Pathways and Careers Update Term 3 Week 2
Our aim is to provide students with all the latest information that will help them to make decisions about future careers and life beyond school.Please contact Justin Farley, Pathways and Onsite Coordinator for any further queries Justin.Farley@newman.wa.edu.au | 9204 9457
Opportunities for 2021 (Current Years 10 and 11 students)
Students in Year 10 and Year 11 have the opportunity to apply for a number of extra opportunities for the 2021 school year. Please see the table below for further information.
| Current Year 10 Students | Work experience (Onsite) Year 10 students can apply to undertake work experience (Onsite) one day per week in Year 11. For further information and to apply, please click here Applications close on 31 August 2020. |
| Current Year 10 Students | VET / TAFE Certificates Year 10 students can also apply to study a TAFE (VET) Certificate qualification one day per week in Year 11. For further information and to apply, please click here Applications close on 31 August 2020. |
| Current Year 11 Students | Work experience (Onsite) Year 11 students can apply to undertake work experience (Onsite) one day per week in Year 12. For further information and to apply, please click here Applications close on 31 August 2020. |
| Current Year 11 Students | VET / TAFE Certificates Year 11 students can also apply to study a TAFE (VET) Certificate qualification one day per week in Year 12. For further information and to apply, please click here Applications close on 31 August 2020. |
| Current Year 11 Students | Curtin UniReady Program Current Year 11 students can apply for the Curtin UniReady Program in Year 12. This program offers an alternative pathway to university for Year 12 students. For further information and to apply, please click here Applications close on 7 August 2020. |
Changes to University entry options for 2021
In response to the current situation and associated disruption to Year 12 students, some WA Universities have announced that alternative entry pathways will be available to Year 12 students. Interested parents and students can check the latest information at the addresses below.
• Curtin: Students can apply to a range of courses, using their predicted ATAR based on Year 11 marks. Applications are via the TISC website.
Check: https://news.curtin.edu.au/media-releases/curtin-unveils-flexible-and-expanded-admission-options/
• ECU: Students can apply to a range of courses, using their predicted ATAR based on Year 11 marks.
Check: https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/applying/early-offer-program
• Murdoch: Year 12’s can apply using their predicted ATAR from Year 11.
Check: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/2021-admission-pathways
• UWA: Some significant and generous changes that open several new pathways for Year 12’s.
Check: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/new-admissions-pathway-for-year-12
Upcoming Careers Events
Many of these events have now moved to online delivery. Parents and students are advised to use the links below to check details for particular events.
| EVENT | VENUE | DATE | WEBSITE |
| UWA Open Day | University of Western Australia | Sunday 2 August | https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/events |
| Law and Criminology Open Evening | Murdoch University | Wednesday 5 August | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
| Notre Dame Open Day | University of Notre Dame | Sunday 9 August | https://www.notredame.edu.au/events |
| Science Open Evening | Murdoch University | Wednesday 19 August | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events |
| Curtin University Open Day | Curtin University | Sunday 16 August | https://openday.curtin.edu.au/ |
| CQ University Perth Campus Open Day | CQ University | Saturday 22 August | studentrecruitment@cqu.edu.au |
| Parent Power Hour: University Finances and Scholarships | Murdoch University | Tuesday 25 August | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-event-parent-power-hour-finances-and-scholarships-tickets-113310717406?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch |
| Admissions Information Evening | University of Notre Dame | Tuesday 8 September | https://www.notredame.edu.au/events |
| Parent Power Hour: First in Family at University | Murdoch University | Tuesday 22 September | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parent-power-hour-first-in-family-tickets-113313289098 |
| Skills West Careers and Employment Expo | Perth Convention Centre | 23-24 October | http://skillswestexpo.com.au/ |
| Parent Power Hour: Dealing with Exam Stress | Murdoch University | Tuesday 27 October | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-event-parent-power-hour-exam-stress-tickets-113313499728?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch |