Hawkesbury High School

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Careers

For careers information please contact our Careers Advisor, Claire Hamilton, on 02 4579 6800 or email  hawkesbury-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

 

* Job Jump Careers News Bulletins:-

Please click on each link to view University, TAFE and current careers events.

 

* School to Work for Secondary Students with Disability

School to Work for Secondary Students with Disability - Thursday, 24 July 2025

 

* TVET Virtial Subject Selection

TVET Virtual Subject Selection - TAFE courses on offer to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2026.

Students can combine these courses with their school pattern of study.  The Virtual Subject Selection will be held on 3 July at 6:00pm via Microsoft Teams, using the link below:-

* TVET Virtual Subject Selection

 

* Career pathways programs, services and resources

Career pathways programs, services and resources | NSW Government

Discover programs, services and resources to help support students who are planning for their career and post-school pathway.

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Career pathway programs, services and resources

Explore a variety of career-related programs, services and information to find what suits you.

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Find programs, services and resources tailored to you

Find tailored information for your specific needs. Begin your search with a filtered view of programs, services and resources suited for:

  • a student looking for career pathways

  • a parent seeking guidance for your child

  • a teacher or school staff member in need of educational resources

  • a business or employer searching for partnership opportunities.

     

     

 

Careers events in subject interest areas, see blow information:-

* CAPA Careers information:-

AMPA Dance Experience Day

7 July

Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites dancers to join us on campus for a day of dance. Register and bring your friends along and get ready to move!

Dancers will have a chance to participate in contemporary & improvisation classes facilitated by AMPA’s inspiring faculty and experience what studying dance full-time is like at AMPA. A Q&A with the program’s Head of Dance will allow aspiring dancers, choreographers, and dance teachers, to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit their future careers.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ampa-dance-experience-day-tickets-1302722571279

 

AMPA Experience Day - Music Theatre

9 July

Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring Music Theatre majors aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music!

Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Experience a day in the life of an AMPA music student to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit your future.

Parents also welcome to attend.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ampa-experience-day-music-theatre-tickets-1302720294469

 

AMPA Experience Day - Classical Performance & Composition

14 July

Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring Classical musicians and Composers aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music!

Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Experience a day in the life of an AMPA music student to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit your future.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ampa-experience-day-classical-performance-composition-tickets-1302728769819

 

AMPA Experience Day - Contemporary Music Performance & Music Production

17 July

Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) invites aspiring contemporary musicians and music creators aged 16 and over to join us on campus for a day of music!

Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Experience a day in the life of an AMPA music student to gain further insight into tertiary education and how it can benefit your future.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ampa-experience-day-contemporary-music-performance-music-production-tickets-1302719682639

 

Australian Institute of Music HSC Masterclass

11 July

AIM’s HSC Performance Workshop is designed exclusively for Year 12 Music 1 and 2 students who are interested in improving and polishing their performance works for their assessments, trial performances and HSC.

ing this workshop, you will be broken up into specialised Masterclasses to workshop your HSC performance material with an expert instrumentalist in your chosen style. Together you will focus on important musical parameters based on performance characteristics and the concepts of music.

You will perform the material studied in your Masterclass and receive feedback from experienced HSC teachers and music experts. This session also covers issues such as performance anxiety and developing focus under stress, delivered by AIM’s experienced lecturers.

In addition, AIM staff will provide advice on examination ensembles, performance material, scores, and parts, and provide advice on booking accompanying musicians for performance examinations.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hsc-masterclass-syd-july-school-holiday-workshop-tickets-1326056323159

 

The Grove Studios Academy Open Day

2 August

The Grove Studios Academy will be hosting an open day, join us for a tour of our iconic music studios and learn more about our diploma and advanced diploma of music (sound production). https://www.thegrovestudiosacademy.com/events

 

Shillington (Graphic Design) Info Session

21 August

Hosted by our teaching team, join this event to discover Shillington’s unique approach to design education and have all your questions answered.

You’ll also meet graduates who were in your shoes not long ago! https://calendly.com/shillingtoneducation-info/online-info-session-graphic-design-20-novemb-clone?month=2025-08

 

Improv Theatre Sydney - School Holiday Workshops

17 July, Registrations Now Open

Want to learn playbuilding skills that will give you an advantage in devising your school drama projects? Keen to get a headstart on your HSC Group Performance? or just have fun?

All of our school holidays workshops are designed to help students get confident with skills explored in the classroom as part of the NSW Drama syllabus for stages 3-5 and HSC. See how our workshops link to the syllabus here.

Not to mention you’ll connect with like-minded students and have a bunch of fun. It’s the perfect creative outlet in the school break! https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/school-holiday-workshops-under-18/

 

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University of Sydney HSC Preparation Courses (Years 10-12)

Enrolments Open for July Classes

Are you nervous about tackling the HSC? Take it from us – every successful HSC begins with preparation. And now, our team of experienced educators have got you covered, with a comprehensive program of HSC preparation courses.

Led by our highly experienced team of educators, each intensive course is tailored around a critical aspect of the HSC curriculum and offers up-to-date subject knowledge and skills. These intensive holiday courses are perfect for consolidating your school studies and developing key subject knowledge that’ll give you an edge when it comes time to sit your exams. Plus, our expert tutors will teach you examination skills designed to invigorate and challenge your approach to the test material.

Classes available for:

● HSC Mathematics - Extension 1

● HSC Mathematics - Standard 2

● HSC Business Studies

● HSC English Advanced - Module B: T.S. Eliot's 'Selected Poems'

● HSC English Advanced - Module B: Henry IV Part 1

● HSC English Advanced - Module C: Craft of Writing

● HSC Physics

● HSC Economics

● Year 10-12 Study Methods

● Year 10-12 Essay Writing https://cce.sydney.edu.au/courses/hsc-preparation

 

* Maths and Science Careers information:-

Royal Australian Chemical Institute - International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)

Registration Closes 26 July

The ICQ stands out as a unique chemistry education initiative, providing a dynamic and focused exploration of chemistry for school students between years 7 - 12. It aims to kindle interest in chemistry and underscore the crucial role of chemists in society. It serves as an opportunity for teachers to gauge their students' understanding of chemistry and acts as a platform to encourage students to pursue studies and careers in chemistry. Going beyond standard syllabus content, the Quiz is designed to be engaging and thought-provoking. With questions that encourage students to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, ICQ is truly an international competition, attracting participants from Australia and across the world. Come explore the world of chemistry!

https://www.raci.org.au/education-outreach/school-competitions/icq

 

University of Sydney HSC Preparation Courses (Years 10-12)

Enrolments Open for July Classes

Are you nervous about tackling the HSC? Take it from us – every successful HSC begins with preparation. And now, our team of experienced educators have got you covered, with a comprehensive program of HSC preparation courses.

Led by our highly experienced team of educators, each intensive course is tailored around a critical aspect of the HSC curriculum and offers up-to-date subject knowledge and skills. These intensive holiday courses are perfect for consolidating your school studies and developing key subject knowledge that’ll give you an edge when it comes time to sit your exams. Plus, our expert tutors will teach you examination skills designed to invigorate and challenge your approach to the test material.

Classes available for:

● HSC Mathematics - Extension 1

● HSC Mathematics - Standard 2

● HSC Business Studies

● HSC English Advanced - Module B: T.S. Eliot's 'Selected Poems'

● HSC English Advanced - Module B: Henry IV Part 1

● HSC English Advanced - Module C: Craft of Writing

● HSC Physics

● HSC Economics

● Year 10-12 Study Methods

● Year 10-12 Essay Writing

https://cce.sydney.edu.au/courses/hsc-preparation

 

International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)

Registration Closes 23 July

The ICQ stands out as a unique chemistry education initiative, providing a dynamic and focused exploration of chemistry for school students between years 7 - 12. It aims to kindle interest in chemistry and underscore the crucial role of chemists in society. It serves as an opportunity for teachers to gauge their students' understanding of chemistry and acts as a platform to encourage students to pursue studies and careers in chemistry. Going beyond standard syllabus content, the Quiz is designed to be engaging and thought-provoking. With questions that encourage students to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, ICQ is truly an international competition, attracting participants from Australia and across the world. Come explore the world of chemistry! https://www.raci.org.au/education-outreach/school-competitions/icq

 

Sydney Science Trail

9-16 August

Join us for a family-friendly science festival at the Australian Museum on Saturday 9 August as we kick off National Science Week. Explore the famous Sydney Science Trail Expo full of interactive stalls where you can meet scientists and get up close to science and technology - it's a kids STEM bonanza!

Adventure to the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan on Saturday 16 August for a free interactive program of science talks, nature experiences and hands-on activities. https://australian.museum/event/sydney-science-trail/

 

* HSIE Careers information:-

UNSW 2025 Girls in Business Camp - Few Tickets Left

15-17 July

he 2025 Girls in Business (GiB) Camp is designed for female-identifying students in years 10, 11 or 12 from across NSW, who want to explore a future in business. This collaborative program with UNSW Business School and our industry partners aims to equip these students with the skills, desire, and ambition to study and work in the disciplines of:

●       Banking and Finance

●       Economics

●       Information Systems and Technology Management

●       Risk and Actuarial Studies

To provide students with an understanding of these study areas and to learn from inspiring female-identifying role models, we will be delivering workshops, info sessions and company site visits across 3 days, 15 – 17 July 2025:

●       Day 1: Students will participate in various activities held by acadmics, current students and alumni

●       Day 2: Students will visit industry partners in Sydney CBD

●       Day 3: Students will participate in a case competition capstone, and will learn about the different UNSW enrolment pathways.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-girls-in-business-camp-tickets-1357909496859

 

Year 9 and  10 female students: Empowering Women in Finance & Tech: Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders

Macquarie invites your school to attend our upcoming career event on the 1st of September at our global headquarters in Sydney.

At Macquarie, we're not just looking at the future; we're actively shaping it. We aim to foster a more equitable tomorrow by increasing the representation of women, gender diverse, and non-binary individuals in the banking and technology sectors. 

Join us for exclusive event crafted to inspire and guide Year 9 and 10 students. This event is designed to showcase the myriads of career paths available and demonstrate how subject choices can be a pathway towards future opportunities. 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bTbk9-dLREOjwJiRH_Mwa-vHcXdp9bVCrrX2WrbOUD1UNEFKQTVQOUVIVDdENDZJTzI5Q0pNNDdQQi4u&utm_campaign=12413337-Aus%20Targeted%20%7C%20Term%202%20%7C%202025&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-93DdezV_LT_pOg-FfuKk8nJ-d199qw_wN0cGOmEf5Fc5VQxqEvb5QZreX4OtquQXOmQKysidm5QnsX_hvuBXLP6EgwLpebIM2RTUxyCg4nS2h-0Qg&_hsmi=362662304&utm_content=362489270&utm_source=hs_email

 

University of Sydney - ARTiculate Economics | Trade Wars: Will Tariffs Make Anyone Great Again?

20 August

Donald Trump’s tariffs are upending the global economic order as we know it. After decades of globalisation, a trade war between the world’s two largest economies, the US and China, is reverberating through supply chains, financial markets and international institutions. This interactive talk will draw on a range of different economic lenses and data points to reconsider the arguments for free trade versus economic protectionism in the Trump era. It will demonstrate how a political economy approach is essential for understanding the forces that are shaping the future of the global economy, and Australia’s place in it, in highly uncertain times. https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/5217465812831/WN_6WR-RsgtQNeOvKiLUYzDEg#/registration

 

University of Newcastle Year 11 Future Entrepreneurs Challenge

Entries Close 22 August

he Newcastle Business School Year 11 Future Entrepreneurs Challenge is the ideal way to join the entrepreneurs of the future.

Entry is as simple as submitting a business plan online. As a finalist you have the opportunity to pitch your idea to an expert panel and audience.

Prizes include an iPad, cash prizes and scholarship opportunities.

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/newcastle-business-school/year-11-business-plan-challenge-2023

 

University of Sydney - ARTiculate Ancient History | Ethical considerations for the care and management of human remains in museums and the field

2 September

What constitutes the respectful and dignified care and display of human remains? As attitudes keep shifting, how do we, as museum curators and archaeologists, sensitively navigate the many different historical and contemporary perspectives and opinions? This talk will draw on the latest research underway at the Chau Chak Wing Museum into the ethical care, treatment, interpretation and display of human remains, with a particular focus on Egypt. It will consider the perspectives of researcher, museum visitor, descent communities and museum professionals, as well as different cultural contexts and the ancient dead. The talk will also address the legacies of colonial collecting practices inherited by museum curators, as well as other ethical issues posed by modern scientific analysis and restitution. https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817506923634/WN_L5rvoaCwTtCHkInxRsgEcg#/registration

 

University of Sydney HSC Preparation Courses (Years 10-12)

Enrolments Open for July Classes

Are you nervous about tackling the HSC? Take it from us – every successful HSC begins with preparation. And now, our team of experienced educators have got you covered, with a comprehensive program of HSC preparation courses.

Led by our highly experienced team of educators, each intensive course is tailored around a critical aspect of the HSC curriculum and offers up-to-date subject knowledge and skills. These intensive holiday courses are perfect for consolidating your school studies and developing key subject knowledge that’ll give you an edge when it comes time to sit your exams. Plus, our expert tutors will teach you examination skills designed to invigorate and challenge your approach to the test material.

Classes available for:

● HSC Mathematics - Extension 1

● HSC Mathematics - Standard 2

● HSC Business Studies

● HSC English Advanced - Module B: T.S. Eliot's 'Selected Poems'

● HSC English Advanced - Module B: Henry IV Part 1

● HSC English Advanced - Module C: Craft of Writing

● HSC Physics

● HSC Economics

● Year 10-12 Study Methods

● Year 10-12 Essay Writing

https://cce.sydney.edu.au/courses/hsc-preparation

 

 

* TAS

Le Cordon Bleu - Expressions of interest now open for Diplome CordonTec in Australia

Are you passionate about French cuisine and dreaming of working in a restaurant, cafe or hotel? Look no further than Diplôme CordonTec, a NEW training program to hit Australian shores after huge success internationally!

Designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and hands-on experience in culinary arts, Diplôme CordonTec is your passport to comprehensive training in not one, but four disciplines – cuisine, pâtisserie, boulangerie and service.

Expressions of interest is now open for those looking to undertake this program, with the option to study in Adelaide, Sydney or Melbourne. Register your details at the link below and we'll send you more information once the program officially launches. https://globalac.cordonbleu.edu/auscordontec-expression-of-interest