Careers News

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AMAZING CAREER EXPOS

TECH AND TRADES EXPERIENCE DAY

RMIT University is hosting a free Tech and Trades Experience Day for students in Years 10 – 12 and their parents/guardians. Students can participate in two hands-on workshops, tour facilities, interact with staff and students, and win prizes. Parents can connect with staff, current students, and industry guests to learn about opportunities at RMIT. Students will have the chance to choose two workshops from fields such as Building Design, Carpentry, Cyber Security, Electrical, Engineering, Refrigeration, Information Technology, Plumbing, and Surveying. These fields offer strong industry growth and promising future career prospects. The event will be held on Thursday 29 June between 9am – 2.45pm. Register for the event via www.rmit.edu.au/events

MELBOURNE CAREERS EXPO

This is Australia’s largest careers expo. You will have the opportunity to: attend information seminars, speak directly with organisations, watch demonstrations, receive career advice, participate in hands-on activities, speak to course advisers from universities and TAFEs, speak to industry experts and learn about apprenticeships, and learn about international exchange and gap year programs. The Expo will run between Friday 14 - Sunday 16 July at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre and is free for participants, www.careerexpo.com.au

YEAR13 EXPO

The Year13 Expo enables you find a career you’re genuinely passionate about from the comfort of home. All sessions have been recorded and will be available online for the next three months. There are five virtual stages packed with content where you can learn about different aspects of the future: 

• Job and career pavilion
• Study and pathways
• Diversity and inclusion
• Hospitality training ground
• Making money tent

Access the Expo via https://year13.com.au/expo/year13-careers-expo-2023

WESTERN VICTORIAN CAREERS EXPO

This Expo is for students who live in western Victoria. Participants will be able to attend seminars and speak to advisers from industry, universities, TAFEs, and apprenticeship and employment centres. The event will run on Thursday 20 June. For information on the event and the venue, visit https://wimmeracareerexpo.com/

YEAR 12 STUDENTS

EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS 

Early entry programs enable universities to make course offers to Year 12 students based on factors other than just the ATAR. You can apply for as many early entry programs as you like. Year 12 students are encouraged to meet with their career adviser to map out the best early entry programs to apply for based on their course interests. 

Download early entry guides via

https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/ 

ADF GAP YEAR 

Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army, or Navy to begin in 2024. There are 18 roles on offer, including military police, airbase security, electronics engineer, chef, administration assistant, and maritime warfare officer. To explore options and start your application, visit www.defencejobs.gov.au

DIGITAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Year 12 students can apply for the Australian Government Digital Apprenticeship program for the 2024 intake. To check for upcoming application dates, visit https://careernews.click/digital

YEAR 10 - 12 STUDENTS

THE VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS ENGINEERING WINTER SCHOOL 

The Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS) is an exciting program for Year 10 - 12 Indigenous students from across Australia who are interested in STEM and engineering. The residential program will run in Melbourne between 1 – 8 July 2023. Applications close 31 May,

https://careernews.click/ee9762

GLOBAL FOOTPRINTS SCHOLARSHIP

These $8000 scholarships are for VET students who will meet the following criteria: will complete an eligible hospitality, trades, or agriculture VET subject or SBAT by the end of 2023, will be at least 18 by 30 June 2023, and are keen to complete work experience overseas. Applications close 15 June 2023. For information on the scholarship, visit www.globalfootprints.org.au

ALL STUDENTS

MATHS + TRADES

High school maths may seem like a puzzle, but it's a crucial tool for trade success. From measurements to calculations, maths skills are vital for precision and accuracy in trades. Whether it's carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work, understanding maths ensures you can tackle complex problems, read blueprints, estimate costs, and execute projects flawlessly. So, embrace the numbers and equations because they'll equip you with the skills needed to excel in the trades and build a solid foundation for a successful career. Read how maths skills set up Lachlan Butler in his metal fabrication trade career, https://bit.ly/420Tf3X

CAREERS WITH STEM: MATHS + DATA

Careers with STEM has just released their exciting new Maths + Data e-magazine. It’s filled with career profiles designed to inspire, exploring some familiar and some surprising maths career pathways, including in start-ups, finance, mining and meteorology. Plus, you can read about superstars using maths and data to change people’s lives. The magazine is free to read online, https://careerswithstem.com.au/read-it-here/

You can also download magazines featuring the following careers: science, economics, engineering, coding, technology, health, and Defence. There is an Indigenous STEM edition for First Nation students. 

QUIZ: WHAT’S YOUR SCIENCE CAREER?

From astrophysicist to zoologist, there's an A-Z of science jobs out there! But with so many choices, it can be hard to decide which path to take. Don't stress. Careers with STEM has whipped up a quiz that does the hard work for you, matching you to an exciting, in-demand career in science, https://bit.ly/3OAClGk

EXPLORE YOUR UNIVERSITY COURSE OPTIONS

Many universities offer the opportunity for prospective students to speak directly with course advisers via Zoom or a phone call. The following are examples of universities offering this service:

Australia National University (ANU)

Book a study consultation: book a phone call or video conference to discuss your study options with ANU course adviser Clara Hill, https://careernews.click/clara

Monash University

Book a phone call with a general course adviser or a faculty adviser (e.g., engineering, science, business, education, information technology), www.monash.edu/discover/contact

RMIT University

Book a one-to-one virtual consultation with a course adviser and get your questions answered about studying at RMIT, https://careernews.click/rmitchat

La Trobe University

Book a one-to-one consultation with a course adviser and get your questions answered about studying at La Trobe University, https://consultation.latrobe.edu.au/s/

Mr. Michael Harms 

Careers Coordinator