Careers Corner
Year 11 and 12
VCE Careers Expo
Year 11 and 12 had an excursion to the VCE & Careers Expo held at Caulfield racetrack on Friday 5th May.
It was a busy day full of lots of information on careers and various courses and pathways.
Hopefully the information gained will benefit all students in making choices about their pathways after they leave secondary school.
University Open Days
University Open Days are late July to August. A flyer will go out to all Year 11 and 12 students. It is a great opportunity to find out about new courses and pathways into various courses or to sure up your decision for further study. Current students are on hand to talk to and there are often various information sessions held on the day.
Youth Central: Cover Letters
This resource gives some tips on how to write an impressive cover letter and includes sample letters.
http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-careers/applying-for-jobs/sample-cover-letters
University Information
Inside Monash seminars
The seminar series for May is: 9 – Education 11 – Psychology 16 – Education 17 – Law 17 - Advanced Science 18 - Health Sciences 18 - Information Technology 23 - Biomedical Sciences, Radiography and Nutrition 25 – Engineering. Book online https://www.monash.edu/inside-monash
UMAT information
UMAT registrations are open for all applicants that are required to sit the UMAT for their university course preference/s. Registrations must be made by 5pm on Friday 2nd June. The test date is on Wednesday 26th July 2017. UMAT practice test No.1 is included with the UMAT 2017 registration. Applicants will also have access to some free preparation videos once they complete their registration to sit UMAT 2017. Please see Ms McCaskie if you require further information.
Academy of Design: Visual Communication Design Seminar
20th May, 10:30am – 12:30pm
This event is for students studying Units 3 & 4 Visual Communication Design. Students will hear from an experienced teacher about how to prepare their folios. Registrations should be made online.
http://www.academyofdesign.edu.au/events/vce-help-day
FedUni TAFE: Beauty Info Session
Thu 25th May, 4:30pm – 5:30pm @ SMB Ballarat
Find out about careers in the beauty industry, see the facilities, and speak to staff.
http://federation.edu.au/events/details?event=EVT-000783-D23GNR&variation=2&return_asset=290792
Australian Defence Force Gap Year
Applications for a 2018 gap year open in March 2017.
The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 or equivalent, aged between 17 and 24, to experience military training & lifestyle whilst gaining new skills over a paid gap year.
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/gap-year/
The Good Universities Guide: Online and Distance Education
Materials for students interested in online and distance education, with information on what is online and distance education, where and how are courses offered, different options, flexible study options and interactivity and support.
Year 10
Work Experience
Forms have been slow to come in and if you haven’t got a placement you need to come and see me immediately. My appointment times are on the board outside the Senior School office where I am located, or just pop in and see if I am free. Forms were due in by the end of last term.
Work experience placement opportunity
Interested in Geography, maths, IT and the outdoors; this may interest you!!
http://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/student-work-experience/secondary-student
Careers Fast Track
Year 10 will be involved in Careers sessions this term with Careers Fast Track. This involves the student producing an individualised careers booklet online and then this booklet will be printed out to be used in a careers session at school and then for individual career counselling sessions for the students.
General Information
Spark Engineering Camp
Melbourne camp: 10th – 15th July
Applications close 26th May, 5pm
This camp is run by Youth Without Borders. It is for students in Years 10–12 to experience university life and find out where a career in engineering could take them.
http://sparkengineeringcamp.ywb.com.au/
Radio Training Institute Upcoming Courses
Sports broadcasting: 3rd – 4th June
Advanced radio: 3rd July
Voice over: 7th – 8th October
http://radiotraininginstitute.com.au/
Australia’s Science Channel: Ultimate Careers
Ultimate Careers is a resource from Australia’s Science Channel, providing information about careers of the future that involve science and technology. They have a magazine and an app, with a video and podcast channel coming soon.
http://uc.australiascience.tv/
Holmesglen Online
Holmesglen offer various courses online, from short course to degree level.
http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/courses/online
Volunteer registrations open for the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Volunteering at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will be an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience for all those who are involved. Volunteer applications are open now.
https://www.gc2018.com/volunteer
Carol McCaskie
Careers and Pathways Coordinator