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Upcoming Virtual Career Events
VCE & Beyond - Virtual Careers Expo
Students and their families will be able to:
Connect with Universities:
*Visit virtual booths from over 80 University and Higher Education providers!
*Ask live questions or book a video chat with student advisors
*Early admission information, scholarship applications and other relevant topics
Connect with VCE Experts:
*Pick and choose daily webinars
*Specific career strategies for success
*Dealing with stress, maintaining motivation
*Parent-specific tips to support your child
When: 10 – 14 June, 2020
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2XMrz5r
The University of Melbourne – Meet Melbourne Live
The University of Melbourne recently ran a series of webinars for prospective students. If you missed the previous information sessions for the course areas below, you can watch recordings.
Agriculture & Food Science
Health
Law
Architecture, Building, Planning & Design
Science
Engineering
Visual & Performing Arts
Music
Education
Veterinary Medicine
Commerce
IT & Computer Science
You can watch the webinars by visiting http://bit.ly/2TJWmxa
Monash University - Inside Monash Seminars
Monash University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students in June:
11th June - Law
11th June - The Monash Science Experience
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2KZunV9
Monash are also hosting an online information evening for prospective students and their families on Tuesday 16 June.
Register via https://bit.ly/39GmmOQ
Collarts – Webinar Series
Australian College of the Arts (Collarts) is running the following online webinars for prospective students:
29th June Interior Design
30th June Fashion & Sustainability
30th June Fashion Marketing
1st July Animation & VFX
1st July Digital & Social Media
7th July Dramatic Arts (Comedy)
7th July Screen & Media
8th July Music Performance
8th July Music Production
9th July Audio Engineering
10th July Entertainment Management
10th July Entertainment Journalism
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2KBApv2
Discover Deakin Seminars
Deakin University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students in June:
8th June Arts
9th June Commerce vs Business
10th June Creative Arts
11th June Business Analytics
12th June Artificial Intelligence
15th June Architecture & Construction Management
16th June Forensic Science
17th June Law
17th June Engineering
18th June Sport Development & Management
22th June Software Engineering
23rd June Biomedical Science
25th June Environment
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2YIZXi5
Australian Catholic University
– Talk with Industry series
The Australian Catholic University is running the following online sessions for prospective students:
17th June Talk with occupational therapists and speech pathologists
2nd July Talk with exercise scientists and physiotherapists
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2XwbkYr
Federation University – Your Fed Future
Federation University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students in June:
9th June Study sport, physical education or outdoor education
11th June Study teaching and education
12th June Criminal Justice & Criminology
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2WfWfLo
Access recordings of previous webinars on careers, pathways, scholarships and visual arts etc., at https://bit.ly/3bKOIsq
RMIT University – Discover What’s Next
RMIT University is running the following online sessions for prospective students:
9th June All you need to know about RMIT
11th June Art, Design & Architecture
18th June Communications, Journalism & Media
23rd June Business & Law
25th June Engineering
30th June Flight Training & Aviation
2nd July Science
9th July Computer Science & IT 16th July Fashion
23rd July Health & Biomedical Sciences
28th July Education & Social Sciences
30th July Building & Construction
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2M0UGeg
Academy of Information Technology (AIT) Virtual Open Day
AIT campuses are located in Melbourne and Sydney. The institute offers diploma and degree courses in:
Mobile App Design, Games Programming, Game Design, Information Technology, Interactive Media, Film, 2D Animation, 3D Design, Digital Design and Interior Design
The institute is running a virtual open day for prospective families.
Date: Wednesday 10 June, 5pm – 7pm
Information and RSVP, https://bit.ly/2We7WlK
Swinburne University
Mid-Year Web Sessions
Swinburne University is running the following online web sessions in June:
15th June Recession proof careers
16th June Tech and pandemics
17th June Redesigning Melbourne (Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering etc.)
18th June Help with TAFE and university fees
Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2XgiQaW
UCAT ANZ preparation programs
If you have registered for the UCAT ANZ, you may be interested in undertaking exam preparation programs.
MedEntry: You can view a free recording of the 2020 MedEntry UCAT bootcamp video at https://bit.ly/3cLbrFR
National Institute of Education (NIE):
NIE is running an online simulated UCAT day on 7 June, https://bit.ly/2TjeIoj
UCAT 2-week express challenge
UCAT Masterclass is running a 2-week express challenge. You can find information at https://bit.ly/36NKEqr
Interested in plumbing?
If you are completing school at the end of the year and are interested in pursuing a career in plumbing, you may be interested in undertaking a pre-apprenticeship in plumbing at the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) at Brunswick. This is a world-class training facility. For more information, go to http://picac.vic.edu.au
Interested in becoming a pilot, firefighter, or paramedic etc.?
The Pilot Aptitude Training Systems (PATS) website explains the process for Year 12 completers to apply for these different courses and occupations.
It also explains the process for applying to the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). To view the site, go to www.pilotaptitude.com
Careers in Rail
The Rail Academy has produced a fantastic video about careers in rail. A variety of roles exist within Customer Service, Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Operations and Corporate.
To find out more watch the ‘Discovering careers in rail’ animation video at https://bit.ly/2Z9f3dT or visit the Rail Academy website at https://bit.ly/2WcwIzg
Commercial Pilot Cadetship Programs
The following are examples of Commercial Pilot Cadetship programs with airlines. For information on how to become a commercial pilot, go to https://bit.ly/2jx6sia
Jetstar Cadet Pilot Program: This program is run in conjunction with Swinburne University, https://bit.ly/3dYA6XK
Virgin Australia: This program is run in conjunction with Flight Training Adelaide, https://bit.ly/2I1xnx8
Rex: This program is run in conjunction with Australian Airline Pilot Academy, https://bit.ly/2rpbEIE
Qantas: No direct entry program into the cadet program from school. You must be studying aviation at one of 7 universities. Examples include - Swinburne, RMIT, UNSW, Griffith University, University of Southern Queensland, https://bit.ly/2rpG7XM
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
What Maths skills does a professional Tradie need?
Think that if you’re a budding tradesperson, dropping maths is no big deal? In actual fact, hands-on construction gigs use numbers a lot more than you’d think.
Here, we look at how algebra, trig and basic area skills are just as important to a successful tradie’s toolkit as a fancy drill https://bit.ly/2LHdSh4
Tradies 2.0: the tech tools taking over
With the modern-day tradie's toolbox packed with more tech than tools, they're now more reliant on STEM smarts than ever. Here, we unpack the new gear shaking things up, https://bit.ly/2Xfh3lw
Other – trade career websites
Plumbing, https://bit.ly/3cK82qT
Defence Force, https://bit.ly/368y4Sm
Bricklaying, https://bit.ly/2AHmthp
Rail, https://bit.ly/3cISjZp
Marine & boating,
Apprenticeships – 2021 intake
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) 2021
Apprenticeship Program (NSW & QLD locations). Apprenticeships include:
Automotive Electrical
Electrical
Diesel Fitting
Mechanical Fitting
Boilermaking
Refrigeration Mechanic
Plumbing
You will live close to the mine sites during your 4-year apprenticeship and be provided with accommodation. Applications close 17 June 2020, https://bit.ly/36Moxkf
William Adams CAT – 2021 pprenticeships
Apprenticeships include:
Diesel Technician
Auto Electrician
Boilermaker
Machinists/Fitter
Applications will be open soon. You can register your interest at https://bit.ly/2ZVcek1
John Deer – Hutcheon and Pearce 2021
Top Gun Program - Apprenticeships include:
Service Technician
Spare Parts
Applications will be open soon. You can register your interest at https://bit.ly/3dmV6I3
Argon Energy – 2021 Apprenticeships (QLD)
Apprenticeships include:
Electrician
Communications Technician
Distribution Linesperson
Underground Cable Jointer
Diesel Fitting
Applications will be open soon. You can register your interest at https://bit.ly/2ZVxCFZ
Glencore Coal – 2021 Apprentice Intake (QLD)
Apprenticeships include:
Auto Electrical
Electrical
Mechanic
Plant Mechanical
Metal Fabrication
Applications close 21 June https://bit.ly/2MvnmMR
Interested in Veterinary Nursing?
This is a fantastic occupation for those who are passionate about working with animals. Veterinary nurses assist veterinarians in all aspect of animal patient care, including surgical procedures, laboratory testing, medical treatment, and consultations. To become a qualified veterinary nurse, you usually have to study the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing whilst undertaking employment or work placement in a Vet clinic.
This can be completed through a traineeship or online study. Once qualified, you can undertake further study to specialise in dental, surgical or emergency and critical care. For information on this occupation, go to https://bit.ly/2IRNcv0
You may also consider studying a paraprofessional qualification at the university level:
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing: La Trobe University: This is the first paraprofessional veterinary nursing qualification of its type in Australia, https://bit.ly/2IRKaH8
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology: Charles Sturt University: this course can be undertaken at the Wagga Wagga campus, in partnership with GO TAFE, Wangaratta or online, http://bit.ly/1BCc1w4
Monash Indigenous Winter Camp
The Indigenous Winter Camp aims to provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from year 10-12 with an in-depth insight into university life, while focusing on team-building, meeting new people, culture, confidence building and health and well-being.
Monash is running a virtual three-part Winter Camp series in July. For information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3gHAlsx
Australian Defence Force Gap Year Program
Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army or the Navy to begin in 2021. To explore the positions available and to apply, go to https://bit.ly/2uW1hzI
Your GSSC Careers team
McGuire campus - Lynda Bruce and Ant Newham
Mooroopna campus - Ruth O’Bree and Mary-ann Linehan. Mary-ann is the College Partnerships leader.
Wanganui campus – Tarsh Boyko and Graeme Crosbie. Graeme is the Careers Leader across the College, Tarsh is the new VCE Leader.
Your GSSC Careers website
Graeme Crosbie
Careers Leader
Greater Shepparton SC