The Career Compass, Week 7, Term 4 - Final edition for 2025

This November, chat with our Future Student Advisors about:

• Courses
• Pathways
• Applications
• All your Curtin questions

Book a quick chat in person or over the phone. Let’s get you started!

Click HERE

ECU’s TISC support session is on Saturday 20 December. Got questions or want to know what’s next? We’ve got you covered.

Book early to secure your spot, the more you know, the better prepared you’ll be! Click HERE

Thinking about uni? This booklet includes:

• How to choose the right university
• How to pick the best course
• Step-by-step guide on how to apply
• A handy glossary of terms

Click HERE

For even more advice, visit First in Family A fantastic resource with comprehensive info for:

• First-in-family students
• Anyone planning their next big step

Fully funded scholarships in Top US University under the GATES Scholarship Program.

Degree: Multiple Degree Programs in All Fields! Click HERE

Ready to take on a non-traditional trade? WiNTT is offering 400 scholarships for women to train at WA TAFE colleges over the next four years - 20 per college.

What’s in it for you?

• $5,000 support for fees, tools, PPE, transport, childcare, and more
• Available for eligible courses, apprenticeships, or traineeships (full or part-time)
• Tailored mentoring and support to help you finish strong and launch your career

Your future in trades starts here - apply now and make it happen!

Click HERE

Construction Training Fund/South Metropolitan TAFE Offers free women only programs South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie

Campus Free Cert II in Building and Construction (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)

Click HERE

Free Cert II in Building and Construction tech Support Click HERE

The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship is for recent school leavers passionate about driving positive change through technology. Click HERE for all the info.

Benefits include:

• Paid internships and inspiring mentors
• International learning experience in Asia
• Exclusive networks and lifelong membership in the Westpac 100 Scholars Network

This scholarship supports students who are:

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• From regional or remote areas
• Female studying STEM
• First in their family to attend university
• Experiencing financial hardship
• LGBTQIA+
• Or facing other challenges

Click HERE for more information

BREAKING THE CAREER STEREOTYPE

Career stereotypes create invisible barriers that shrink the world of possibilities before young people even know what’s out there. Breaking the cycle of gender stereotyping in careers isn’t just about fairness, it’s about unleashing human potential on multiple levels. Click HERE to read this great article on why we need to break the mould!

Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship or traineeship, you’ll have the expertise, experience and qualification you need to take the next step in your career or further your education. Click HERE for more information from MEGT

From Classroom to Career

Programmed facilitates apprenticeships and traineeships across diverse industries—such as telecommunications, engineering, manufacturing, transport and logistics, mining, utilities, and community services. They have a current vacancy - click HERE

January 2026 workshop!

Join the team at Curtin for three action-packed days of discovery, innovation, and hands-on fun. Explore cutting-edge research, tackle exciting workshops, and connect with inspiring Curtin innovators. Unlock the world of STEM and discover the career pathways waiting for you!

Location: Curtin University, Bentley Cost: $160* (includes GST)

Email | STEMOutreach@curtin.edu.au

Grab your friends, get your jingle on and feel the love of Christmas watching one of the best movies - Home Alone - under the stars. And it's FREE Register HERE