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Welcome to the August 2009 issue of HillsSIP Happenings.
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The HillsSIP Team
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Awards for Excellence in Work Placement
On Wednesday 19th August in the Grand Ballroom of The Epping Club, the Hills and Hornsby communities celebrated the 8th Annual Hills Schools Industry Partnership Awards for Excellence in Work Placement. Present at the event were award winners and their families, school representatives and a variety of business and community guests. Students from 10 schools and 2 TAFE colleges were awarded for their performances in work placement.
Our celebrated winners were:
Hospitality
Highly Commended in Hospitality Work Placement
- Lana Morris, Year 12 Crestwood High School
Outstanding Achievement in Hospitality Work Placement
- Carla Toledano, Year 11 Pennant Hills High School
Outstanding Achievement in Hospitality Work Placement
- Liam Anwandter, Year 11 Hogs Breath Cafe
Business Services
Outstanding Achievement in Business Services Work Placement
- Christine Costa, Year 12 Mount St Benedict College
Automotive
Highly Commended in Automotive Work Placement
- Mark Broadbridge, Year 11 Normanhurst Boys High School
Metals & Engineering
Highly Commended in Metals & Engineering Work Placement
- Jay Ackroyd, Year 12 Kellyville High School
Construction
Outstanding Achievement in Construction Work Placement
- Mitchell Bandiera, Year 12 Galston High School
Highly Commended in Construction Work Placement
- Peter Smith, Year 12 Oakhill College
Tourism
Outstanding Achievement in Tourism Work Placement
- Kirstie Kirk, Year 11 Castle Hill High School
Information Technology
Outstanding Achievement in Information Technology
- Jorel Reyes, Year 11 St Leos College
Entertainment
Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment Work Placement
- Brittaney Herring-Cullen, Year 12 Castle Hill High School
Overall - Most Outstanding
Most Outstanding Achievement in Work Placement
- Claire Humphery, Year 11 Asquith Girls High School
The significance of Work Placement programs was further enhanced by the catering and events management efforts of students from Arden Anglican School at Epping. Through the Adopt a School Program, The Epping Club and Arden Anglican School have come together to work on many aspects of the Awards Night Event. Read More
Arden Anglican School Hospitality Students with Executive Chef, Bikky Ahluwalia and Arden hospitality teacher Debbie Joannides
CSI: The Mystery has been solved
On Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th August 300 students from Years 9 to 12 were treated to a rare opportunity to speak to people in industry about their jobs. Read More
Craig Denyer from Denyer Constructions
speaking to students about construction.
Accessing the Future
During August Hills Schools Industry Partnership put a call out to interested teachers and employers giving them the chance to attend The Accessing the Future: Assistive Technology in Education and Employment Forums for free. Subsequently we sponsored Matthew Smith from Headspace at Mt Druitt. The aim of these two forums was to provide information to people with a disability and service providers in the School, Higher Education and VET, and Employment sectors of the range of assistive technology that is currently out there. Read More
How can a school student convince an employer that they're worth employing?
If you've only ever been a school student, you may wonder how to convince a prospective employer that you're worth employing. Even if you've never worked in a paid job, you can demonstrate your potential by using examples of your everyday skills which could be applied in a workplace.
If you haven't ever had a job, you can focus on your potential rather than your existing abilities, giving examples of any particular qualities that you have such as a positive attitude, commitment and the ability to start and finish a task or project. Read More
Positions in the RTA for School Leavers
The RTA is now recruiting for the 2010 intake for Civil Engineering Cadets, Road Designers in Training and business Administration/Government Trainees for selected locations across regional and metropolitan NSW. These programs provide opportunities for young people to gain on-the-job experience and acquire a nationally recognised qualification through structured training and development, while earning a salary. Applications for these programs close on 18 September 2009. For further information go to Careers in RTA
Have you got what it takes?
Thinking about applying for an apprenticeship in the electrotechnology or energy and utilities industries? This online assessment tool has been developed to provide you with an understanding of the language, math and science knowledge and skills you will need when you enter the Electrotechnology trades. There is no pass or fail mark; you will receive a score from each section and advice on how to improve your score if necessary. You can try the assessment as many times as you like until you reach the required level. Visit Pre Apprenticeship Self Assessment Tool and try completing a pre-apprenticeship test.
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| The NSW and Australian Governments provide financial incentives and assistance to employers, apprentices and trainees. For the list of NSW Incentives: NSW Apprenticeships and for the Australian Government Incentives go to: Incentives & Assistance
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| For more information on any HillsSIP activities or general enquiries call Hills Schools Industry Partnership on 9639 7999 or email info@hillssip.com.au |
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Disclaimer: This e-newsletter contains information including data, documents and images prepared by the Hills Schools Industry Partnership Incorporated (HillsSIP). While the information has been formulated with all due care, HillsSIP does not warrant or represent that the information is complete, accurate or up to date. The information is subject to change without notice. |