Careers/Pathways News

A perfect example of a ‘pathway’ transitioning from school to work.

Jackson has completed his 2 years of VET Building & Construction at MEC which has led him perfectly to move on to a School Based Apprenticeship.  Jackson successfully signed up his School Based Apprenticeship (Carpentry) today, he will finish his Y12 schooling this year and he's set himself up perfectly to move to a full time Apprenticeship next year.

Well done Jackson!

Monash University Mentee in-school launch …

Mount Erin College’s partnership with Monash University provides great opportunities for our students to participate in programs with Monash University, giving them a ‘feel’ for University life and all that it has to offer.

Our ‘Mentee’ program, open to applications from Year 11 and 12 students, was launched on Wednesday, 17th March.

This program pairs our students with experienced and engaged Monash student mentors to work in a one-on-one mentoring relationship for their final two years of secondary schooling, providing the students with information and assistance to follow their pathway and transition from secondary school to University. 

Careers News 

The ACN Nursing and Health Expo – Virtual Expo is being held on Saturday 24th April (from 9am). Nursing and Health are always very popular careers for our senior students. https://www.acn.edu.au/events/nursing-health-expo

All Year 12 students (VCE and VCAL) will be attending the annual VCE and Careers Expo at the Caulfield Racecourse on Thursday 29th April with Mount Erin staff. 

Students in other year levels and their parents can attend the Expo on Saturday 1st or Sunday 2nd May from 9am to 3pm. Weekend tickets are $12 per person or $30 per family but must be purchased in advance on-line due to limited capacity (COVID-safe).

For more information see the website: https://www.vceandcareers.com.au/

The National Institute for Dramatic Art (NIDA) is holding a series of April school holiday programs in Acting, Screen Acting, Auditions and Writing for students in Years 7-10 and 11-12. For more information go to:

https://www.open.nida.edu.au/courses?near=melbourne/3000/30

Australian Defence Force GAP Year Program 

Applications for the ADF GAP Year Program 2021 are now open. If you are currently in Year 12 and would like to have an exciting year of paid work in the Army, Navy or Air Force go to the website and start applying: https://army.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year  Get in quick as roles close as they fill up. The application process includes booking in for a ‘YOU’ assessment and careers session.

If you are not yet in Year 12, please have a look at the Students Guide to ADF opportunities:

https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/-/media/DFR/Files/Students-Guide-to-ADF-Opportunities.pdf