Careers News
Compass Career News
Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.
Items in the 17 May 2024 Career News include:
- Dates to Diarise in Term 2
- Victoria Police School Leavers Careers Expo
- High School Medical Experience in Cambodia
- News from Federation University
- Walk and Talk Tour
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- UNSW Co-op Program 2025
- Open Access Majors and Minors at La Trobe University
- Studying Cyber Security at Swinburne University
- Discover Monash Medicine Recording
- Career in Health Information Management
- Architecture, Construction & Surveying Degrees in Victoria in 2024
- Courses offered by AIM – Melbourne Campus in 2024
Items in the 24 May 2024 Career News include:
- Dates to Diarise in Term 2
- News from RMIT University
- Studying Business or Commerce at RMIT
- Courses in Building and Trades at RMIT
- Tech and Trades Experience Day
- EDUSA Public Information Webinar
- Career as a Podiatrist
- Studying the Bachelor of Paramedicine at UTAS
- Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician) Course at Box Hill Institute
- Veteran Family Pathway (VEP) at ACU
- Computer Science Degrees in Victoria in 2024
- Information Technology Degrees in Victoria in 2024
- Snapshot of Bond University in 2024
Charles Sturt University Agriculture & Environmental Science Info Night – Tuesday 28 May at 6pm
Want to be part of the future of agriculture? Keen to do your bit to protect and preserve the environment? Be an agent of change and take the first step, by joining Charles Sturt University for their Agriculture and Environmental Science Information Night.
During this online session, attendees will:
- gain insights into CSU’s diverse range of courses
- discover scholarship opportunities
- explore CSU’s cutting-edge facilities
- connect with their team of experts
- hear firsthand experiences from current students
- listen to guest speakers
For event details and to register click here.
William Adams Careers Open Night – Wednesday 5 June at 6pm
A Class of 2014 alumnus now working as a Marketing Analyst at William Adams CAT has reached out to share with the Nossal community that their workplace is having a Careers Night on Wednesday 5 June from 6pm to 8pm. Check out Careers at Williams Adams to learn about what a job with this successful Australian company looks like. Those interested are encouraged to attend their upcoming Careers Open night to find out more – event information and RSVP link can be found in the attached flyer below.
BUFTA 2024 open for film submissions until 16 September
Entries to the 2024 Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) are now open for Year 11 or 12 students. These awards provide the opportunity for budding filmmakers to win a full scholarship to study the Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University in Queensland.
Interested students are encouraged to read all the information provided on this BUFTA website and take note of the following:
- Important Dates
- Resources for filmmakers including step-by-step guide and tips
- How to enter
REMINDER: La Trobe Aspire early entry program open for applications
Have you been a leader? A volunteer? A key part of your community? The Aspire Community Contribution program rewards your involvement in community, leadership and volunteering with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe. Successful applicants will be notified from late September to early October.
Further details including who can apply, participating courses, and types of volunteering considered along with how to apply and offer requirements can be found here.
Applications close 6 September and interested students are recommended to attend the upcoming Aspire Early Entry Program webinar on 13 June plus check out La Trobe’s on-demand webinars.
REMINDER: Swinburne 2024 Early Entry program open for applications
This Early Entry program allows current Year 12 students to apply early and ATAR-free to Swinburne University of Technology.
Applications are open and will close in Term 3.
Interested students are to carefully read all the information provided by Swinburne on their website here to find out how it works, the eligible courses, and answers to FAQs.
Successful students will receive a conditional offer and the offer will become unconditional should students complete Year 12 and meet the course prerequisites. Students will also need to add the Swinburne Early Entry course they’ve chosen to their VTAC course application (instructions found here under Step 5 and take note VTAC applications open at end of July).
Studying arts, humanities and social sciences at ANU
The Australian National University (ANU) is consistently recognised as one of the great universities of the world. ANU’s College of Art & Social Sciences offers a unique experience to students thinking about studying creative arts, humanities or social sciences. Humanities, arts and social sciences is diverse, touching on every aspect of daily life. It includes fields from politics, international relations and history, to development, creative arts and languages.
It is multidisciplinary, working with fields including law, health, business and the sciences. Read about the value of a Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences degree and watch this video to find out more about studying HASS at ANU.
New Deakin University resource – Career Stories hub
Put together to inspire students with real-world career stories and help students find the job or industry that suits them best, Deakin’s Career Stories hub is packed with invaluable insights from current students and graduates, Career Stories is a powerful new resource to help students navigate their next steps with confidence.
Each story helps to break down the skills, challenges, and rewards of potential career paths for students. Visit the Career Stories hub and search by the study areas you’re interested in to learn about their career paths.
RMIT Skills and Jobs Centre services and free career workshops
Delivered in partnership with the Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions, the RMIT Skills and Jobs Centre offers free, expert advice on training, re-skilling, and job options for prospective students, job seekers and members of the community.
Go here for details on what the RMIT Skills and Jobs Centre can do and who it is for.
In celebration of National Careers Week, the RMIT Skills and Jobs Centre is hosting the following three-part career exploration workshop series to guide you on how to navigate their career journey. You can view these free workshops here or at the links below.
- Maintaining a healthy headspace while job hunting – Tuesday 4 June
- How to write a resume – Thursday 13 June
- How to prepare for a job interview – Tuesday 25 June