The Engineering Summer School is an initiative supported by Honeywell, Engineers Australia, Sydney Division and Rotary clubs around NSW and ACT. It brings together students entering their final year of secondary school who have expressed a sincere interest and application for studies and/or a career in one of the many branches of engineering. Applications forms are forwarded to year 11 students via schools and Rotary clubs. Students may apply either direct to Engineers Australia or through their local Rotary club. Students are offered places on a first come first served basis. Successful students gain the opportunity of experiencing day-to-day life as an engineer through access to universities and contact with Australia's leading engineering organisations. Opportunities exist to talk with and observe engineers employed in government, private and research facilities covering a broad range of discipline categories. Such opportunities might encompass biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, electrical, computer or mechanical engineering. It is hoped that through such experiences, student decisions about future career paths will be made using informed judgments. Attendance at and transport to HESS involves a personal cost to the student. However, sponsoring Rotary clubs may wish to assist with the payment according to circumstances. Sponsoring clubs are also encouraged to invite students to their weekly meeting both before and after the Summer School as well as endeavouring to keep in contact during subsequent university attendance and after graduation. For further information contact: |
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