Careers News

Year 11

As part of the Year 11 Careers Program all Year 11 students will complete their Career Action Plan and meet with careers team to discuss their plans for post year 12. This provides the students an opportunity to reflect on their aspirations and goals and to plan their pathways. The Careers team will meet one-on-one with the Year 11 students over the next few weeks.

VCE and Career Expo

On Friday 3 May, Year 11 students attended the VCE and Careers Expo at Caulfield Racecourse. Students were able to ask questions and gain important information from exhibitors representing a wide range of areas including Universities, TAFE, Private RTO’s, Employment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, GAP Year and Volunteering organisations. There were seminars ranging from topics on preparing for work, VCE studies, industry specific and superannuation.

Year 12

Please book in for a compulsory Careers Interview to discuss career pathways after Year 12. Make a booking on the Careers Interview Sheet outside of the Careers Office. Compulsory Careers Interviews will be scheduled on Compass if students have not already booked one.

Year 10

Work Experience for Year 10s will be held from Monday 24 June to Friday 28 June, 2019. All Year 10 students should have secured a work experience placement by now. Supported Work Experience Workshops will be run during Recess and Lunchtime over the next few weeks to support students to secure work experience. Students are welcome to come to the Careers Office to discuss Work Experience options.

Information sessions

Webinar: Demystifying VET

Thursday 30 May | 7.30pm – 8.30pm | $30 | Online

This webinar will introduce to you the huge range of futures available to people who choose courses in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Presented by Craig Robertson, CEO of TAFE Directors Australia, the session will explore the VET system and the range of courses to suit the career aspiration of many Australians.

Find out more and register: https://www.cdaa.org.au/events/event/webinar-demystifying-vet

Deakin University | Arts Course and Career Information Session

Wednesday 12 June | 5.30pm – 6.00pm | Deakin University, Geelong

Thursday 13 June | 5.30pm – 6.00pm | Deakin University, Burwood Campus

This information session will give you an overview of Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts. Learn about our 30+ study disciplines available and how Deakin’s course allow you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career aspirations.

Find out more and register: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/arts-info-session-geelong

Deakin University | Criminology Information Session – Burwood

Thursday 13 June | 6.00pm – 6.30pm | Deakin University, Burwood Campus

Learn more about the most established criminology program in Victoria at this information session. Hear from Deakin’s passionate criminology industry experts about course options, entrance requirements and career outcomes for graduates.

Find out more and register: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/criminology-info-session-burwood

Deakin Webinar Series: Study Nutrition and Dietetics

Thursday 13 June | 12.00pm | Online

Do you have a passion for food and nutrition? Are you looking to explore a career in dietetics? Find out about the role of nutrition and dietetics in the health sector and how you can make a real difference in your career.

Find out more and register: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/nutrition-and-dietetics-webinar

Deakin University | Teaching Information Session

Tuesday 9 July | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Deakin University, Geelong Campus

Wednesday 10 July | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Deakin University, Burwood Campus

Come along to this information session for an overview of the undergraduate teaching courses we offer at Deakin. Hear from passionate staff members regarding course selection and entry requirements (including the CASPer test), course specialisations and how we support students through their professional experience in schools and the Global Experience Program.

Monash University | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Campus Tour, Clayton

Tuesday 2 July | 11.00am – 1.00pm | Monash University, Clayton Campus

Thursday 4 July | 11.00am – 12.30pm | Monash University, Peninsula Campus

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University is opening its doors for you this winter break.

Experience what it’s really like to study a career in health at Monash by exploring our facilities and catching up with some of our staff and students.

Find out more and register:

Monash University | Science Precinct Tour

Tuesday 2 July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Monash University, Clayton Campus

Thursday 4 July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Monash University, Clayton Campus

Tuesday 9 July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Monash University, Clayton Campus

Thursday 11 July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Monash University, Clayton Campus

If you would like to take a closer look and see where you could be studying next year, this is a great chance to visit our brilliant science facilities and student spaces. Get a feel for campus life and have a chat with some of our science students and staff. Also, if you need some course advice we can help with that as well.

Find out more and register:

Koonung Secondary College Newsletter

Issue 7 · 16 May 2019

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