Annual careers FACTS Day for Year-12 students
2 MAY 2016
Year-12 high schools students from across the Central West will attend the annual FACTS Day (Facts About Careers and Tertiary Study) at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Thursday 5 May.FACTS Day is organised by the Central West Careers Advisers Association to assist students explore their future career and employment opportunities.CSU Prospective Student Adviser Ms Melinda Negus (pictured) said, "FACTS Day provides regional final-year high school students with the opportunity to speak to a range of educational providers, and hear a motivational speaker."It is also an opportunity for students to experience Charles Sturt University by attending the campus, which some schools will tour."As with past years, we expect about 1 000 Year-12 students to attend from schools in Bathurst, Lithgow, Kandos, Oberon, Blayney, Cowra, Canowindra, Orange and Molong. Information will be available from about 120 representatives of more than 60 career and employer organisations, including universities, private providers, TAFE, Centrelink, police, and other government agencies."
Media Note:
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For additional comment about FACTS Day, contact Mr Des Crawford, Careers Adviser, Denison College - Kelso campus, on 0428 650 634.
The FACTS Day from 10am to 2.15pm at the CD Blake Auditorium (building 1220, Village Drive) at CSU in Bathurst. The morning session is from 10am to 11.45am, followed by lunch, and the afternoon session is from 12.30pm to 2.15pm on Thursday 5 May. Students will be divided into two groups for each session, with the first group going into the careers expo and the second to the motivational presentation by keynote speaker Mr Bruce Buchanan from the Orange Business Enterprise Centre, who will highlight issues facing school leavers whether they are beginning tertiary studies or seeking employment. Parents are also invited to attend.
The FACTS Day is organised by the Central West Careers Advisers Association in conjunction with the National Association of Prospective Students Association (NAPSA), a national university network that is responsible for arranging and coordinating careers events throughout Australia.
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