Term 3 has been busy in the Careers Office for Year 12 VTAC enquiries and course counselling and Year 10 subject and program/course selections for next year. A reminder to Year 12's that VTAC timely applications close on 30 September (during the school holidays) and SEAS applications close 11 October.

A reminder to Year 10's that if you are considering the VCE VM or SBAT programs, you will be required to complete two weeks of work experience. If you are having any trouble finding employers to do your work experience with, please let me know. Year 10's who wish to apply for a VET course in 2025 - if you did not put in a timely application for your VET course, you will now be on a waitlist and considered for your chosen course next term. These applications are dependent on whether there are any places available after first round offers. If you did not return your form to me by the due date, you will be on a waitlist. Timely applicants will be advised of their place in early Term 4. Late applicants may not hear until the end of Term 4.

All Year 2 VET course applicants (upcoming Year 12's) are automatically re-enrolled into their course for 2025. Your enrolment will be confirmed in due course, likely at the start of Term 4.

As always if you have any questions or need further information, attend my office in the library, or ask your teacher if you can come and see me and we can arrange a time to meet and discuss your queries. Parents, this offer is also extended to you, just email me or ring the office. Have a great term break!

YEAR 9

2025 WORK EXPERIENCE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AT PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA

Have you ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at how our Parliament works?

Expressions of interest to complete a work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria in Terms 1 and 2 2025 are now open.

Lodge an expression of interest via the online link: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/work-experience/

Students can choose between two programs, Sitting and Services.

Parliamentary Sitting placements provide the opportunity to see the law-making process up close. Students will go behind the scenes with the staff who directly support Parliament sittings, to get a deeper understanding of our democratic processes.

Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals, including business operations, facilities management and maintenance, broadcast (Hansard), and hospitality (kitchen).

YEAR 10

SWINBURNE TRY TAFE EVENT

Swinburne is holding their final Try TAFE event for the year where students can speak to TAFE teachers about their further study and tour the plumbing and carpentry barns.

Join us at the Croydon Campus from 5.30pm - 7pm on Wednesday 16 October.

More information and registration details can be found at: Try TAFE | October | Croydon

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR VCE VM OR SBAT IN 2025

A reminder to Year 10s who wish to apply for a school-based apprenticeship, you will need to arrange a second week of work experience in the industry you wish to obtain your apprenticeship or traineeship. If you are having difficulties finding a placement, please see Ms Aligizakis in the Careers Office for some help.

VTAC INFORMATION – SUBJECT SELECTION

The VTAC Prerequisite Guide is now available for students to see what subjects they need to select for the courses they might wish to pursue post Year 12 2027 Prerequisite Guide

YEAR 12

VTAC Applications are now open and timely applications close 30 September 2024 (during the school holidays).

VTAC Course Search and Prerequisite search here VTAC's CourseSearch and VCE Prerequisite Explorer

MONASH HUMANITARIAN SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are open for pathway and bachelor degrees and close on 29 November. School leavers who have applied via SEAS will be automatically considered.

Monash Humanitarian Scholarship - Study at Monash

MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Find a scholarship | University of Melbourne (unimelb.edu.au)

POWERCORP & CITIPOWER APPRENTICESHIPS

2025 apprenticeship and traineeship intake is now open for applications for Line workers, Substation Electricians, Cable Jointers and Meter Technicians. Details here Beon, CitiPower, Powercor, and United Energy | Explore Careers Australia

APPRENTICESHIPS THROUGH WPC GROUP

Are you or someone you know eager to embark on a fulfilling career journey through apprenticeships or traineeships? Check the list of current apprenticeship and traineeship roles available. Discover diverse opportunities in various industries, including automotive, heavy machinery, horticulture, logistics and business.

For more apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities, please click on the link:

https://wpcgroup.workforceone.com.au/job-board/#/jobs

YEARS 9-10

FREE Real XPerience virtual incursion streaming on Wednesday 23 October 2024

How to turn your passion for gaming into a career pathway through the VCE Vocational Major and Vocational Education and Training (VET).

About the event

The department and games and culture experience company Fortress Melbourne will deliver the 45-minute interactive online event. It will showcase relevant careers available to students, from games developer to digital artist. Students will learn how to link their schooling to growth industries such as:

digital media and technology
creative industries
content production.

The event will be co-hosted by video games commentator Gemma Driscoll, from ABC television’s Good Game: Spawn Point and a guest from Melbourne International Games Week. Guest speakers will include VCE Vocational Major students. All students who join the live stream broadcast from school will be entered in the draw to win a one-of-a-kind experience as part of the crew of an eSports event hosted by Fortress, or entry to future gaming events. Terms and conditions apply.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024

Time: 1 pm to 1:45 pm

Mode: online streaming from Fortress Melbourne

Access: student’s own device or shared device in a classroom

Register through Arc.

YEAR 10 & 11

You are invited to attend our Deakin Accelerate Webinar, aimed at Year 10 and 11 students and their parents. Deakin Accelerate is a unique VCE extension studies program designed to challenge high-achieving students with university-level learning opportunities. Students will study one unit per trimester at one of Deakin’s four physical campuses – or they can take advantage of our premium online learning platform. Deakin Accelerate contributes as a fifth or sixth subject that goes towards student’s ATAR results. Completing Deakin Accelerate also allows them to gain university credit and reduce the cost and duration of their future degree at Deakin. They’ll also receive a boost towards their ATAR.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 23 October 2024

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Location: Online via Zoom

REGISTER HERE

DISCOVER MONASH

For events and information about Monash University courses and event Register here

YEARS 9-12

VTAC PREREQUISITE GUIDE AND COURSE SEARCH

VTAC Prerequisite Guide is now available for students to see what subjects they need to select for the courses they might wish to pursue post Year 12 2027 Prerequisite Guide

This guide is subject to change in the future as courses are adjusted. For the most up-to-date prerequisite and course tool, please visit VTAC's CourseSearch and VCE Prerequisite Explorer. You can also click here for a guide on how to use VCE Prerequisite Explorer.

BOX HILL INSTITUTE SCHOOL HOLIDAY BOOTCAMPS

Hospitality Bootcamp

Monday 23 September, 10am - 12.30pm

Elgar Campus (Fountains Restaurant)

Includes a demo in contemporary mocktail and latte art techniques

REGISTER HERE

Cookery Bootcamp

Tuesday 24 September, 10am - 12.30pm

Elgar Campus (Fountains Restaurant)

Includes a demo in perfecting a focaccia and a risotto

REGISTER HERE

Sport & Fitness Bootcamp

Wednesday 25 September, 10am - 1pm

Lilydale Lake Campus, Building 4 (L4)

The Sport & Fitness Bootcamp is only open to Year 11 & 12 students

REGISTER HERE

Audio Production Bootcamp

Thursday 26 September, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Box Hill (Nelson Campus)

Discover the art of sound engineering

REGISTER HERE

Music Production Bootcamps

Thursday 26 September, 9.30am - 12.30pm OR 1pm - 4.30pm

Box Hill (Nelson Campus)

Learn about the professional tools and software used by leading music producers

REGISTER HERE

Design & Screenprint Bootcamp

Wednesday 25 September, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Box Hill (Nelson Campus)

Experience the hands-on process of screen printing

REGISTER HERE

3D Fashion Bootcamps

Thursday 26 September, 9.30am - 12.30pm OR 1pm - 4.30pm

Box Hill (Nelson Campus)

Try cutting edge 3D fashion technology

REGISTER HERE

YEAR 11 & 12

CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES

Second round applications are now open for government school students to enrol in a Higher Education Study and/or a select VCE subject through CHES in 2025. Students can enrol through our website here.

Please see Ms Aligizakis in the Careers Office for the HES Handbook, eligibility criteria, prerequisites and enrolment process.

Here are the 2025 Higher Education Studies that current Year 11 students can apply to study in Year 12:

University	Course
La Trobe University	Aboriginal Studies and Anthropology
La Trobe University	Accounting
Federation University	Biological Sciences
Monash University	Climate Change
Deakin University	Construction Management
Deakin University	Disability, Diversity and Inclusion
Victoria University	Educating for the Future
La Trobe University	Health Science
Monash University	History
La Trobe University	Human Biosciences
Federation University	Information Technology
Federation University	Introduction to Psychology
La Trobe University	Law
Federation University	Maths and Analysis
University of Melbourne	Mathematics
University of Melbourne	Physics
La Trobe University	Politics, Philosophy and Economics
University of Melbourne	Psychology
Deakin University	Psychological Science
Deakin University	Public Relations
Swinburne University	Space Industry
Deakin University	Sport Management
RMIT	Sustainable Development and Innovation Ecosystems

VICTORIA POLICE CENTRE SCHOOL LEAVERS CAREER INFORMATION SESSION

When: Friday 4th October 2024

Where: Victoria Police Centre – 311 Spencer Street Docklands VIC 3008

Session Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm – arrival between 11:00am-11:45am

Tickets are free but essential, scan the QR code on the attached poster or visit the link here.

During the session, they will have guest speakers who have also joined Victoria Police after finishing high school, who are in different stages of their career. The guest speakers will share insights and will all participate in a Q&A session.

WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE

Did you miss the William Angliss Open Day and would still like to explore your options?

William Angliss has opportunities to attend their School Holiday Program. Register in the link below:

School Holiday Program (angliss.edu.au)

Y12 Biology excursion

Shannon Sargeant