The Thistle - An E-Newsletter of Scotch College, Perth, Western Australia

Careers Information

Defence Jobs Australia Events

16 November - Perth: Defence Careers Information Session

22 November - Perth: Army Reserve Information Session

30 November - Perth: Officer Information Session

https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia/events

University of Notre Dame ATAR Advice Day

Tuesday 3 January 2017, 9.00am-5.00pm at the Admissions Office, The University of Notre Dame Australia, corner of High Street and Mouat Street, Fremantle.

Come and chat to our friendly advisors for one-to-one advice on courses, your application and alternative pathways. There is no need to RSVP for this event; please join us at any time on the day. For further information or advice, please email future@nd.edu.au or call (08) 9433 0533.

http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2016/atar-advice-day

Northbridge Campus - Tuesday 8 November, 5.00pm - 7.00pm - AUSLAN, Beauty Therapy, Building Design, Engineering (Civil, Structural and Technical), English As Another Language (EAL), Events, Fitness, Hospitality, Interpreting. Library & Information Services, Massage, Spoken & Written English, Travel & Tourism.

Northbridge Campus - Wednesday 9 November, 5.00pm - 7.00pm - Fashion, Film & TV, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Jewellery, Photography, Print Communication, Visual Arts, Web & Programming. For further information please contact us on 1300 300 822 or email enquiry@nmtafe.wa.edu.au

http://www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/content/campus-open-nights

Academic Task Force

NIDA School Holiday Workshops

NIDA will be holding a number of courses for school students of all ages this summer holidays. These include Acting Bootcamp, Musical Theatre Bootcamp, Screen Writing 101, Action Hero, Drama School NIDA Acting 101, NIDA's Amazing Race, NIDA Murder Mystery, Close Up: Screen Acting, Wounds, Bruises and Special Effects, NIDA's Actors Project, Stand-up Comedy Masterclass for Young People, Acting for Stage and Screen, Screen Acting Bootcamp, NIDA Bites, Make-up Design 101, Writer's Bootcamp and more. https://www.open.nida.edu.au/courses/How+/School+Holidays

Rail Career Pathways

This website has information about the range of careers available in the rail industry and information on what you should study to get there. http://www.railcareerpathways.net.au/

EducationUSA

This U.S. Government Website provides advice to students interested in applying to U.S. colleges and universities. Information includes how to apply, testing, financial aid, visas, and more. There are EducationUSA Centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. https://www.educationusa.info/australia

Green Army Programme

The programme provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields, while participating in projects that generate benefits for the environment. Green Army teams of 10 (up to nine participants and one team supervisor) are deployed to projects lasting 20-26 weeks across Australia to help communities deliver local conservation outcomes. To learn more about the programme, and see when a programme may be starting near you, visit: http://www.environment.gov.au/land/green-army

MyJOB

This website has information about getting a job, including what you should do to get ready, how to prepare a resume, cover letter and response to selection criteria, and what you can do in your application and interview to increase your chances of getting the job.

http://www.myjobinfo.com.au/

Mr Peter Frusher

Careers Adviser