Encouraging Exploration and Growth

At Mary MacKillop College, we understand that choosing a career path can be overwhelming. That’s why we strive to provide a supportive environment where students can explore their interests and aspirations. Whether through workshops, mentorship programs, or hands-on experiences, we are dedicated to helping our students discover their passions and prepare for their futures.

Career pathways can take many forms, and our team is here to support each student in finding the path that suits them best. Together, we are building a foundation for success, ensuring that every student at Mary MacKillop College is empowered to reach their full potential. Let's embrace the journey ahead!

Year 10 Work Experience Monday 2 June to Friday 6 June 2025

Each year the Year 10 students are provided with the opportunity to complete a week of Work Experience at an organisation of their choice. This year the 2025 Year 10 Work Experience program will take place from Monday 2 June to Friday 6 June 2025 inclusive.

Work experience packs were handed out to every Year 10 student at the beginning of this term, and students should be well on their way to having secured their placement for the week. If you haven’t already, please familiarise yourself with the forms, and in particular, the parent letter, and encourage your students to be proactive in their search for a suitable placement. Completed packs will be returned to school for processing no later than Thursday 24 April 2025.

If you work in a business that would be interested in taking one of students for a Work Experience placement, please contact the Careers Team on 5662 4255.

Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College VCE Careers Program

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our Careers team and extend an invitation for you to explore the careers program that we have at the college for the students during their final years of secondary school. In 2025, the careers team consists of myself, Ms Cassie Raschle and, Ms. Melissa Preston. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your child’s aspirations and options. Please feel free to email us directly or phone the college reception. Mary MacKillop College is very fortunate to have a dedicated careers website which is full of resources and information for both you and your VCE student(s) to work through together. It can be found from a link on SIMON, or directly at www.mmcrccareers.com. It is the main method of communication regarding career activities both locally and externally. We encourage you to sign up for the newsfeed on this site (https://www.mmcrccareers.com/for-parents/newsfeed), which will deliver the most recent updates of key dates and events. There will also be notification of job and apprenticeship opportunities published in the newsfeed. We encourage you to explore this fabulous asset thoroughly and regularly. Throughout the year, the college will host a range of workshops, guest speakers, and career activities that encourage students to be curious and proactive in their career exploration. Activities will be added and edited throughout the year and promoted through our careers website and college newsletter. We encourage you to take your child to one of the career expos in Melbourne, as these are a fabulous way to get around many Tertiary institutions, Gap Year program providers, and industry representatives all in one day. It is also worth checking the calendar of University Open Days to start planning visits and tours of campuses and residential colleges. The details for all these events can be found by visiting www.mmcrccareers.com.

Yours sincerely

Kate Dwyer Laura Higgins

Careers Leader Director of Learning, Pedagogy & Innovation

Please remember to subscribe to our school newsfeed to receive regular updates.

https://www.mmcrccareers.com/for-parents/newsfeed

Events and Scholarships

There are several events and scholarships available now, which would be a good idea for you to have a look at. We will forward these as they arise via email but the most effective way to stay in touch is to subscribe to the newsfeed on our college careers website. Please make sure you have done this.

Here’s a sample of what’s coming up from both Melbourne and Monash Universities.

Upcoming future student events:

University of Melbourne

Hansen Scholarship applications close on 31 March

For any students who missed out on attending a Hansen Scholarship webinar this year, or would like to re-watch on-demand, a recording has now been uploaded onto the website for all to access. Students can hear from the Hansen Scholarship Team and current Scholars about the program and application process. Applications from current Year 12 students will close at the end of this month.

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Focus on Melbourne, 15 April - 8 May

Join us for a series of information evenings for prospective students and families. Come and chat with our friendly academic and professional staff at our Parkville or Southbank campuses. Explore in-depth discipline areas, including courses, majors, enrichment opportunities,s and career pathways. Plus, you will hear from our current students as they share their unique Melbourne experiences.

Registrations now open

Meet us in Regional Victoria

Our Future Students team is visiting select cities and towns in regional Victoria and Tasmania from May to August to meet with prospective undergraduate students to discuss their study options and the exciting campus life that awaits them in Melbourne.

Registrations open now

Residential colleges | Open House

Future students and their families are welcome to visit our University’s residential colleges for the annual Open House event on Saturday 11 May 2025.

Register to tour our colleges

Monash University

Monash Information Evening - Traralgon

Event details

Date: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 6.30 - 8.00 pm
Location: Monash Rural Health (Latrobe Regional Hospital), 40 Village Ave, Traralgon, VIC 3844
Registration: Register here

This session is designed to provide prospective students and their parents/guardians with a comprehensive overview of studying at Monash, covering:

Our ten diverse study and discipline areas;
Undergraduate course types, such as our comprehensive and specialist courses, double degrees, and pathway programs;
Scholarships and fees;
SEAS and the Monash Guarantee; and
Accommodation options.

The link below to is to the full suite of events and activities at Monash. There are many faculty tours coming up over the holidays. Get organised and get yourself down there.

More Information

If you have not yet made time to check in with a member of our careers team, please do so before the end of this Term.

ACU Webinar for Y9 - Y12 Students interested in Exercise, Sports Science, and Physical Education - Thursday, April 3 6:00-6:45 pm

Are you passionate about sport and exercise science or physical education and curious to know what it's really like to work and study in these fields?

You are invited to join a 45-minute webinar - Date: Thursday, April 3 Time: 6:00-6:45 pm

Click on the link below to find out more information and to register for a Zoom link.

ACU Exercise and Sports Science and PE Webinar April 3, 2025 flyer

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