Careers News 

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.

Items in the 1 September 2023 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3
• News from Monash University 
  • Experience Day Workshops
  • Discover Monash 
  • Pathway to Engineering
• Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships 
• RMIT School Holidays Campus Tours 
• A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student 
• CIA Careers in Construction & Engineering event 
• Psychology Degrees in Victoria in 2023 
• Physiotherapy Degrees in Victoria in 2023 
• Snapshot of The University of Sydney in 2023

Items in the 8 September 2023 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3
• On-demand Webinars at Deakin 
• News from the University of Melbourne 
  • Hands-on Engineering and IT School Holiday Activities
  • UniMelb on Demand – Video Library
  • Bachelor of Science
• Upcoming EDUSA Information Sessions 
  • Upcoming IVY League Information Sessions
  • General Information Session - Virtual
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) at RMIT 
• International College of Hotel Management in 2023 
• Richmond Institute Information Sessions 
• Architecture, Construction & Surveying Degrees in Victoria in 2023 
• Project Management Courses in Victoria in 2023  
• Snapshot of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) in 2023

Items in the 15 September Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4
• Reminder: VTAC 2024 Upcoming Key Dates  
• STEM Hub
• Catch up on ADFA Open Day 2024
• Studying Neuroscience at Swinburne
• Diploma in General Studies (DiGS) at the University of Melbourne
• Deakin University Campus Tours - September School Holidays
• Victoria Police Stand – Melbourne Royal Show 2023
• Teaching Degrees – Early Childhood in Victoria in 2023  
• Teaching Degrees – Primary Education in Victoria in 2023 
• Teaching Degrees – Secondary Education in Victoria in 2023 
• Snapshot of the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2023

IMPORTANT REMINDER: VTAC Course application payment deadline – 28 September 2023

Year 12s must pay their VTAC course application processing fee to be able to change their course preferences within the specified periods, be eligible for course offers and to ensure their earlier deadline applications (early closing courses, SEAS and Scholarships) are considered. Payment is due 28 September and is done within the student’s VTAC account – instructions have been provided to Year 12s on making payment along with guidance on applying through VTAC in the Class of 2023 Careers channel on Teams. 

REMINDER: VTAC application webinar recordings available and SEAS/Scholarships applications 

Watch this Applicant applying through VTAC webinar to learn about making a VTAC application in 2023 including searching courses, pathways and preferences. 

Watch VTAC’s 2023 Applicants applying for SEAS and Scholarships webinar to understand the process of applying for special consideration through their Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and for VTAC Scholarships.

Term 3 STEAM Careers Online Forum: Innovation and Future Industries 

Showcasing transdisciplinary careers relating to innovation and future industries and panellists including people working in the space sector, trying to discover dark matter, and using seaweed to reduce methane emissions. The recording of the event is now available with password access. Go to: www.melbourne.sciencegallery.com/careers-forum-innovation-and-future-industries and enter the Password: Innovation

La Trobe University September campus tours 

- 19 to 21 September

La Trobe invite you to visit their Melbourne campus to take a guided tour with a La Trobe student. You can get a feel for the campus vibes, check out the facilities you’ll be using and learn more about what it’s like. You can also dive deeper into your dream course by chatting with one of our course advisors. For details and registration click here.

AIE Industry Experience Days

 – September 20 to October 4, 2023 

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. Find out more and register to attend here.

Monash Nursing and Midwifery tour 

– Thursday 21 September, 11am to 12pm

Students are invited to visit and experience the Nursing and Midwifery facilities at Monash’s Peninsula campus during the upcoming school holidays. Register here. 

Chadstone Career Expo 

– Wednesday 4 October, 3pm to 5pm

Taking place at Chadstone shopping centre with employers recruiting for casual retail positions and Holmesglen running free workshops on interviewing skills and the hidden job market. See flyer below for further details.

Clarissa Jacques RPCDP

Careers & Pathways Coordinator