Careers
Careers & College Partnership News
YEAR 12 Q & A
The Careers team have been contacting every Year 12 over the past fortnight. From these conversations there have been some common questions raised in relation to: applying for University/TAFE, early offer schemes, SEAS, applying for scholarships as well as applying interstate. These have been answered in the Year 12 group pages but also posted online on the GSSC Careers Facebook page. I’d encourage you to keep an eye out for these.
MATHS & DATA CAREERS
In this webinar, Careers with STEM founder Heather Catchpole takes you through the latest edition of Careers with STEM and it’s all about careers that use maths and data – from how maths is helping us through the COVID-19 pandemic, to understanding and predicting extreme weather and bush fires.
Get stories of YouTube trend experts, health data scientists, tradies, and more surprising careers that use maths and data everyday!
The webinar will be held on 18 May, 11am – 1.45am AEST. For information, visit https://bit.ly/2Ya8wlK
RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service:
Join this Facebook page to read about the stories and achievements of young Australians who have found career success through their traineeship or apprenticeship - https://bit.ly/2xiPIpy
Four steps to finding an apprenticeship or traineeship:
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways has developed a fantastic 4-step process for students to follow when seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship, http://bit.ly/39yUYmQ
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways (AAP)
This website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship. Some of the resources include:
- Job and training descriptions
- Career interest explorer
- Job pathway charts
- Information on apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships
- Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hairdressing.
Visit http://bit.ly/3aUtxnC
RESEARCH OCCUPATIONS
Greater Shepparton Secondary College Careers (www.gssccareers.com)
- On the front page of the website at the bottom left hand side is a widget that allows searching for occupations or courses or scholarships.
- To search hundreds of jobs and careers (including, what you do in that job, the personal requirements you need to do it and what education and training you have to have as well as videos) – on the front page menu, select ‘For Students’ -> Job and Career Information -> Job and Career Search Information
- Alternatively to find courses anywhere in Australia – on the front page menu, select ‘Post School Options’ -> Search/Compare Courses - > Course Seeker
Myfuture: Students can explore courses, occupations, and industries. They can also undertake a mini career quiz and research occupations based on their favourite subjects, https://myfuture.edu.au/
Skillsroad: Students can explore courses, occupations, and industries. They can get tips on how to find employment, write a resume and application letter and prepare for interviews, www.skillsroad.com.au
Deakin Explore: Use the filters to help narrow down occupations you may be interested in. Explore related occupations to any careers you are interested in, http://bit.ly/2vKLDJI
APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITY COURSES
How do we apply for Uni?
(From the Year 12 Q & A)
You apply for University (& some TAFE courses) via online applications through a Tertiary Admission Centre – the one for Victoria's is called VTAC. Other states have their own (SATAC = SA & NT, QTAC, UAC = NSW & ACT, TISC = WA).
This process starts in August. The Careers Team will assist students through this process step by step (together with the Neighbourhood Leaders and probably the Learning mentor groups)
*The process starts in August (usually – but may be changed due to COVID-19 affecting timelines) and students can apply any time up until December. There are a number of deadlines along the way, as each one passes the cost of the application increases.
TERTIARY ADMISSION CENTRES
State-based Tertiary Admission Centres process course applications on behalf of universities, some TAFE institutes, and some private providers. You can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2020 intake. Courses for the 2021 intake will be updated mid-year but you can use the archived information as a guide.
Websites are listed below
Victoria www.vtac.edu.au
NSW & ACT www.uac.edu.au
QLD www.qtac.edu.au
SA & NT www.satac.edu.au
Tasmania www.utas.edu.au
Universities now accepting direct applications for the 2021 intake:
- University of New England
Applications are now open for the direct early entry program. It’s free to apply and applications will close Friday 25 September, https://bit.ly/39H4iVo
- Australia National University (ANU)
Applications are now open for Year 12 students to apply for courses, scholarships, and accommodation at ANU. Applications will be based on Year 11 results. For information on key dates and the admissions process, go to https://bit.ly/2WVbyHn
Apply for early entry programs Year 12 students are now able to apply for several early entry and guaranteed entry university prog