Careers & Pathways

We’re getting to the pointy or business end of the year and this term is one of the busiest for the Careers Office where I’m helping students with course and career counselling from Year 10 upwards. We’ll be conducting Morrisby unpacking interviews for most of our Year 9's too. There will be a lot of information over the course of the coming months so stay tuned!      As always if you have any questions or need further information, come and see me or ask your teacher if you can come and see me and we can arrange a time to meet and discuss your queries.

YEAR 12

VTAC Applications are now open and timely applications close 30 September 2024.

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

YARRA RANGES APPRENTICESHIP AND CAREERS NIGHT 2024

Join us at the Yarra Ranges Apprenticeship & Career Night for a chance to kickstart your career! Whether you're a student, recent grad, or seeking a new path, this event has something for everyone.    Connect with regional experts who will guide you through applying, enrolling and succeeding in apprenticeships, traineeships, and local career opportunities. Past attendees have landed interviews on the spot and started jobs within a week. Don't miss this chance to advance your career!   OELLEN ensures accessibility for young people with disabilities. If you have any needs, email info@oellen.org.au.  Get expert advice on resume writing, interview skills, and finding apprenticeships and meet local employers with job openings.   The Yarra Ranges Apprenticeship & Career Night is a delivered by OELLEN with funding from the Yarra Ranges Council community grant program.

When:   Tuesday, 17 September 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Location:   Bookings can be made at https://events.humanitix.com/yarra-ranges-apprenticeship-and-career-night

Chirnside Park Community Hub, 33 Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park, 3116, View Map

YEAR 11 & 12

CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES

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.

To extend high-achieving government school students, we offer early-access to university subjects to students across Victoria through online (and on-site) learning options. These HES subjects enable students to earn an ATAR contribution and potential university credits. Students can incorporate one Higher Education Study into their overall VCE program at your school and there is no cost to the students (or your school).   Here are the 2025 Higher Education Studies that current Year 11 students can apply to study in Year 12:

YEAR 10

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR VCE VM OR SBAT IN 2025

A reminder to Year 10's who wish to apply for a school-based apprenticeship, you will need to arrange a second week of work experience in the industry in which 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

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 

RINGWOOD TRAINING – VCE VET / VCE VM

Students and parent/guardians are welcome to come and take a tour of our facilities at 4pm on: 

• Wednesday 14th August 2024
• Wednesday 21st August 2024

No bookings required.  Location: Ringwood Training Reception, 3 Hill St, Ringwood East.  A video tour of our facilities can be found by clicking here.   Some more video tours can be found at https://ringwood.training/video-tours/

KWONG LEE DOW YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Applications are now open for Year 10 students for the Class of 2026 Young Scholars Program.  This flagship University of Melbourne high school program is open to current Year 10 students from all Victorian and select interstate border schools, offering access to exclusive University events and academic enrichment activities for two years.  The Program Committee is committed to selecting one eligible student from each participating school.

How to apply  

Students will be able to submit their application between 15 July and 30 August.

For more information about the program, visit our website. 

YEAR 9 - 12

UPCOMING OPEN DAYS

Open days (vtac.edu.au) https://vtac.edu.au/opendays.html

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.

YEAR 9 & 10

YEARS 8-10