News from the Careers Department
IMPORTANT DATES IN TERM 2 & 3 (updated 9 May 2012)
Margi Watson
Career Counsellor
watson.margi@johnxxiii.edu.au
A useful website for students interested in becoming airline pilots.
The organisation also assists with various aptitude tests required by candidates applying for entry into:
Pilot Cadetship | ADF & ADFA | Fire Services | Police Services | Paramedic Services
For more information see http://www.pilotaptitude.com/
Proposed law degree at Curtin University to focus on resources and compliance
A plan to offer a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree through Curtin Business School has been approved by the Curtin University Council, with the first student intake planned for 2013, subject to professional accreditation.
Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
Students who want to apply to ADFA for entry in 2013 should start the process NOW if they have not already done so. It takes a long time to get through the various selection processes and be ready for the Officer Selection Board in September. Phone 131901 or apply online at www.defencejobs.gov.au/adfa. See Ms. Tonkin in the Career Centre for further information and a brochure.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The ADFA Education Award
(applications open 1 May 2012) Year 11 students only
The ADFA Education Award is presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, and academic and sporting achievements exhibited during Year 11. The award comprises of a laptop computer and certificate, along with a plaque of recognition for our school.
There are up to 100 awards available on behalf of the Navy, Army and Air Force which will be presented to suitable applicants who have applied for entry to ADFA. The student must submit an application prior to 28 February 2013. The student is encouraged to apply in Year 11.
Award eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Education Award, the student must currently be studying Year 11 subjects that meet both the educational qualifications for admission to the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Assessment
The application process comprises the ADFA entry aptitude test, medical testing and a series of interviews including an Officer Selection Board (OSB). Receipt of the ADFA Education Award does not guarantee you entry into ADFA, as you will still be in national competition against other candidates for entry.
Obligation of the recipient
The ADFA Education Award is unbonded, which means there is no obligation to accept an offer to attend ADFA, nor is the Australian Defence Force obliged to offer appointment to an award winner.
If a year 11 student is interested in this award, they must go to the following website http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/howToApply
Consider Yourself A Filmmaker?
Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) offers Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to win a full tuition scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University. The Competition closes on the 12 October 2012. For more information, visit http://www.bufta.com.au/
