Careers Corner
Year 10, 11 and 12
University Open Days are late July to August. A flyer was handed out to all Year 10, 11 and 12 students. Come to the Senior School Office if you need a flyer. It is a great opportunity to find out about new courses and pathways into various courses. Current students are on hand to talk to and there are often various information sessions held throughout the day. It is a good idea to go online to the University website prior to your visit and plan your day!
5 handy tips to improve your writing
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University Information
University open days are now on in August.
Please check the university websites to plan your day!
NIDA Undergraduate Applications for 2019 are open
NIDA’s three-year practice-based Bachelor courses provide an intensive and immersive experience, as students work together to create, perform and stage full theatrical productions, films, events and exhibitions.
Applications are now open and close September 30.
Click on the individual links to apply –
BFA (Technical Theatre and Stage Management)
BFA (Scenic Construction and Technologies)
Find out more - https://apply.nida.edu.au/undergraduate
Defence Force Australia – Women in Defence
August 7 | Berwick
Speak with current serving women in the ADF and learn about opportunities in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/
Monash University – Education Showcase
August 13 – 17 | Clayton & Peninsula Campus
A week showcasing all that Monash Education has to offer, participate in digital technology activities, learn about the future of health & physical education.
Find out more - https://www.monash.edu/news/events/monash-education-showcase
Melbourne Polytechnic – Women’s Market & Greensborough Community Fair
August 26 | Greensborough, Victoria
Celebrating the new Greensborough Precinct, now home to Melbourne Polytechnic. A great day out with roving entertainment, demonstrations, Women in STEM exhibition and lots more.
Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/events/511108132638125/
Career Expo – Melbourne
September 21 | Federation Square
Virtual Reality Tech Hub, Bean Bag Panel Talk (topic of the jobs of the future, the most in demand skills to have to get hired). Resume Writing Workshop and Job Interview Masterclass.
Find out more - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/career-expo-tickets-47452213849?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
University of Melbourne – Interstate Student and Parent Info Day
October 5 | Parkville Campus
A day for prospective undergraduate students and their parents.
Find out more - https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victoria/interstate-student-and-parent-information-day-oct
Year 10 Work Experience
June 25 to 29 - What a fantastic week our Year 10s had on work experience! Everything from Media, Legal, Interior Design, Childcare, Scientific research, Medical, Automotive and Retail, just to mention a few.
Many students were visited by GEC staff. It was great to see them so happy experiencing what it is like in the workforce. A few were offered part-time jobs from their placements which was pleasing.
Please see our pictures of some of these visits!
Any parent that could host a Year 10 on work experience at their work place would be appreciated. It is not always easy finding suitable and varied placements. Please contact the Careers Office if you can offer a placement in 2019.
Course Selection Interviews
Starting this term, I have been conducting course selection interviews for the Year 10s. This follows the VCE information night that was held at the College on Wednesday July 18.
General Information
Kangan Institute (TAFE) – Experience Days
Our experience days are exciting interactive events that gives students and members of the general public a taste of what studying at TAFE involves.
School registrations are full, but you can still register as an individual.
2 August
20 September
23 August
Find out more - http://events.kangan.edu.au/experience-days-2018
Metro Tunnel will be looking for 800 apprentices, trainees and cadets
The Victorian Premier’s office has released the following statement:
“Tradies, crane operators and tunnel boring machine crews will all be needed to build the urgently needed Metro Tunnel, which will create nearly 7,000 jobs, including positions for almost 800 apprentices, trainees and cadets.”
Read the release - www.premier.vic.gov.au/46989-2/
Find out about the project - metrotunnel.vic.gov.au
ASD Cyber EXP – online cyber career exploration
The ASD Cyber EXP sponsored by the Australian Signals Directorate, is an interactive online cyber career exploration experience run on the LifeJourney platform.
It enables students to test drive a day in the life of five ASD cyber professionals.
Users will participate in challenging real-life cyber scenarios, discover the skills and tools used by these ASD cyber mentors, and explore the vast number of careers available in cyber security today.
Find out more and register - https://asdcyberexp.com.au/
10 Jobs that didn’t exist 10 years ago
Sustainability and web-based services seem to be driving the change - how does this fit in with your post-school plans?
Watch the video - https://www.facebook.com/SheFliesAu/videos/1306917866105503/
Carol McCaskie
Careers and Pathways Coordinator