LEUMEAH HIGH SCHOOL
I trust you have all had a great start to the term. It has been great seeing so many of you in my office, looking for work experience and thinking about your futures.
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In this edition of 'Career Chat' you will be able to access information about University Open Days, applying for a USI and taxfile number as well as how you can access a Traineeship or Apprenticeship.
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Enjoy!
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Remember: if you are unsure about any of the information on this page, have any questions, or after further information or advice visit me - Miss McCulloch - in the careers office.
University and Tafe
Leumeah High School has an affiliation with both the University of Western Sydney and the University of Wollongong. When applying to either of these Universities you will recieve a bonus 5 - 10 points on your ATAR. If you would like to know more visit the UAC website
The University of Western Sydney is holding their annual open day on Sunday the 28th of August from 10am to 2pm.
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The University of Wollongong is holding their annual open day on Saturday the 13th of August.
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Macquarie University is holding their annual open day on Saturday the 20th August from 10am to 3pm.
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The University of Sydney is holding their annual open day on Saturday the 27th of August from 9am to 4pm.
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The University of New South Walse is holding their annual open day on Saturday the 3rd of September.
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ACU - Australian Catholic University - is holding their annual open day on:
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​- Saturday 3rd September
- Saturday 10th September
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Applying for a USI - Unique Student Identifier
A USI is made up of 10 numbers and is required by all students who are undertaking nationally recognised training and courses. If you do not have a USI would will not recieve your qualification or statement of attainment. For any of you looking to go to University, study at Tafe or complete an apprenticeship or traineeship you will need a USI!
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To create your USI follow the link below or come and visit me in the careers office. You will need to verify your identity which requires an Australian document such as a passport, driver's license or birth certificate.
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Remember to write your USI down and keep it in a secure location - it is the number you will use throughout your entire education from here on out!
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Tax File Number​
If you are old enough to start working and thinking about finding your first job, you will need a tax file number (TFN). You will keep this unique number for life and take it with you to every job you work, so it is important to keep it safe!
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If you would like more information about TFN's or need help applying visit the careers office today.
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Appenticeships and Traineeships
What's Avaliable?
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Bricklaying Apprenticeship:
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​The Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation offers a FREE service which puts appropriate students in a work/training environment for a week, with a view to considering their suitability for a Bricklaying Apprenticeship.
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ARC Group Traineeships:
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​Certificate II in Business: Administration, Corporate REception, Customer Service, Data Entry.
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Certificate III in ​Information Technology and Digital Media
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Wollongong Apprenticeship and Traineeships Information Session May 25th, 2016:
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​More information from Andrew Robson - 1800 338 022​
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Australian Training Company:
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​Current Apprenticeship and Traineeship vacancies
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My Gateway:
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Current Apprenticeship and Traineeship vacancies ​-
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School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeships
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For those year 10 students that were involved in the Information Period with Miss McCulloch and Mr Clark last Wednesday it is now up to you to see Miss McCulloch about your options!
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Women in Trades​
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Trades aren't just for male! Females have been taking the world of trades by storm over the past decade and have proved to be extremely successful in what was once thought to be an industry dominated by men.
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Work Experience
Any student in years 10 or 11 that is looking to engage in work experience, please come and see Miss McCulloch in the careers office so we can begin the process.
Remember that when you are looking for a business to complete work experience with, think about the things you enjoy.
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Try the career quiz below to help you identify the types of work that might be best suited to you.
Skills and Thirlls
