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences, 1st November 2009
* Primary Industry Science - Student Camp - 1st December 2009
* Primary Industry Science - Two Day teacher PD program.

ONE SKY, MANY PATHS

INDIGENOUS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The program is run by Challenger TAFE providing training for 20 young Aboriginal men and 20 young Aboriginal women.

If you are aged between 16 and 24 years, would you like to learn what it takes to become a good leader, develop the qualities & skills necessary for leadership in your community / school / home, then this program is worth consideration:

For further information email: youngpeople@communities.wa.gov.au, additional information and nomination form can be found at: www.communities.wa.gov.au/youth or phone: 08 96217 8700.

Deadline for applications is 5pm 17th July 2009.

INFORMATION MORNING @ CANNING COLLEGE

WHEN: Tuesday 16th of June - 9am to 11.30am

WHERE: Canning College - Marquis Street, Bentley.

WHY? To give you an overview of what Canning College offers. In the past they have formed links with community and job network groups, regarding provision of pathways for students into work and further studies.

WHAT? Includes a tour of the College, overview of different courses from lecturers & morning tea.

RSVP: to Jessica by email: jscott@canningcollege.wa.edu.au or Tel: 9458 9644 by June 12th.

UNEARTHING PEOPLE FOR THE FUTURE

The "UNEARTHING PEOPLE FOR THE FUTURE" conference is being held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex 15th to 16th of June. A great opportunity to find out what is happening in the resources industry. For further details please refer to the website: www.peopleforthefuture.com.au/events.

ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA WA DIVISION - AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING 2009

This award is for outstanding contribution to students learning in engineering & related subjects. It recognises & celebrates an individual secondary school teacher who has demonstrated excellence in applying the principals of engineering in the class room, enhancing the learning experiences of their students and increasing the community awareness of the value of engineering to society.

This award is aimed at raising the profile of teaching in the area of engineering and related subjects, providing public recognition to the award winner. The award will comprise a certificate and cash prize of $5,000 for the individual teacher and $5,000 for engineering related projects at the teachers school.

To nominate a candidate and/or for further information of this award, eligibility for entry and selection criteria please contact:

Engineers Australia WA Division
712 Murray Street
WEST PERTH WA 6005

EMAIL: jlake@engineersaustralia.org.au

Nominations to be addressed to : Janice Lake.

Nominations close: 19th June 2009