There is now a new space for Part Time Jobs on the Careers Website. This is kept up to date and the jobs included in this news letter will be taken from there.

Grill'd Healthy Burgers Team Members - Belconnen
Grill'd Healthy Burgers Team Members - Manuka
Grill'd Healthy Burgers Team Members - Canberra Centre
TK Maxx Retail Sales Assistant - Belconnen
Freight Handlers Required
Hungry Jack's Crew Member - Queanbeyan
Hungry Jack's Crew Member - Belconnen
Hungry Jack's Crew Member - Fyshwick
IGA Retail assistant - Kambah
Catalogue deliverer - Northside and Southside
Spotlight Team Member - Gungahlin
Casual Cafe/ Restaurant All-rounder - Belconnen
Casual Kitchen Hand - Greenway
Learn to Swim Teacher - Fyshwick

*Organisations and employers for the positions listed have not been vetted in anyway by St Francis Xavier College. They are publicly available on either indeed.com.au or seek.com.au and from the wording on the ad have been deemed of interest. Please advise the career advisor of any concerns regarding any communication with or experience at any place of employment. *

Women in Trade
If you are in year 10 or 11, female and would like to try some trades in construction while being paid and continuing your studies at SFX please come see the careers staff with your updated resume ASAP.

The Labour Market Information Portal is continually being updated with a number of research and analysis insights related to the impacts of COVID-19 on the labour market.

The information includes things like:
- A new Skills Match fact-sheet, which shows how hospitality workers have likely developed the skills needed for a range of jobs currently in demand.
- Where to get help and information on:

A jobs Hub providing an up to date list of some of the businesses and organisations that are currently hiring
how to contact them if you are looking for work
the latest information on jobs by location
Support for apprentices and trainees
Information for job seekers, and participants
Support for Australian businesses to manage cash flow challenges and retain employees.

Competitions

University and TAFE/CIT Events

These blue buttons will direct you to the school careers website for more information. See below for University News and Events

University Virtual Campus Tours

University Open Days Online

Scholarships, Early Entry and Alternative Pathways

UC CONNECT - YEAR 12 STUDENT INFORMATION

An alternative pathway to University of Canberra if your ATAR is going to be too low or you are sitting an Accredited Package.

UC Connect developed by UC College in conjunction with the University of Canberra (UC) provides a pathway for current Year 12 students and current school leavers who wish to study an undergraduate degree at the UC and whose current academic qualifications do not allow them direct admission to the University. You will study three preparation subjects that focus on the development of skills needed to successfully study at university:

• Humanities - prepares you for the content, style and subject matter of academic teaching and thinking.
• Analytical methods - develops your analytical thinking skills and your competence in solving mathematical problems.
• Academic techniques - teaches the practical skills you need to comply with university standards and expectations.
• Numeracy and Digital Literacy – learn via a range of appropriate technologies to assist with your studies.

Classes for UC Connect are held on Mondays and Fridays.

Dates are as following:

18 Week Program August 2020
• Orientation: Monday 27 July
• Classes commence: Monday, 3 August
• Classes conclude: Friday, 4 December

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• UC Connect is a commonwealth supported enabling pathway program. There are no tuition fees charged. Students must be Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia. For more information visit studyassist.gov.au.

Note: you will need to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of $310.

Classes run on Mondays and Fridays between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.
You attend four (4) to five (5) hours of classes on each of these days.
Additional time will need to be allocated to complete group and/or individual assignments on campus.

You will need to seek support from St Francis Xavier College.

Please come speak to us in the Careers Office if you think this may be of interest to you.

UC Presentation for SFX

UC admissions are having a presentation exclusive to SFX year 11s and 12s and their families on Wednesday 3^rd June at 2pm. This will be your opportunity to learn about getting into and studying at UC.

Please visit the following link at that time to attend; https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pUQUVMn2RgKL4MSEQrPFyw

Year 13 Expo Articles

We are looking for students who attended the Year 13 Expo to email careers@sfx.act.edu.au with your thoughts on how it went and what you learnt. If you would be interested we would love for you to be part of an up coming article in the SFX Newsletter!

THERE’S STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR AN ADF GAP YEAR

Gap Year is a great option for students interested in experiencing life in the Navy, Army or Air Force. In just 12-months, they’ll gain a great salary package, security and stability, unparalleled skills and experience, plus friends for life. All of which will help them decide on a future career – and excel in it.

With more than 20 roles to choose from, your students are sure to find one to suit their interests. They’ll experience life in management, engineering, logistics and warehousing, combat and security, and administration.

Applications for the following job roles are closing soon:

Driver	Closing Friday 30 May 2020
Warehouse Storeperson	Closing Monday 1 June 2020
Army Officer	Closing Friday 5 June 2020
Administration Assistant	Closing Thursday 30 June 2020
Airbase Protection and Security	Closing Thursday 30 June 2020
Infantry Soldier	Closing Thursday 30 June 2020
Electronics Engineer	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Electronics Engineer Submariner	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Helicopter Pilot	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Marine Engineer	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Marine Engineer Submariner	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Maritime Logistics Officer	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Maritime Warfare Officer	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner	Closing Friday 31 July 2020
Air Defence Operator	Open
Airfield Defence Guard	Open
Aviation Support Technician	Open
Navy Sailor	Open
Warehouse Coordinator	Open

There’s still time for you to apply.
For more information call 13 19 01 or visit defencejobs.gov.au

MyUAC App

Find out how to use the MyUAC app here.

Careers With Horses - Early Applications

Thoroughbred Industry Careers will be taking early applications for the 2021 Explorer Cadetship - a 12-month stable & stud horsemanship program in the thoroughbred industry. It kicks off with a 12-week residential component of practical and theoretical training, followed by two paid work- experience placements at a leading racing stable and stud farm. Lindy@tbindustrycareers.com.au for details.

Here to help.

At SFX you can access a huge range of resources on the school careers website!
https://careersfx.com.au/

You can also come visit us in the office beside the senior year co-ordinator's offices. Email careers@sfx.act.edu.au for answers to all the questions you have about your future or to request an interview.