Careers
Careers Market
On Thursday the 15th of July the College will host a Careers Market. The Market will be held in the St Andrews Parish Hall from 2pm until 4pm.
Year 10 students will attend from 2pm until 2.45pm. Year 11 and Year 12 students will attend from 2.45pm unless they have a study period in Period 6.
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
University of Wollongong
Western Sydney University
Australian Catholic University
The University of Notre Dame
Vocational Providers:
JMC Academy
TAFE NSW Nirimba
Patrick’s College Australia
SAE Creative Media Institute
The Australian Institute of Fitness
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Apprenticeships and Traineeships:
MIGAS
1300 Apprentice
Eden Brae Homes
Landscape Solutions
Master Plumbers Apprentices Ltd
NECA Training and Apprenticeships
Universities Admission Centre
Defence Force Recruiting
Students are asked to return their permission note to the Front Office before Wednesday the 14th of July.
Step Up Into Teaching
Step Up Into Teaching (SUIT) is an Australian Catholic University Early Entry program run in collaboration with the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta and Sydney Catholic Schools. The program provides Year 11 students considering a career in teaching the opportunity to experience university studies.
In the 2021-2022 SUIT program, participating Year 11 students will have the opportunity to study one or two modules equivalent to university level units while completing their school studies. Successful completion of these two units of study may result in an early offer to a ACU Teaching degree.
An information session will be held at the ACU Strathfield Campus and on Zoom on Wednesday the 21st of July commencing at 6pm and concluding at 7pm.
Written applications are due by Friday the 30th of July and need to be endorsed by Mr Kennaugh.
Year 11 students wishing to apply for the ACU Step Up Into Teaching program are asked to email Ms May at tmay@parra.catholic.edu.au for further information and the application form.
CEDP IT Traineeships
The recruitment process has begun for the 2022 CEDP IT Traineeship Program.
The Traineeship provides on the job training and qualifications in the field of Information, Communication and Technology. The traineeship has been designed to support IT activities in the workplace and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced IT user.
The Traineeship is a two year program and provides an opportunity to attain a nationally accredited Certificate III in Information Technology Digital Media and in the second year a Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking along with two years industry experience.
Information Sessions will be held at St Agnes Catholic High School on Tuesday the 24th of August and Wednesday the 25th of August commencing at 4pm and concluding at 6pm. Attendance is only required at one of the Information Sessions.
Interested students need to register their attendance here
White Card
The White Card (also known as General Construction Induction Card) is required for work experience placements in the construction industry. Students 16 years and over interested in gaining the White Card are asked to email Ms May at tmay@parra.catholic.edu.au before Friday the 16th of July.
JMC Academy Introductory Workshops
JMC Academy will be holding Introductory Workshops during the July school holidays. The workshops are a great opportunity to see the JMC Academy Sydney Campus while getting a taste of what it will be like to study your creative passion with Australia's leading Creative Industries provider. The workshops are filled with activities that are fun, engaging and hands-on.
Workshops Titles:
- Compose, Perform and Produce Music
- Digital TV Studio
- Recording and Mixing a Band
These workshops are strictly for students in Years 9 to 12
All Workshops will be held at JMC Academy Sydney: 561 Harris St, Ultimo
Workshop price includes lunch.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation that includes the details of the completed workshop.
JMC Academy advises that photos will be taken during the workshop for promotional purposes.
Click here for costs and dates.
Interested students are encouraged to purchase tickets quickly as workshops often fill very fast.