Careers

Class of 2021 Year 12 students

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 on their results and offers. Almost every student who applied for a course through VTAC was made an offer. 84% of students received their first, second or third preference. We are hoping students are pleased with their results and their achievements for 2021, especially given how difficult the year was. We wish them every success as they commence a new stage in their life journey which now takes them beyond Aitken, but hope that they will always remain in touch with the College.

Class of 2022 Year 12 Students

Warm wishes to our current Year 12 class. Please remember that in B21 we have an ‘Open Door’ policy, if we are able to see you on the spot we will, or if you prefer to make an appointment you are most welcome to do so. We are looking forward to working with you during the year. It is our aim for every Year 12 student to depart Aitken with a plan for the next year (and possibly beyond) and a pathway they are looking forward to.

Year 12 Learning Conference at the Hyatt

At the Conference on Tuesday we were fortunate to have presenters from VU and from La Trobe universities to speak to our students. These institutions both offer an early entry program for Aitken College students where a conditional offer is made for a course prior to completion of Year 12. If the English study score, any prerequisite subjects and ATAR (lower than for the general Year 12 population) are met, the student receives a firm offer in January.

VU offers VU Guaranteed and will work with the student on pathway options if for some reason they do not meet the requirements for university course entry: https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/special-admission-programs/vu-guaranteed. If you are a successful VU Guaranteed applicant, VU guarantee a place in the university course of your choice if selection requirements are met or at TAFE, as a pathway course, if needed. This is possible because VU is a dual sector university, that is VU offers both university and TAFE course options.

La Trobe offers the Aspire program which rewards students for their community service or voluntary work by requiring a lower ATAR (sometimes as low as 50) for successful Aspire applicants to access their degree programs: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire.

More information will be provided about these programs as the year progresses.

Students also learned about the VU Block Model of Learning, unique in Australia, which is a new way to ‘do’ university. Unlike the standard university model where you juggle multiple subjects at the same time over a semester, at VU, you are able to focus on one unit (subject) at a time. You complete each unit over a four week ‘block’ and are assessed at that time. You still complete the same number of units or subjects each year as in the traditional university mode of learning. More information at: https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/why-choose-vu/vu-block-model.

Career News 1

Career News Issue 1 is now available and includes information about:

assistance from Careers staff in B21
obtaining a Tax File Number
the RMIT pathways tool
the Swinburne University Bachelor of Arts reimagined
new pathways to the Bachelor of Education programs at La Trobe University
a change to the Maths entry requirements for La Trobe engineering degrees
Occupational Therapy courses in Victoria
The Hansen Scholarship 2023
A career as a Diplomat
the Course Seeker website
a Try Your Trade opportunity for aspiring female electricians
a free booklet to download: How to Become an Electrician

and more.

Careers Newsletter on My Aitken

Career News is written and published fortnightly and is available via My Aitken / Resources / School Life / Aitken News / Careers Newsletter / Careers Newsletters – 2022 Editions: https://myaitken.fireflycloud.net.au/aitken-news/careers-newsletter-1/careers-newsletters---2022-editions

Contact Details

Please contact us via email: careers@aitkencollege.edu.au.

Mrs Clare Borg & Ms Rae Gibbs

Careers Counsellors