Careers Corner
Year 9
New initiative for Year 9 students with Career Education
The Victorian government has invested in careers education in government secondary schools. This includes an on-line career discovery tool (Morrisby Online) which will help students better understand their strengths and interests and explore different career options. Testing will be conducted in school time and an outline of the time requirements is set out below. Once the student has finished the test, a report will be available to be discussed with the student by external Careers Practitioners at Glen Eira during school time.
Glen Eira will be conducting this service during term 3. If you don’t give permission for your child to undertake this program please contact the careers office or Year 9 Coordinator prior to term 3.
Practice Test – conducted prior to the test week (you can repeat if you like)
Morrisby Online Test
- Start of Term 3 - during the Year 9 program
Individual Course Counselling
- Term 3 in August - during school hours
- 30 minute interview with external counsellors
- Parents may also attend
Deakin Explore
Deakin Explore is an excellent resource that students can use to explore courses and careers. Students can either start by searching for courses and the careers they lead to, or search for careers and the courses one might study to enter that career industry. Students can filter courses and careers depending on what matters to them, and what their interests are. Each course and career lists similar options, so students can broaden their ideas. With more than 600 paired courses and careers, it’s the best way to explore future careers
Even if students are not considering studying at Deakin University, this is still a very valuable resource to use - Deakin Explore
VCE
DeakInspire
DeakInspire is designed to help you tap into your potential and shape a better tomorrow. Hear incredible speakers discuss their lives and careers. Get hands-on in workshops that give you a taste of university life or the workplace.
This event is especially for Year 10, 11 and 12 students who want to explore their future direction. We've also included a program for parents to gain an understanding of the tools and support students might need as they transition from school to university.
DeakInspire is a free event, with lunch and entertainment provided.
Get the spark of inspiration you need to create your own future.
Melbourne Burwood Campus
9am-3pm
Thursday 4 July 2019
Burwood Campus map (PDF, 2.6MB)
Aspire – Early Admissions Program to La Trobe
At La Trobe, we believe there’s more to being a good student than marks alone.
The Aspire programrewards the skills and knowledge students gain from the positive impact they have made on their school or community through community service or volunteerism. Designed to give Year 12s the tools they need to succeed at La Trobe and beyond, students accepted into the Aspire program will get:
- A taste of university life at La Trobe with special on-campus events before the year commences
- The chance to meet and connect with like-minded students
- VCE revision lectures in the September school holidays
- Access to our extensive library and campus resources
- Induction into our Enrichment Program to prepare for what’s to come
Successful applicants also receive their early conditional offer in September for their chosen course along with minimum ATAR requirements. Many courses have a minimum ATAR of 50, but some professional degree programs have higher requirements. Up to 40 scholarships worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students for the first time.
The Minimum ATAR Table shows the minimum ATAR for some professional degree courses for entry through Aspire in 2020. Should an applicant’s preferred course not be listed on this table, then the minimum ATAR is 50.
Applicants are required to provide information about the length and frequency of their community service and/or volunteering experience, as well as a 400-word description of your involvement and impact.
Types of volunteering include –
- community service or community group activities
- religious/cultural group activities
- participating in social justice groups or a school leadership role
- leadership in sport, the performing arts or charity fund-raising group activities
Further details can be found at the How to Apply link. Applications open 1 June 2019
Year 10
Careers Fast Track Program
The majority of Year 10 students have completed their Careers Fast Track Program. The remainder of students will be having their interviews on Monday 3rd June. Students have taken their booklets home to share with their parents and to be able to use the information to help decide on subject selection for VCE in term 3.
Work Experience
Two Year 10 students completed a work experience at the Essendon Football Club. Cherry and Anatole were among 27 students from across Melbourne selected to participate. They had the opportunity to hear from many different employees of the club to learn about the different jobs that make up an AFL club. Physiotherapist, Exercise Scientists, Psychologist, Coaches, Events, Historian, Web and Media, marketing etc.
Anatole loves his sport but did not know a lot about AFL prior to the experience or follow a club coming from France a few years ago. I think he has a soft spot for the Bombers now! Cherry won the signed football at the end of the week for answering all the questions correctly from what they had all learnt.
My work experience at Essendon:
"I did my work experience at Essendon Football Club from the 13th to the 17th of May. I was lucky to get selected and I am very grateful for my teacher who organised this for me because it was the best work experience possible. We were at Essendon Hangar, learning about all the jobs within the footy industry next to the AFL players. People working there were very nice and super interesting. The work experience couldn’t more organised and taught us so many useful skills for the future. We get paid $25 for the week and get free tickets for an Essendon game. One of the more rewarding experience of my life. I recommend it to everyone interested by sport industry or business, it can be an advantage for your future.
Go bombers !"
Anatole Dutrieux 10A
"A few weeks ago Anatole and myself had work experience at Essendon Football Club. The experience was a week long but without a doubt it was one of the best weeks I have had so far. Throughout the week it was our contribution to take part in a group of 27 Year 10s learning about the different qualifications around the club. It not only gained us an experience around the club but also gained us an advantage to meet and talk to a few players and see how there daily life goes by. What interested me the most at the football club was the physiotherapists and the psychologists who had the main roles to take care of the players wellbeing. It is an experience that I will not forget and always take it to an advantage to where it can help me."
Cherry Teddu 10C
General Information
Future of Work Event
Ernst and Young invites students in Years 11 & 12 who are interested in STEM, to visit their offices in Melbourne to learn about what the future of work will look like.
The day will cover –
- Welcome to EY and introduction to ‘the Future of Work’
- STEM-based discussion groups with EY professionals to introduce students to future career paths
- Interactive workshops including employability skills
- An overview of future student programs that students can aim to be part of
- Networking opportunities
Date: Wednesday 10 July 2019
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: EY Melbourne, 8 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Register here to reserve a spot at this free event.
Vic Health – Guide to becoming a nurse
Nursing and midwifery are professions with plenty of diversity, allowing you to match your career with your lifestyle.
Varied working hours with the flexibility of shift work means that nurses and midwives can choose to work full time or part time, leaving time for family commitments, travel or other interests.
Read the guide - https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/health-workforce/nursing-and-midwifery/becoming-a-nurse-midwife
Carol McCaskie
Careers and Pathways Coordinator