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End of Term Party – Winter Themeby Marian OsmanOn Thursday, 24 May, CQUniversity Sydney had DJ Ilker from SoundAgents host the Term 1 End of Term Party playing all the latest hits for ourstudents and staff to dance to. There were 2 lucky door prizes won by 2of our students. Weenjoyed deliciousWinter cuisine withPumpkin Soup,Vegetable Soup andVegetarian Lasagnecatered by our lovelystaff from the LibraryCafé on Level 3.Students and staff dancing in the basementMeet Lyndall, our new TECC CoordinatorAll of this was theuniversity’s wayThe food was delicious!!of wishing all ourstudents ‘Good Luck’for their exams and sending them off on a short break from theirstudies with some excitement.Approximately 300 students attended this exciting event.Hi Everyone!My name isLyndall Bentonand I am thenew Training,Employmentand CareerCoachingCoordinatorfor SydneyCampus. I haveworked forLyndall Benton CQUniversityin the StudentAdministration and Finance sectorsince December 2005 and wasrecently appointed to this role in May.I am extremely excited to be in thisposition and have the opportunityto assist students in becoming ‘jobready’.TECC provides the followingservices:• Career coaching and planning• ‘Be job ready’ workshops• Assistance with preparing a jobapplication• Opportunities to acquire workexperience in fi eld of study• Involvement in community projectsand volunteer positions• Industry related employerinformation sessions• Information regarding part-time,vacation and graduate employment.To make an appointment to seeme please see the Learning SkillsUnit front desk (on Level 1) or emailtecc@syd.cqu.edu.au.You can also follow me on Facebookand fi nd out on the latest TECCnews; Search for Lyndall BentonTECC and add me as a friend!www.facebook.com/lyndall.bentontecc
Training, Employment& Career CoachingWhat are some of the eventsTECC has held recently?Centre for Volunteering EventThe purpose of this event wasto increase students’ knowledgeand awareness of volunteeringopportunities within the communityand how it can benefi t all partiesinvolved.The following not for profi torganisations had representativespresent to students over a 3 hoursession.* Centre for Volunteering* Special Olympics NSW* St Vincent de Paul Society* The Cancer Council NSWApproximately 50 students attendedthe event and feedback wasextremely positive from both studentsand presenters.Students discovered:* How to add valuable workexperience and vital skills to theirresume through volunteering.* The inspiration to join around 40%of Australians that volunteer eachyear and get networking!* How to get involved with their localcommunity.InterContinental Hotels GrouppresentationThis companypresentationwas aimed atstudents from all disciplines whowish to work in the hotel industry.The presenter explained therecruitment process, the importanceof good applications, and how hotelsselect people reflecting their brands.Students gave extremely positivefeedback for this event.Institute of CharteredAccountants in AustraliapresentationTheobjective ofthis eventwas to inform students of optionsafter completing their accountingcourses. ICAA were also asked topresent on a topic to assist with‘Job Ready’ skills and presentedon Networking Skills. This was thefi rst time that the ICAA presentedat CQUniversity Sydney; with suchfantastic feedback from the event wewill have more visits from ICAA in thefuture!What to expect soon fromTECC...18th July 2012‘The Alumni Experience’This is an opportunity for currentstudents to listen to CQUniversitygraduates who are enjoyingsuccessful careers. They willshare with you their advice on jobsearching, interview skills, how tostay positive in a very competitivetime and tips to be job ready! Thiswill also be a chance to network...Keep this date free!21st August 2012‘Australian Computer Society(ACS) Presentation’Representatives from the ACS willbe on campus to present to studentsabout:* Who is the ACS?* What defi nes a professional?* Information on the job market* Expected roles and salaries* Continual professional developmentKeep an eye out for the email invitein August.July – October 2012‘Tax Help on Campus’Get free helpwith your taxreturn from aCQUniversityTax Help studentvolunteer!* Are your tax affairs simple?* Do you earn around $50,000 orless?You could be eligible.Information will be sent in the comingweeks about how to make anappointment.Visit TECC on Level 1 formore information aboutthese events and much,much more...
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