Issue No. 11 - May 20, 2011 - Whitefriars
Issue No. 11 - May 20, 2011 - Whitefriars
Issue No. 11 - May 20, 2011 - Whitefriars
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Belong. Believe. Become.<br />
News This Week<br />
Accounting<br />
Cadetships<br />
JMC Academy<br />
Course<br />
Information Day<br />
What about the<br />
Entertainment<br />
Industry<br />
Unit 3 Exam<br />
Preparation<br />
Lectures<br />
Interested in<br />
Media, Advertising<br />
and Public<br />
Relations<br />
Love Sport,<br />
Science and<br />
Maths<br />
New Optometry<br />
Program Offered<br />
by Deakin<br />
University<br />
Swinburne<br />
University Aviation<br />
Industry Careers<br />
Expo<br />
Upcoming<br />
Events<br />
Careers Centre News<br />
Mrs Anna Gasparini<br />
Careers Counsellor<br />
Accounting Cadetships<br />
An Accounting Cadetship offers students the opportunity to commence employment with a major Accounting/Business Firm<br />
whilst studying at University. Two such companies are KPMG and Ernst and Young. The information below provides details<br />
about the program and the application dates<br />
KPMG : KPMG’s Cadetship program information sessions – Our Cadetship program provides career opportunities for school<br />
leavers. It’s a great way to combine work and study whilst exploring exciting future career opportunities at KPMG. If you would<br />
like to find out more information, please join us at our Cadetship program information session.<br />
Information sessions are on both Monday 23 <strong>May</strong> and Tuesday 7 June from 6.00-7.30pm at KPMG, Ground Floor, 147 Collins<br />
Street, Melbourne. To register your interest in attending please email gradmelb@kpmg.com.au or phone 1800 000 479. Dress is<br />
smart casual or in your College uniform.<br />
Joining Ernst & Young : Students can apply when they are in Year 12 or in their first year of university if they are<br />
completing a single degree in Business or Commerce with an accounting major. They need to be an Australian or New Zealand<br />
citizen, an Australian permanent resident. International students are not eligible for the Cadet Program. Go to www.ey.com/au/<br />
careers for further details. Melbourne applications open on 9 <strong>May</strong> and close on 22 June <strong>20</strong><strong>11</strong>. Sydney applications open on 23<br />
<strong>May</strong> and close on 24 June <strong>20</strong><strong>11</strong>. Applications will close 12:00pm local time each date.<br />
JMC Academy Course Information Day<br />
Students will be able to learn about career options and courses available in the following areas: audio engineering and sound<br />
production, film and television production, digital media and 3D animation, popular music and performance, and entertainment<br />
business management. The day will be run on Saturday 28 <strong>May</strong> between <strong>11</strong>am and 2pm at 171 Bank St, South Melbourne. To<br />
register, go to www.jmcacademy.edu.au<br />
What About the Entertainment Industry<br />
For students who love the glamour of the catwalk or the exciting world of DJs and promoters With the William Angliss TAFE<br />
course in Entertainment Operations they can learn how to produce, coordinate and promote live gigs like fashion parades, music<br />
festivals and club DJ events – working hands-on with industry professionals. The course takes six months, with course<br />
applications in February and July. Apply direct to WA TAFE on 9606 2599, www.angliss.edu.au.<br />
Unit 3 Exam Preparation Lectures<br />
An intensive program that offers students an in depth preparation for the examinations. They will provide them with a review<br />
and extension of the material taught at school and potential examination questions. They will also receive detailed notes that<br />
include all of the relevant theory, fully worked examples and take home questions. Brochures can be collected from the careers<br />
office.<br />
Interested in Media, Advertising and Public Relations<br />
Swinburne University are offering a new Bachelor of Professional Communication starting in <strong>20</strong>12. The degree focuses on the key<br />
areas of media, advertising and public relations and is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to use<br />
communication as a strategic tool to help businesses achieve their objectives. The degree offers a business and professional<br />
focus, providing students with employment opportunities in industries such as corporate communication and marketing. Please<br />
contact Shaun Douglas on (03) 9215 7086 if you have any questions.<br />
Love Sport, Science and Maths<br />
Victoria University offers the only engineering course in Victoria that specialises in sports. Through their three year Bachelor of<br />
Engineering Science (Sports Engineering), students gain professional skill and training to: design sports equipment and<br />
instrumentation and work on solutions to enhance athlete performance and minimise the risk of sports injury. The course covers<br />
human movement, mechanical, electronic and software engineering. For more information, contact Daniel Lai on 9919 4425 or<br />
go to www.vu.edu.au<br />
New Optometry Program Offered by Deakin University<br />
Optometrists work in a wide range of careers in public or private eye care, including practice ownership, research, academia or<br />
industry. There are several recognised specialties within optometry including contact lenses, low vision, paediatrics, behavioural<br />
optometry and as an associated ophthalmic surgical practice. Deakin University’s new Bachelor of Vision Science/ Master of<br />
Optometry aims to produce quality work ready optometrists who can work in either private or public eye care, research, industry<br />
or a combination of these. For more information, call 03 9251 7777 or go to www.deakin.edu.au/hmnbs<br />
Swinburne University Aviation Industry Careers Expo<br />
Swinburne University are hosting an Aviation Careers Expo on Monday <strong>20</strong> June at their Advanced Technologies Centre, Hawthorn<br />
Campus, starting at 6.45pm. The Expo will provide an insight into the exciting careers in the aviation and airline management<br />
industry. You and your parents will be able to meet representatives from key aviation organisations, including Thales and the Civil<br />
Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), plus major airlines and airports. You will also be able to attend information sessions of your<br />
choice, enabling you to tailor the evening to your interests and preferred speakers. For more information and to register, go to<br />
www.swinburne.edu.au/aviation-career-expo<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
• At Monash Seminar Series, Architecture (18), Engineering (19), Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (23), Science<br />
(26), Health Science and Social Work (30), IT (31) www.monash.edu.au/atmonash<br />
• Focus on Melbourne Seminar Series, Melbourne Biomedicine (18), Commerce (31),<br />
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focusonmelbourne<br />
• <strong>May</strong> 21 – 22: 2 Day Workshops, CATC Design School, Melbourne, 03 9670 4026, Melbourne@catc.edu.au<br />
• <strong>May</strong> 25: Careers in Sports Medicine Evening, Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre, Megan Evans, 1300 859 887,<br />
opsmc@opsmc.com.au<br />
• <strong>May</strong> 28: Be a designer for a day, Billy Blue College of Design, 1300 851 245, www.billyblue.com.au<br />
• <strong>May</strong> 28: Course Information Day, JMC Academy, Melbourne Campus, www.jmcacademy.edu.au<br />
• <strong>May</strong> 29: Careers in Sports Medicine and Science Seminar, Sports Medicine Australia, www.vic.sma.org.au<br />
• June 22: Creative Arts Industries Day, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus, www.acu.edu.au<br />
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