Boarding House Lecture series

Technology Careers Night

Lots of Careers events in June for Year 12s

Australian Jobs Information - hot off the press!

National Australian Industry Overview:


• 19 broad industries in Australia

• Largest are Health Care, Social Assistance and Retail Trade

• Construction and Manufacturing are also large employing industries

• Although the Mining industry experienced the largest percentage rise in employment over the five years to Nov 2010, it had only the eighth largest number of new jobs, reflecting its small employment size

• Employment in Manufacturing fell over the five years to Nov 2010 but there are still nearly five times more workers employed in this industry than there are in Mining

• The decline in Manufacturing is part of a long-term trend reflecting structural adjustment in the Australian economy

All industries are projected to increase their employment over the next five years except Manufacturing

One in four new jobs is expected to be in:

• Health Care and Social Assistance

• Construction

• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services


Education and Training is next on the list of most new jobs and growth

Other industries which are expected to provide large numbers of new jobs include:

• Transport, Postal and Warehousing

• Retail Trade

• Mining

5 highest starting salaries for graduates:

• Dentistry ($75,000)

• Optometry ($70,000)

• Engineering ($56,000)

• Medicine ($55,000)

• Earth Sciences ($54,000)

Projected Employment Growth to 2015-16


Top 10 Occupational Clusters:

1. Carers and Aides

2. Medical Practitioners and Nurses

3. Construction Trades

4. Electro technology and Telecommunication Trades

5. Education Professionals

6. Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers

7. Sales Assistants and Salespersons

8. General-Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre, Receptionists

9. Engineers

10. Hospitality Workers

11. Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals

12. Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians, Inspectors

13. Health Diagnostic and Therapy Professionals

14. Numerical Clerks

15. Health and Welfare Support Workers

16. Business, Finance and HR Professionals

17. Drivers and Storepersons

18. Automotive and Engineering Trades

19. Food Trades

20. Corporate Managers

Some occupations (but not all) with 5-star growth predicted:

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Ambulance Officers and Paramedics

Architects

Bakers and Pastry Cooks

Barristers

Care Workers

Cartographers and Surveyors

Chefs

HR Clerks

Drillers, Miners and Shot Firers

Electricians

Engineering Professionals

Fire and Emergency Workers

Fitness Instructors

Geologists and Geophysicists

Graphic and Web Designers and Illustrators

Labourers, Construction and Mining

Construction Managers

Managers, Health and Welfare Services

Medical Practitioners

Nurses

Occupational Therapists

Pharmacists

Psychologists

Urban and Regional Planners

Plumbers

Sales Professionals

Science Professionals

Environmental Scientists

Sheet metal trade workers

Solicitors

Teachers (Early Childhood)

Veterinarians

Web Developers and Multimedia Specialists


Education News:

They May 2010 ABS Education and Work survey shows that those with a Certificate III/IV or higher qualification have lower unemployment rates than workers who do not hold post-school qualifications. The higher your qualification, the less likely you are to be unemployed. Higher qualifications generally mean higher pay.

Employment outcomes by field of study -- Bachelor Degree Graduates (% of those seeking full-time employment who were working full-time at 30 April, 2010):

(The information shown below is employment outcomes for Bachelor degree graduates, but the entry qualification for some occupations is commonly a Master’s Degree. For some other occupations, there is a mandatory internship/registration year before a graduate is admitted to the occupation)

• Rehabilitation 88.8%

• Building 84.3%

• Law 82.1%

• Accounting 79.1%

• Architecture 75.8%

• Agriculture 69.3%

• Chemical Engineering 67.7%

• Mathematics 66.8%

• Life Sciences 61.0%

• Visual and Performing Arts 53.5%

Prospects for Banking and Finance are interesting:

Bank Workers - decline

Financial Brokers – remain relatively stable

Financial Dealers – “ “

Financial Investment Advisors and Managers – same

Accountants – moderate growth

This information is taken from Australian Jobs 2011 (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Australian Government)

If you are curious about any particular industry or occupation, please ask and I’ll see if I can find an answer for you.

Kind regards
Monica

Ms. Monica Magann

Careers Counsellor
Prince Alfred College

IB Trial Examination Schedule

Calling all aspiring student leaders

The Young Leaders for Social Justice is a one week residential program at Trinity College, The University of Melbourne, which aims to develop the leadership skills associated with grassroots movements for social justice such as equality, democracy and transformation in young people. With its focus on social justice and critical enquiry the program will encourage students to strive beyond the typical student leadership role to make a difference in their wider community.


Students will:

• Be equipped with the skills to become effective change agents

• Learn how to make a difference as citizens and community leaders

• Develop understanding through active participation with visiting lecturers and guests, self-initiated work and engagement with community organisations



Guest Speakers include:

• Julian Burnside OA, QC

• Zoe Whyatt, General Manager SecondBite, Food for People in Need

• Dr Kerry Arabena, Chief Executive Lowitja Institute

• Dr Faye Bendrups



Case Studies include:

• Rooms for Refugees

• The Oasis (Salvation Army homelessness project)

• Mahboba's Promise



Activities include:

• Parliament House role play and tour

• Circus training at the National Institute of Circus Arts to develop confidence and push boundaries

• Short film production on the theme of homelessness

• Group project - groups will take on the role of an NGO with a proposal to government/funding institutions on a project in one of the key learning areas.



Scholarships available

There are a number of full and half scholarships for Australian students.

For more information please go to www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/young_leaders or email summerschools@trinity.unimelb.edu.au

UK Gap Year opportunities

We are pleased to advise that there are still limited places available for suitable post-Year 12 students who wish to undertake a Gap Year in 2012 working at a top UK boarding school.


Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and be prepared to work as an assistant Housemaster/mistress and/or classroom assistant, and involve themselves in extra-curricular sporting and artistic pursuits. During term time pocket money and full board accommodation is included. The school holidays will provide individuals with many opportunities to explore the UK and Europe.

We endeavour to match schools with the particular skill-set of the student – for example some UK schools are particularly strong in the performing arts, so an Australian student who can demonstrate skills in this area would be of great interest. Similarly, sports-oriented Gap Year students are highly regarded by many UK schools.

More detailed information can be found on our web site www.ukgapyear.com.au  and a full brochure is available on request.  Initial questions can be addressed to Minetta Cox at Champion Travel, telephone (08) 8239 0999 or Louise Brunner on (08) 8363 7260.

Louise Brunner

Gap Year Coordinator

Tuition, study help for Year 12s on Saturdays

SACE special provisions,illness, misadventure

 All SACE students should be using the form shown below for any absences during assessment tasks. This includes illness and misadventure and personal circumstances. Completing this form helps the school to support you when finalising moderation and internal assessments. Forms can be collected from your subject teachers, or from Mr Parker's office. Failure to complete these forms could affect or jeopardise your internal grades for both school reports and for moderation purposes.

KPMG Cadetship Program

A cadetship placement is available to students intending to study for a commerce or business degree majoring in accounting or information systems. This program includes both work and university commitments, which varies depending on your progress with the University course. See http://www.kpmg.com.au/ for more details and to lodge and e-application.

Jason Fox Academic Performance Program: Tuesday May 17

Dr Jason Fox will be visiting us on Tuesday May 17 for a full day of Academic Performance coaching. A program is listed below. Please note that all spots for 1 to 1 coaching are now full, however, I am sure Jason would be happy to field any questions via e-mail throughout the year. The day concludes with a parent seminar from 7.00pm -8.00pm in the Piper Pavilion.


Dr Jason Fox Academic Performance Program Tuesday May 17

Module 1:    1 to 1 coaching(full) Piper Pavilion

Module 2:    Key Note for all Year 12s Anzac Hall

Module 3:    Performance Workshop for Boarders and International students Piper Pavilion

Module 4:    1 to 1 coaching(full) Piper Pavilion

Module 5:    Performance Workshop for all IB students Piper Pavilion

Module 6:    1 to 1 coaching(full) Piper Pavilion

Temporary Parking Changes for Year 12 Student Car Park

The Middle School is introducing the eduKART Program in 2011 as an integral component of the Year 8 curriculum. The program will involve Year 8 boys building, refining and testing electric powered vehicles in the eduKART workshop located on the Parade West, opposite the back entrance to the College. Much of the testing during the construction phase will take place in the car park directly beside the workshop, the Year 12 car park.

The eduKART program will require the use of the Year 12 student car park during each of these weeks. We have made alternative car parking arrangements for Year 12 students for this time. They will use the staff car park in Little Flinders Street behind the Early Learning Centre. Special parking permits will be allocated and will need to be displayed during this time. These permits will be distributed by the Year 12 Coordinator, Mr Scott Parker.


Dates of the eduKART Program

Program 1 Term 2 Week 3 16 May – 20 May

Program 2 Term 2 Week 6 6 June – 10 June

Program 3 Term 3 Week 7 5 September – 9 September

Program 4 Term 3 Week 10 26 September – 30 September

Uni SA Bonus Points for SACE subjects in Year 12