From the Future Pathways Leader
St Andrews College Careers Market
On Thursday the 25th of July the College will host a Careers Market. The Market will be held in the John Paul II Centre on the Senior Campus from 12 noon until 3pm.
Year 11 and Year 12 students will be able to attend during Period 4 if they have a Study Period, during lunch and during Period 5 if they have a Study Period.
Year 10 students will attend during sport. Students will walk to the Senior Campus accompanied by their Sports Teacher. Year 10 students who are a member of a Representative Sport Team will attend their Representative Sport.
The purpose of the event is to give students an opportunity to gain information on career options and tertiary study.
Exhibitors include:
Universities:
UNSW Sydney
Torrens University
Macquarie University
University of Tasmania
The University of Sydney
Western Sydney University
Australian Catholic University
The University of Notre Dame
University of Technology Sydney
Vocational Providers:
SEDA Group
JMC Academy
Bedford College
Excelsia College
TAFE NSW Nirimba
TAFT NSW The Hills
The Hotel School Australia
Whitehouse Institute of Design
Academy of Interactive Technology
Australian Careers Business College
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Australian College of Physical Education
International College of Management, Sydney
Apprenticeships and Traineeships:
Eden Brae Homes
Axalta Coating Services
Australian Training Company
Apprenticeship Support Australia
Australian Defence Force Careers
NECA Training and Apprenticeships
MIGAS Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Graduates of Economics are in high Demand
Like many trade careers, the number of graduates who study economics has been declining for a number of years. Traditionally an economics degree has attracted male students from private schools. The career trajectory has been in Banking; Financial Analyst; Data Analyst; Public Policy; Academia; and Treasury. Whilst these are still very needed areas of the workforce, what the industry is now looking for is diversity in their talent pool.
By diversifying our nation’s economists it is hoped that we will be able to bring a variety of perspectives and ideas to the boardroom discussion table leading to more creative solutions for our economy and more innovative products for consumers.
Universities have begun to rewrite their traditional economics degrees to attract female students and those students from all backgrounds.
Economists are now needed in Health, Energy, Agriculture, Environment; Natural Resources; Behavioural Insights; Regional Development; Crime; and Journalism.
The following universities offer Economics degrees:
University of Technology Sydney
PGA Membership Pathway Program
The PGA Membership Pathway Program is the Australian Golf’s primary workforce development program and is designed to provide flexibility to help young golfers take the next step toward their dream job in the golf industry.
This is a three year program and is designed to provide real skills in the workplace and a nationally accredited Diploma level qualification in a preferred area of interest. The Diploma studies are delivered through on-the-job training, face-to-face and virtual training schools.
In addition to workplace and academic requirements, the PGA Membership Pathway Program also requires regular participation in Professional Golf Tournaments to meet PGA Playing Requirements.
To learn more about the PGA Membership Pathway Program and to apply students are encouraged to visit the PGA Membership Pathway Program website.