Careers Bulletin June 20th 2012

The University of Wollongong’s new Selective Entry program (replacing the Early Entry program)opens on 1 st July and closes on 15 th August. Students can access the most up-to-date information onthe UOW Selective Entry website. The website will be the main means of communication about theSelective Entry program.Throughout the program, information will continue to be added to this website for students to referto, with the official Selective Entry Application Guide available from late May.The website also offers students the option to register for updates about this program, ensuringthey receive reminders about key dates as well as Selective Entry live chats and other updates.Students can also contact the Selective Entry team by email, however please allow three businessdays for responses. Students must meet the published criteria for a course to be eligible to apply.Students need to achieve the published marks in their year 12 half-yearly exams (or overall subjectmark if no exam is held) to meet the minimum criteria – all criteria refer to raw marks (not scaled).Once students have decided which courses they are eligible for and would like to apply to, there isnothing they need to do until 1 July 2012 when online applications open. In the meantime theyshould focus on their HSC preparations ensuring the best chance of a successful outcome forSelective Entry and their HSC.UOW Open Night will be held on Wednesday 27 June 2012 at the University of Wollongong,Wollongong campus from 4pm - 8pm. Campus tours will be run every 30min from 3pm – 4.30pm.Faculty and selective entry sessions will follow from 5pm – 7pm. Bookings can be made online or bycalling UniAdvice on 1300 367 869.Are you in Year 10 or 11 and thinking about pursuing a career in business or commerce? Then comealong to our Meet the Business Leader event for your chance to meet with young professionals froma wide range of industries and in various roles, and gain an insight into their real life experiences. Atthis event all your career questions will be answered! Wednesday, 22 August 2012 from 4.30pm, TheInstitute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Level 1, 33 Erskine Street Sydney. To register, go towww.charteredaccountants.com.au/studentsAustralian National College of Beauty (ANCB) is holding a "Day of Beauty" workshop for studentsinterested in getting into the beauty industry. This workshop will give students an insight into thebeauty industry and a taste of what ANCB is all about. Participants will learn the basics of make-up,beauty therapy procedures and spa therapy. The workshop will be held on Saturday, 11th Augustfrom 10am - 4pm. The workshop is $50 including lunch and is held at the Surry Hills campus (57Foveaux Street). Go to ancb.edu.au or call 1300 885 385 to register.Online applications for the Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship Programat UTS are now available on the Bachelor of IT pageRound 1 applications close on Friday 29 June. The scholarship has also increased to $46,500 andenrolled 45 students this year.2013 UTS Engineering Scholarship applications are now open. Applications are online atwww.eng.uts.edu.au/scholarships along with scholarship details. Scholarships range from $5000 forthe first year of study to $100,000 over the 5 year degree. A number of scholarships are sponsoredby industry. 2012 industry sponsors include the Roads and Maritime Service and Toshiba. UTSEngineering are holding a Scholarships Information Evening on Wednesday 27 June 2012 at 6pm,where you can find out more about the UTS Engineering Co-operative Scholarship Program, theindustry sponsors, the scholarship selection criteria and how to apply. You will also get tips on howto interview well and will hear from current scholars about their experiences studying engineering at