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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,

https://bit.ly/2ZfXGLz

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

www.gssccareers.com

Graeme Crosbie

Careers Leader

Greater Shepparton SC

Poetry from Shane

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