Careers
Work Experience
Year 10 Students were out on work experience between May 27 (Applied Learning) and June 3-7 (Mainstream).
Work experience provides students with the opportunity to gain some valuable insight into particular industries and assist with future course and career decisions. Once again this year our students organised some great placements in such areas as: Accounting, Aged Care, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Bakery, Business both large and small, Carpentry, Council, Childcare/Kinder, Dental, Education (University, Secondary & Primary), Electrical, Finance, Hairdressing, Hospitals, Hospitality, I.T, Manufacturing, Medical, Pharmacy, Physio, Radiography, Real Estate, Retail, Restaurants, Shipping, Solicitors, Sport, Travel, Veterinary etc .
Students can investigate chosen pathways and get real tangible experience and insight into those areas. Spending this quality time, especially with people working in the field may make all the difference in subject choices, University/Tafe choices, even career direction and more. This makes the experience a meaningful one!
Student response CRA
I did work experience at Kor Equipment Solutions working with their engineers. I had a great experience and learnt all about life as an engineer
Student response CLN
Work experience has shown me various perspectives and I feel it is something every year 10 must do.
Employer response
Consistently exhibited a strong commitment to timeliness and displayed a high level of enthusiasm for acquiring new skills.
Monash Health
Try a VET Day at St. Peter’s College
The annual Try a VET (Vocational Education and Training) Day was held across both campuses on Thursday 6th June. It was a huge success with more than 300 Year 9 students getting an opportunity to explore various options available in the VET sector.
12 different VET areas were covered throughout the day, these included:
1. Building & Construction
2. Chisholm presented their VET course options.
3. Conservation & Eco Systems- SBAT
4. Early Childhood Education and Care
5. Electrotechnology
6. Engineering
7. FLC presented: Animal studies, Salon, Retail & Community Services
8. Health Services
9. Hospitality & Cookery
10. Music
11. Sport & Rec
12. Vet Is it right for me?
Students had the opportunity to visit both the Clyde North and Cranbourne campuses to experience the VET programs delivered onsite. The program also included a couple of our local providers who spoke about the Various Studies available to them off site such as Animal studies, Salon, Retail & Community Services. Students also interacted with life-size infant simulators, having an introduction on how to care for babies and provided information on the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care VET program.
Other activities held throughout the day included icing biscuits, not as easy as it sounds, developing sports skills, creating a live telephone cable, musical performance by our Vet Music students and some sound production tips as well as donning the different PPE (personal protective equipment) required for the Health Care workers.
Students received a lot of information on various career pathways available in each of these industries in an interactive environment. More information will be available at the College Futures Expo running on Monday 22nd July. The Parent information sessions will be delivered by the College Leadership team between 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm on a rotating roster available at both the Cranbourne & Clyde North campus. Please put this date in your diary!
School Holiday Events
Many TAFE, Uni and Independent providers will offer a variety of workshops and information session to inform students about future course options. These events are a great way to enhance your current knowledge of future course options. Click here for more information:
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Open Days 2024
These events are yet another way to increase you knowledge about specific Institutes and their course offerings. Post secondary courses can be expensive and before dedicating years and thousands of dollars it’s best to have as much knowledge as possible about future options including the location of study. Here is a list of Open Days which is regularly being updated. https://vtac.edu.au/opendays.html
Chisholm | Sports Academy 2025 - Discovery Day, Casey Stadium
June 26, 2024
Learn more about what it’s like to be a student-athlete at the Chisholm Academy and train under the expert eye of Chisholm Sports Academy’s coaches.
If you’re an aspiring athlete passionate about sport and studying Year 11 or 12 in 2024, or you’re currently completing your senior secondary program and looking to complete a Fitness industry qualification or Diploma of Sport (course code SIS50321), our Academy might just be for you!
Come along to our discovery day which combines both practical skills training with our coaching team as well as information about what it is like being a student athlete.
Young Geographer of the Year Competition 2024
Opens: June 1, 2024
Closes: October 4, 2024
The Royal Geographical Society invites you to create your own #ChooseGeography poster to promote the value of choosing geography at school, in further study and in the workplace, linking geographical skills to real people and jobs that make a difference. We are looking for eye catching, creative and informative posters that promote geography as an excellent choice, highlighting its relevance and demonstrating how studying geography can help you understand the world we live in and the ‘big issues’ that we face as a society.
School Holiday Programs June July 2024
Discover ACU Melbourne
July 2 to July 10, 2024
Join us for the 2024 Discover ACU. A free event tailored to your study area of interest, these sessions will give you an insight into life as a uni student.
- Exercise and Sports Science – July 2
- Allied Health – July 2
- Biomedical Science – July 2
- Law, Business and Criminology – July 4
- Nursing – July 10
- Midwifery – July 10
- Paramedicine – July 10
LCI - Ahead of the Seam: Design, Illustrate, Create Workshop
During the upcoming school holidays, LCI Melbourne will be hosting a free 1-day hands-on
workshop tailored to students interested in fashion, costume design or anyone wanting to
explore their creative options.
Students will enjoy a hands-on experience exploring design thinking, enhancing their
illustration skills, discovering their unique creative style and gaining valuable insights from
industry professionals.
Date: Monday 1 July 2024
Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Location: 150 Oxford Street, Collingwood
RSVP to attend to events@lcimelbourne.edu.au
A Day in the Life of a Swinburne TAFE Student
Swinburne University will be hosting two events showcasing its Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. Whether students are interested in animation or nursing, this immersive event is for any high school student who wishes to experience VET for themselves.Wantirna Campus on Tuesday 2 July 2024 from 9.00am – 4.30-pmThere will be taster sessions in Screen and Media, Art and Design, and Health, Community and Early Childhood.Register at A Day in the Life of a Swinburne TAFE Student | Wantirna
Croydon Campus on Thursday 11 July 2024 from 9.00am – 4.30-pmThere will be taster sessions in Plumbing and Carpentry, Business and Finance, Advanced Construction, Engineering Technology, Cyber Security, and Games Development.
Register at A Day in the Life of a Swinburne TAFE Student | Croydon
Monsh University Business Explorer 2024
Business Explorer gives students hands-on experience in the world of business.
Through interactive games, quizzes and case studies, students get to discover the world of start-ups, brands, stock markets and more! Students get to choose three taster sessions in accounting, banking and finance, economics, analytics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing. Students will hear stories about life at university from current Monash Business School students, as well as alumni working in the industry.Date: Tuesday 2 July 2024 OR Wednesday 3 July 2024
Time: 9.45am – 3.30pm
Location: Monash University, Caulfield Campus
Registration is essential so register at Home - Business Explorer - Monash Business School
Monsh University Discover Business Webinar
Students who missed out on attending the on-campus event in April, are encouraged to register for this webinar which will cover the range of single and double degrees available and provide an overview of all the opportunities including industry experience, international study programs, and graduate development initiatives.
Date: Wednesday 10 July 2024Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Registration is essential so register at Discover Business: A World Of Possibilities
Enter the World of Le Cordon Bleu Careers Residential, Melbourne
From July 3 to July 5
We’re opening our doors to high school students in Years 11 & 12, to experience a ‘day in the life’ at one of the world’s leading culinary and hospitality institutions to provide a taste of what a future career in global hospitality will be like.
Meet lecturers and Le Cordon Bleu professionals, hear from industry experts, discover what Le Cordon Bleu hospitality management degree programmes involve and experience hands-on culinary arts with our chefs.
RMIT | Tech and Trades Experience Day 2024
From July 4, 2024
to July 4, 2024
Come and discover RMIT – Register your interest for a spot at our free exclusive Hands-On Experience Day in your July school holidays!
You will have the opportunity to choose two interactive workshops from a Trades and Future technology areas in our Vocational Education programs.
Tailored for students in years 10, 11, and 12, along with their parents and guardians, this event promises an immersive day of exploration. Uncover your passions, gain valuable insights, and pave the way for a future filled with endless possibilities.
SAE College Create for a Day Holiday WorkshopSAE College is opening its doors this July for a one-day program, designed to expand a student’s skills and get them working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games or Electronic Music Production. Date: Saturday 6 July 2024
Time: 10-.00am – 4.00pmLocation: 235 Normanby Road in South Melbourne Cost: $25 per person (lunch included)Book a spot at Create for a Day at SAE - SAE Australia
AIE | Industry Experience Day
July 10, 2024
AIE’s Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.
The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.
Walk & Talk July Campus Tours
Bookings are open for July campus tours in the school holidays. These will be led by current Fed Uni students, meaning that visitors get the opportunity to hear firsthand about the study experience at Federation University. The tours will depart every 30 minutes from 10.00am – 1.00pm on Thursday 11 July 2024 at each of the Berwick, Gippsland, and Mt Helen campuses.
- Book for the Berwick Campus here.
- Book for the Gippsland Campus here.
- Book for the Mt Helen Campus here.
AIT | Open Day
July 13, 2024
AIT’s Open Day is perfect for those wanting to explore the endless opportunities available in the growing creative industries. This fun and interactive day is a great way to get further information on our curriculum, course requirements and study pathways. Our friendly staff & students will also be there to talk to and get advice from.
On the day you can expect to:
- Learn about our degrees in film, 2D and 3D animation, game design, and IT.
- Hear more about careers and study paths.
- Take a tour of our campus.
- Lunch included on the day.
Ms Robyn Cardamone - Clyde North Campus
Ms Melissa Dillon - Cranbourne Campus