Briefs
Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday July 23, 2003
JOB NEWS
The Camp Counselors USA job fair is back in town. United States employers from Aspen, Mammoth Mountain, Kirkwood and Snowshoe, among others, will be on hand to discuss jobs as diverse as ski instructors, lift operators, drivers, cooks, child carers and chambermaids. It's aimed at full-time tertiary students between the age of 18 and 29. The fair is open between 1 and 6pm on August 6 at the Square House, University of NSW. Phone 1800 675 054 , website www.ccusa.com/fairs
Soroptimist International , the world's largest volunteer service organisation for business and professional women, is holding a convention from July 27 to August 1 . Soroptimists work through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women. The convention is on at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and costs $220 a day. Phone 9241 1478 , website www.siswp.org
The NSW Raw Nerve Short Film Initiative 2003 for emerging filmmakers is ready to roll. Organised by Metro Screen as part of Screen Development Australia and in conjunction with the Australian Film Commission, the successful filmmakers will be given up to $5330 worth of production for their shoot. There is a free information evening tonight from 6 to 9pm at Metro Screen, Paddington. Phone 9361 5318 , website www.metroscreen.com.au
John Burley , the author of Australia's Money Secrets of the Rich , will present a seminar titled Winning the Money Game on August 2 at Star City between 10am and 12.45pm. He will also be launching his latest book, Powerful Changes. Tickets cost $69. Phone 1300 550 240 , website www.powwowevents.com.au
ON COURSE
The William Blue International Hotel Management School is calling for applications for its 2004 scholarship, worth $27,000. Applications must be lodged by August 15 and forms are available from Melissa Jane Kelly on 9492 3255 , melissa@billyblue.com.au
The Skilling Australia Forum 2003 is set down for September 10 to 12 on the Gold Coast. The forum will help industry members, training providers and government develop strategies for the vocational education and training sector. Email info@skillingaustralia.com , website www.skillingaustralia.com
The Actors College of Theatre and Television has an introductory acting course beginning on July 31 . It's on every Thursday evening for 10 weeks and costs $365 . To register, phone 9212 6000 or visit www.actt.edu.au
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