News from the Careers Department

2012 Defence Technical Scholarship (DTS)
Congratulations to Benjamin Graham (Year 11) who was awarded the above scholarship. A fantastic result considering that the Defence received in excess of 2300 applications from students all around Australia. Applicants were required to research the answers to a set of questions about the range of technical trade career options found in the Defence. Benjamin will shortly receive his Scholarship cheque to the value of $2000 and a Certificate acknowledging this Award.

Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC) Trainee program
The PwC Trainee program offers Year 12 students interested in studying accounting at university the opportunity to secure employment early with one of their professional services firms. The program enables students to gain practical and commercial experience while completing a Commerce or Business degree majoring in accounting. If students are interested they must contact the Careers Counsellor.

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) Recruiting
The AAFC is the cadet organization of the Royal Australian Air Force. They train cadets of both sexes between the ages of 13 and 20 in a broad range of areas. Cadets learn about aircraft, flying, bush craft, survival, shooting, sporting activities and parachuting. Many cadets go on to join the Air Force or find a career in civilian aviation. The AAF will be holding an information night for interested students and their parents on the 3 August in Karrakatta or for more information speak to the Careers Counsellor.

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
Year 12 students enrolling into the ADFA must remember that it is a dual process and they must also apply to the University of New South Wales via UAC before the end of September.

Margi Watson
Career Counsellor

watson.margi@johnxxiii.edu.au

IMPORTANT DATES IN TERM 2 AND 3 (updated 20 June 2012)

DATE	EVENT	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
22 June	Curtin Uni school visit Global Volunteering	Year 12 students are invited to attend. Pd 2 in GBT Deadline today for applications www.lattitude.org.au
2 July	UWA school visit	Year 11 & 12 students invited. When: Pd 6 in GBT
4 July	Curtin University Year 12 Parent Info Evening	To register your interest and for more information http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/
9 - 11 July	UWA Campus Challenge	For Year 11 & 12 students to explore all aspects of university life. Contact 6488 4631 or mailto:kerina.puttman@uwa.edu.au
9-13 July	Media Frenzy at Murdoch University	Open to Year 10-12 students passionate about all types of media including photography, sound and games design. For more information http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/
11 July	Be an I.T. Student for a Day at Murdoch University	http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/be-an-i-t-student-for-a-day/
17 July	Be a Law student for a day at Murdoch University	http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/be-a-law-student-for-a-day/
17 July	A Day in the Life of an Engineering Student at UWA	Year 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of hands-on activities that will be interactive, fun and very rewarding. Business students will work in teams with other students to undertake a business case study. Interested students must register. http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/school-students/DITL
18 July	A Day in the Life of a Chemistry Student at UWA
19 July	A Day in the Life of a Business Student at UWA
19 July	Be an Animal Scientist for a day at Murdoch University	http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/be-an-animal-scientist-for-a-day-2/
19 July 2pm	Occupational Therapy Information	Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital To reserve a place phone 9346 2855
20 July 10am	A Day in the Life of a Notre Dame University student	To book contact (08)9433 0533 future@nd.edu.au
29 July	ECU Open Day in Joondalup	www.ecu.edu.au › Future Students
1 Aug	Notre Dame school visit	For interested Year 11 & 12 students. When: Pd 6 in GBLT
3 Aug 6.30pm	Australian Air Force Cadets Information Evening	Open to all students from 13 years old who are interested in flying and possibly a career in aviation. Where: Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta.
5 Aug	Curtin University Open Day	http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/
10-12 Aug	Skills West Expo	Ideal for non-University bound students Perth Convention Centre
12 Aug	UWA Open Day ECU/WAAPA Open Day Mt Lawley	Experience what's on offer at UWA Students interested in the Arts or backstage careers. www.ecu.edu.au ›Future Students
15 Aug	TISC talk for UNI bound Year 12	When: PD 6 in GBLT
16 Aug 6-8pm	Social Work Information Evening	Foyer of building 108, Bentley Campus Curtin University http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/swevent.cfm
19 Aug	Notre Dame Open Day	future@nd.edu.au
	Murdoch University Open Day	www.murdoch.edu.au/OpenYourMind
5 Sept 5.30pm	Notre Dame Admissions Info Evening & Expo	Information about undergraduate, Tertiary Enabling Program and Foundation Year. For further information (08) 9433 0533 future@nd.edu.au
5 Sept 3.30pm	Central Institute of Technology Open Day	For students interested in enrolling for any Certificate I - IV courses. Where: 30 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge
12 Sept	ECU school visit	Year 11 & 12 students are all invited. Pd 6 GBT
17 Sept	Central Institute school visit	When: Pd 1 GB Theatre

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