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- JPC Careers
- Careers Calendar
- Canberra Career's Expo Info Evening - 7 August
- APS Career Starter Program
- Uni of Wollongong - VISIT to JPC
- JPC Careers Community
- Open Days
- University of Canberra - Early Entry closes 9 August
- Uni of Canberra - Faculty of Arts and Design
- ACU Early Entry
- UNSW Canberra Updates
- Traineeships Expression of Interest
- Academy of Interactive Entertainment
- Charles Sturt University - Early Entry
- University of Melbourne - application information
- Wisetech Global - Software Engineering Program
This is your JPC Careers Team for 2024:
- Ms Teena Zorzi - Leader of Learning and Wellbeing (Careers and Pathways)
- Mr Dominic Charter - Leader of VET (Vocational Education and Training)
- Mrs Natasha Bramham - Careers Support
You can contact all of us at careers.jpc@cg.catholic.edu.au
Career Mondays/Fridays
Mr Charter and Ms Zorzi will be in the ICF Careers space every Monday/Friday at lunch for drop-in sessions. If you have a question about Careers, Pathways or VET, drop by!
JPC Careers Website
JPC now has a Career's calendar for any JPC career-related events such as guest speakers, university visits etc. Please see the link below, which can also be accessed from our school website.
Opens 7th August!
The Australian Government School Leaver Program is aimed at Year 12 students. It is a 12-month career development program which is full-time, permanent with a competitive salary, paid holidays and superannuation. While you’re working, you’ll study for a Certificate IV in Government or Human Resources
You’ll build skills on the job at one of the many Australian Government departments and agencies participating in the program.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Would you like to know more about this program? Attend one of their information sessions by clicking the Microsoft teams link below, on the date and time listed.
- Thursday 1, 8, 15, 22 August
- 4.00pm-4.30pm
The UOW will be visiting JPC at recess on Monday 5 August. They will also be available for questions during period 3.
Early entry applications closing soon!
UOW Early Admission is our early offer program for students completing Year 12 during 2024. When you apply for Early Admission, UOW considers your unique skills and experiences, alongside your Year 11 results, so you can earn an offer to uni before you sit your first exam.
Save the date for these open days in Canberra:
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) - Friday 13 September
University of Canberra - Saturday 14 September
Australian Catholic University (ACU) - Saturday 14 September
All other uni open days - NSW/ACT
If you’re a current Year 12 student applying to UC for undergraduate study next year, you could receive an early admission offer under the Early Offer Scheme using criteria other than your ATAR.
Important dates:
- 9 August 2024: applications close
- 23 August 2024: Early Offer document deadline
- 5 September 2024: offers released
FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN
If you are interested in courses such as creative writing, culture/heritage, film design, architecture, design, construction, journalism, media and graphic design - then see the amazing opportunities below:
Portfolio Entry: Don’t let your ATAR define you. At UC, we know ATARs aren't everything. Thanks to Portfolio Entry, if you've got the will to get into university, we've got the way.
Holiday Short Courses for High School Students
Held during the school holidays over two or three days, our short courses provide hands-on learning opportunities inspired by our creative degrees. Get a sense of life at UC before you finish school. Learn from the best in the field and discover your passions here at the University of Canberra.
Early Entry
If you missed the webinar about early entry, you can watch the video below! Applications close on 16 September 2024.
UNSW are excited to announce our newly established campus in Canberra’s City centre. In 2025, UNSW will welcome their first undergraduate students in our Bachelor of Cyber Security program.
The Bachelor of Cyber Security is a future-focused, three-year degree informed by critical government and industry skills gaps. Students will have access to a range of targeted courses developed to respond to the needs of government and industry within a sector defined by rapid change. For more information, click the link below.
AFL SportsReady is currently seeking expressions of interest from applicants looking to secure a traineeship in Canberra, commencing in 2024.
Traineeships are an amazing opportunity that allows you to earn while you learn, gaining real-world experience and invaluable skills along the way.
Imagine getting paid while gaining practical workplace experience – it’s like having the best of both worlds!
2 October - Industry Experience Day (Year 10, 11 and 12)
AIE's Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.
Applications are open now and close Saturday 31 August, with offers made in late September.
Please register below for their early entry information webinar on 21 August.
Planning on applying to the University of Melbourne, but a little unsure of the steps involved?
Join them for this upcoming webinar designed specifically for interstate students in which we’ll answer all your application questions. You’ll be guided through the process by our Future Students team and a VTAC representative, so you can confidently apply for your preferred Melbourne undergraduate course in 2025.