Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Regional rural university / local campus. Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory. The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.
Contact: Dan Hughes - danhughes@csu.edu.au
Western Sydney University (WSU)
Inner city and suburban university in Sydney. Western Sydney University, formerly the University of Western Sydney, is an Australian multi-campus university in the Greater Western region of Sydney. It is a provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher research degrees with campuses in Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith.
Contact: Nathan Rollinson - N.Rollinson@westernsydney.edu.au
University of Wollongong (UOW)
South Coastal University. The University of Wollongong is an Australian public research university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales, approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney. As of 2017 the university has an enrolment of more than 32,000 students, an alumni base of more than 131,859 and over 2,000 staff members.
Contact: - domestic-recruitment@uow.edu.au
School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships (SBAT)
A school based apprenticeship or traineeship combines paid work, training and school; and as well as an industry recognised national qualification you will gain credit towards the HSC. Some apprenticeships and traineeships can contribute towards the ATAR.
Contact: Adele Farley - adele.farley1@det.nsw.edu.au
Skillset - Recruitment • Apprentices & Trainees • Skills & Engagement
Skillset Workforce is the largest employer of apprentices and trainees in the Central West and has been operating for over 35 years.
Contact: Tyler Buckley - tyler.buckley@skillset.com.au
VERTO - Apprenticeships, Employment & Training Provider
A not-for-profit organisation assisting businesses and individuals with all their apprenticeship, employment and training needs. Aboriginal services, Australian apprenticeships services, disability services, employment services and vocational training.
Contact: Michael Bennett@verto.org.au
Training Services NSW
Links with VET and SBAT. The initiative will take advantage of local knowledge by working with existing programs, services and networks to enhance partnerships and boost student engagement with local industry.
Contact: Jacquie Smith - jacqueline.therese.smith@det.nsw.edu.au
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Subjects offered here at school that will give you qualifications and an HSC. Also has Mandatory Work Placement of at least 70 hours.
Contact: Megan Chandler - megan.chandler@det.nsw.edu.au
TAFE / TVET
Attend a TAFE subject each Wednesday and gain a qualification while you get your HSC. May lead to employment even before you complete the HSC. Also has mandatory work placement of at least 70 hours, some courses have more.
TAFE Contact: Rachael Eldridge - Rachael.Eldridge1@tafensw.edu.au
TVET Contact: Kate Murphy - kate.murphy33@tafensw.edu.au
Western Student Connections
Responsible for organising and assisting mandatory work placements for TVET and VET students throughout Preliminary and the HSC. Will discuss requirements.
Western Student Connections contact: Craig Leet - craig.leet@wsc.edu.au
Western NSW Local Health District
Offers a diverse range of essential services to individuals of all ages, including prenatal care, child development support, treatment for chronic and complex conditions and palliative care.