Resources
Download the attached form to order your Get Connected & Resume Builder resources for 2011.
Ensure you have a plan of action when you leave school by completing our 3 Point Action Plan.
Application to Membership on the Hills Schools Industry Partnership Work Placement Advisory
Free apprenticeship and traineeship expo - click link to view information flyer.
Free Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo for Young people aged 15 years and older.
Free Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo - Tuesday 13th September 2011, for young people aged 15 years and older. Read more...
Latest vacancies from ATC attached to link. Please ensure any enquiries are directed to the contact listed under description of traineeship in the vacancy listing.
January 2012 Vacancy Listing Please ensure you contact the allocated ATC person for additional information.
From 1 July 2009 if you apply for and get Youth Allowance (Job Seeker) and don\'t have Year 12 or a Certificate II qualification, you will need to do further study or training.
Discobility Event is on Thursday 12th April at St Ive\'s attached is the information flyer with all the details.
HillsSIP designed this booklet to help step young people through the changes from secondary school into adult life.
Aims to help people with a disability plan for their future study and employment. Check out our top ten tips for getting ready for life after school. You can also download our workbook for young people with disabilities here. The workbook will help young people to be well prepared for their life after school. It covers each of our top ten tips and contains lots of practical activities and advice.
+The Community Foundation of North Western Sydney report on “Bridging the Gap” programs +No Interest Loans +Introduction to Volunteering workshop +Financial Management and Community Information Session +Specialist Early intervention Playgroup
The following case studies focus on the additional benefits that can be obtained by students, teachers and employers in the structured workplace learning process.
This booklet has been put together in celebration of the materials, events and links the Hills Schools Industry Partnership (HillsSIP) have been able to foster during its funding through the Career Advice Australia initiative (January 2006 - December 2009).
Hills School Industry Partnership encourage all stakeholders (employers, teachers, students and parents) to act in a manner that will provide a safe working environment for all. Our policies and procedures reflect these standards. We encourage all stakeholders to adopt the following working practices when working with young people. Please refer to our Child Protection Guidance Policy.
HillsSIP designed this booklet to help step young people through the changes from secondary school into adult life.
The Restaurant and Caterers Association has created a specific website for jobs that they need filled for most areas across Australia, including Sydney. Please log on to www.discoverjobs.com.au to look up available jobs. You can search by area, type of employment etc. Many of the jobs are close to the City and coastal areas so if you have connections in these areas please pass on the web address. For Indigenous job seekers who may be interested in getting into the hospitality industry, Yaama at Darlington (next to Redfern) is running a series of courses across 2012 to prepare people for Hospitality jobs – see attached flyer. I have eaten Yaama food at conferences and it is great!
This course is for 8 weeks Full Time: 9am-3.30pm. Subjects include: Responsible Service Alcohol; Responsible Conduct of Gaming; Cooking with Bush Flavours; Barista Training and Waiting/Waitressing Service as well as Generic Hospitality modules.
Discussion Paper outlining priorities for Northern Sydney @ meetng with Hon Barry O\'Farrell (NSW Premier and Leader of the NSW Liberals, Shadwo Minister for Western Sydney and Member for Ku-ring-gai) on Friday 13th May 2011
For the first time we are opening up Accidental Counsellor and MAAD to the General Public on a weekend. Please call me or any IFP Admin Staff if you would like to know more about these courses. I have attached the flyers for your information. Call IFP Admin Staff on (02)88300755, 88300747 or 88300744 or email info@ifp.nsw.edu.au.
Remember, anything on internet can be read not only by your friends, but by your Mum, Grandma or FUTURE EMPLOYER!
Please find attached Interrelate Family Centre’s parenting seminars scheduled for terms 3 & 4 at our Bella Vista centre. You may notice that we have introduced two new seminars: • Making Stepfamilies Work (for couples) • Bullying: How to make a difference Lisa Foy Client Services Officer / Project Worker
MindMatters has made available a series of resources for teachers to use within a school environment to help them deal with bullying and harrassment within schools. These materials where distributed at a teachers professional development evening brought to you by the Youth Attainment & Transitions Programs. The Teachers professional development session was followed by a screening of the film \\\'Bully\\\'. Resources include: Better Buddies Brochure, Better Buddies Fact Sheet, Bully Study Guide, Bullying Hurts Brochure, Community Matters (draft), Dealing with Bullying and Harassment (A Whole School Approach), Educating for Life, Enhancing Resilience 1, Enhancing Resilience 2, eSmart Fact Sheet, NCAB Fact Sheet, A whole school Approach to Loss & Grief, School Matters - Mapping and managing mental health in schools, Whole School Matters - a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing, Student Empowerment Information Book, MindMatters Parent & Family Survey, MindMatters Staff Survey, MindMatters Student Survey, and Useful Links - Bullying These resources have been uploaded into 6 PDF Packages
Oakhill College will be running Morrisby Report testing this term, for students from Oakhill College and surrounding schools. The opportunity to complete this comprehensive career guidance tool is being offered to students in Year 10, 11 and 12. The report is a useful tool in the process of career and educational choices as it provides an objective statement of a person’s underlying abilities, personality and career preferences. The Morrisby Report has been extensively used in the UK for over 20 years and is gaining growing acceptance in Australia in both public and private schools. Oakhill has now administered the test a number of times and students have found the report a useful tool in assisting them in making choices regarding potential careers and further education choices. Further information about this testing please view the information flyer attached.
Expression of Interest Form for FREE Automotive Pre Apprenticeship courses Oct 2012 - 2013
About this Guide The 2011 Where Do You Do It guide offers a summary of all types of courses on offer at universities and other registered training organisations based in NSW and the ACT.
Enhancing the Links - what\'s out there? A free North Sydney Seminar for staff to learn about the post school pathways and options for people with a disability – May 2011 For more details click on NDCO for Information Flyer
You may think of yourself as having a \'disability\' but the definition under the Disability Discrimination Act is broad and includes dyslexia, medical conditions, and mental illness. Do you have to put in extra effort at school because of your disability or condition? If so, you might want to take advantage of the support services at uni.
As of January 2010, NSW will have a new school leaving age, meaning students will complete Year 10 and then have a number of options in which to participate until at least age 17.
The linked flyer outlines courses offered through Nirimba Outreach Section over the coming semester. These courses are offered in partnership with various community groups and offered in various locations. Should you require any further information, please contact me on 9208 7097. Carol Smith Outreach Coordinator A Nirimba Education Precinct Eastern Road, Quakers Hill NSW 2763 T (02) 9208 7097 E carol.smith@tafensw.edu.au www.workforcedevelopment.edu.au
A practical web building course for women in home-based and small business
Ku-ring-gai Youth Development Service (KYDS) and the Ku-ring-gai Council Youth Services Team will present a seminar on communicating with your teenager on Monday 1 August from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers.
The Galston/Hornsby Parenting Information series returns after a very successful introduction in 2011. The topics for 2012 were selected as a result of feedback from last years’ series attendees. This initiative is supported by the following partners Youth Connections, Clifton Adolescent & Family Services, Health One NSW, Hornsby Shire Council and Hills Schools Industry Partnership.
This is an expo on post school options for students & young people with Disabilities. This includes anyone with low to high support needs, including individuals living with varying sensory, physical, or intellectual disabilities. As well as people with learning difficulties, mental health concerns and any related issues. Who should attend: Students, Parents, Guardians, Teachers and Support staff. Date: 6th June 2012 Location: Concourse, Chatswood For more information click this flyer link
The ‘Australian Adventurers’ open day at the Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill on Saturday 12 May. The highlight of the day’s program will be an illustrated lecture by special guest best-selling author Peter FitzSimons on Douglas Mawson and his historic 1912 expedition to Antarctica. Full details of the day’s program is attached
Riverside Theatres and their Education Partners, Veolia Environmental Services, are giving Primary School students the chance to ‘create and learn’ in a way that is sustainable and environmentally friendly while acknowledging Australia’s rich natural and cultural heritage. The competition is open to all NSW primary schools, for class group entries from classes in stages 2 and 3 (years 3-6). The competition is urn in conjunction with Riverside Theatre’s season of I, Bunyip on 14-15 September 2012
Uniting Care Institute of Family Practice (IFP) offers a range of professional development courses to further develop and enhance your knowledge and skills. Courses which may be of interest include: MADD - Managing Angry Adolescents Differently RAGE Facilitator Training - Renavigating Anger and Guilty Emotions Managing the Bull Facilitator Training - empowering young people with the skills to manage bullies at school, including cyber bullying and texting. Accidental Counsellor - workshop for non counsellors providing basic skills to assist people dealing with difficult situations or who may be angry or distressed Info Brochures & Flyers.
A resume is a summary of your skills, education and work experience. A good resume demonstrates how your skills and abilities match up with the requirements of a job. See our three samples for different resume ideas.
A resume is a summary of your skills, education and work experience. A good resume demonstrates how your skills and abilities match up with the requirements of a job. See our three samples for different resume ideas.
A resume is a summary of your skills, education and work experience. A good resume demonstrates how your skills and abilities match up with the requirements of a job. See our three samples for different resume ideas.
Selection of three Microsoft Word Resume Templates to help build an effective resume.
Selection of three Microsoft Word Resume Templates to help build an effective resume.
Selection of three Microsoft Word Resume Templates to help build an effective resume.
Registration Closes 31st October 2011 Cost to Clubs $300 per student Teenagers grow when they have the opportunities to develop “life skills”
ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY NSW BRANCH… SAVING LIVES IN NSW SINCE 1894 ROYAL LIFE SAVING IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE LOCAL HILLS AREA AND CREATING EVERYDAY COMMUNITY LIFESAVERS! Enrol into A CPR IN A BOX (RRP $50.00) or FIRST AID IN A BOX (RRP $140.00) course before 30th June 2012 and receive up to 10% off the course cost. To receive this great offer, call us on (02) 9634 3700 and quote the code HILLS PARENTS. Royal life saving provides education and training across a number of industries. For a range of first aid kits and equipment, defibrillators and other lifesaving equipment and services, visit us at www.royalnsw.com.au
Saver Plus is an initiative of Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, with ANZ providing matched savings for participants.
Hills Schools Industry Partnership (HillsSIP) is proud to be part of the School Leavers Disability Expo to be held at The Concourse Chatswood on Wednesday 6th June 2012 (12Noon – 8pm). There will be exhibitors from the Disability Sector including presentations from the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), Ageing, Disability and Homecare (ADHC) as well as the Department of Human Services (Centrelink) who will be there to answer questions on Disability Support Pensions and supplements that may be available. TAFE and universities will also provide information for people pursuing further training and education options. Service providers will provide information on Transition to Work programs, Community Participation, and Employment Programs, MEGT will have all information on Apprenticeships and Traineeships for people with a disability. Chatswood Rotary will put on a fantastic Sausage Sizzle on the Podium of The Concourse at 12.30pm – 2.30pm and also 4.30pm – 6.30pm so bring some coins.
If you want to attend one of our two information sessions on Tuesday 15th February 2011 please RSVP by returning the Attendance Form by the 11th February 2011
FREE training at Certificate III level @ TAFE – Western Sydney for Youth 19 Yrs and Under* Information days in March 2011 • Automotive • Blacksmithing • Meat Retailing • Horticulture
Thank you to Taunt to Toned for their support and gift voucher donation at HillsSIP and Achieve Australia October 2011 Event.
Dear Teachers, Interested in learning more about teaching Verbatim Theatre but couldn’t make it to our March workshop date? ANNOUNCING A NEW DATE for our Verbatim Theatre Teacher’s Workshop!! Friday 22nd June- 4-7pm Not only that- but we have included theatre tickets to one of Riverside’s fantastic season shows that night for no extra cost! A reminder about what this course offers can be found in the linked flyer…
Phone interviews are a common way to pre-screen candidates before face-to-face interviews and are just as important as a face-to-face interview! Have a look at our tips on how to handle a telephone interview.
Please find attached the Hills Community Aid \'The View\' newsletter Term 3. Inside this edition; Students Tackle Shut-in Syndrome - Hills Carpal program Grandparents support group Emergency Financial Crisis Program Learning in the Hills -Leisure Learning Centre - Open Day Baulkham Hills Lions Club – Donation to assist people in crisis The Afternoon Shift- after school kids activities New Service Financial Counselling No Interest Loans EAPA – NSW Accounts payment Assistance Oscar Cortez Community Development Worker The Hills Community Aid and Information Service Inc 390windsor Road, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Phone: 9639 8620 Mobile: 0418 105527 Fax: 9686 3100 Email: cdw1@hca.org.au Web: www.hca.org.au
Inside this edition; NSW Department for Fair Trading funds -No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS®) HillsCarPal -Unleash the Smile Grandparents support group Emergency Financial Crisis Program Learning in the Hills -Leisure Learning Centre - Term 4 classes The Afternoon Shift- after school kids activities New Service Financial Counselling No Interest Loans Scheme EAPA – NSW Accounts payment Assistance Supported Playgroup - Kellyville Happy reading.
The Western Sydney National Disability Coordination Officer Program and The Information Generation Group are coming together to hold 2 exciting workshops on transition planning for students with educational support needs, called the ‘Moving Forward Workshops: Parents Getting Involved in Transition Planning’. Did you know research has demonstrated consistently for a decade now that better parental involvement in transition planning for students with disability can dramatically improve the success of their transition and the outcomes they achieve? This event teaches parents, educators and service providers about how to maximise parental involvement in transition planning for students with disability, mental illness and chronic medical conditions and explains the specialist supports available in further education, training and employment. Join us on Monday 15 October 2012 at Penrith Bowling Club for the 3 hour workshop that suits you best. To register email falcorp@optusnet.com.au by sending an email with your name, contact details, organisation and the workshop you are interested in. Registration costs $52 per person. SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR DETAILS.
Program for Defence or Maritime Exposition 2012
Teen Triple P Group for parents of teenagers - 7 week group work program. Refer to link for more information.
Teen Triple P Group for parents of teenagers - 7 week group work program. Refer to link for more information.
* Note - this presentation is aimed at Careers Advisers. Any questions from students or parents should be directed to their Careers Adviser.
Vacation Care Providers & School Holiday Activity Directory 2011
Free Youth Conference aimed at providing young people aged 12‐18 years, who either live, work, or study in Western Sydney, with the opportunity to express their opinions on issues impacting young people in the Western Sydney area.
Free Courses for Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islanders @ Western Sydney Institute TAFE
The Youth Action and Policy Association’s Western Sydney Research Project will examine the issue of the out-migration of young people aged 16-25 from western Sydney for work and study. The focus of the research will be to unpack the issues of why people enjoy living in western Sydney and what would make it a more appealing place to stay for work and study. Focus groups and interviews with young people in western Sydney will be conducted in May 2011.
How can Youth Work best support young people to navigate the risks and make the most of the opportunities of online social networking?
