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National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2023
My VET Journey
What is a Student Contribution Amount?
Defence Civilian Undergraduate Sponsorship
Understanding Your Money Online Course
A letter to my Year 12 self
What can you do with your core skills?
The Aviation Careers Mentor Program
Have you heard of lifelong learning?
Who should go to open days
Careers in Psychology
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What is a Student Contribution Amount?
Not too long ago, we wrote a blog explaining all about Commonwealth Supported Places (or CSPs). If you enrol in a degree with a CSP, the Government will cover some of the cost of the degree, and whatever is left over for you to pay is called a Student Contribution Amount. What is my
Defence Civilian Undergraduate Sponsorship
The Department of Defence is offering sponsorships to students who have completed their secondary education and are interested in pursuing a degree as a civilian student on campus at the UNSW Canberra at ADFA. Civilian students will learn alongside military cadets who are training in order to join the Australian Defence Force in either the
A letter to my Year 12 self
Wondering what it’s like to be a university student? Meet fourth-year Bachelor of Arts/Law student Jessie Xiao as she writes to her Year 12 self about all the experiences awaiting her at UNSW. Read the full article here: https://www.news.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/letter-my-year-12-self-jessies-perspective
Who should go to open days
The short answer is everyone. Well that is to say anyone who is planning on a tertiary education (and that includes TAFE and VET of course). Perhaps you think that Year 12’s are the only people who should go to Open Days. Well they are definitely a large part of the target audience that’s for
How can I talk to the universities I’m thinking about?
Whether you’re planning to head off to university after high school or you’re still undecided, one of the best ways to get all your questions answered is to contact the universities directly. These days there are heaps of ways that you can reach out to them, they’ve made it pretty easy to get in touch.
Casper Test | 2023 Admissions
What is the Casper test? The Casper test is an online situational judgement test. Like the UCAT, it is an extra step you need to take before being admitted to some university degrees. When taking the test, you are given a series of hypothetical scenarios, and then must answer questions about how you would
Steps for Applying to University
Are you considering going to university once school is over? There are over one million Australians currently studying at university, and if you’ve decided you want to join them then you need to know how to apply. There are a few steps to follow, but we’ll walk through them one by one in this article.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

My VET Journey
Vocational Education and Training (VET) opens doors to endless career opportunities. In this video, former VET students look back on their VET journey and how it shaped their successful careers. https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/career-and-study-pathways/educational-pathways-program/resources/my-vet-journey Watch the full video here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/career-and-study-pathways/educational-pathways-program/resources/my-vet-journey
My VET Journey
Vocational Education and Training (VET) opens doors to endless career opportunities. In this video, former VET students look back on their VET journey and how it shaped their successful careers. https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/career-and-study-pathways/educational-pathways-program/resources/my-vet-journey Watch the full video here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/career-and-study-pathways/educational-pathways-program/resources/my-vet-journey
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
What is a USI? A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters, that is unique to you. It allows you to create a secure online record of all or any nationally recognised training that you complete. You’ll only ever need to create one USI account, it will be yours for life.
Deadly Start Pathways
Interested in a career in healthcare? Mater Education, in partnership with Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) and Brisbane North West Trade Training Centre, is proud to offer this customised program, which gives school students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander the opportunity to explore a range of exciting healthcare career
Real success stories
Have you been considering the pathways to your dream career lately? If you have, it might help to read stories of people who have been there before you. This is where the Australian VET Alumni Program comes in. You can search through the stories of hundreds of students who have successfully gained a qualification, and
Free and Low-Cost TAFE
Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification when you leave high school? The Government is providing lots of subsidies to make the cost of training cheaper, and in some cases, totally free. There are tons of qualifications to choose from in a variety of industries, from IT to construction, hospitality to health care. There
Summer Skills Program
Summer Skills is an initiative of NSW JobTrainer. It offers young people aged 16-24 the opportunity to upskill, prepare and get ahead through fee-free training courses in construction, coding, business, horticulture, social media, mental health and more. This fee-free training offers multiple benefits for school leavers such as: allowing them to gain skills that can