Careers & Pathways News 

Career education is an essential part of what students receive at our school. It prepares them for the big learning, work and life decisions ahead, to be ready for changes in the Victorian economy, and capable of navigating transitions in their professional lives.

National Careers Week (NCW) is May 12 -19 2024 and presents a great opportunity to highlight our school’s career education program.

Career education has three core components: self-discovery and development, exploring and experiencing work and career paths, and setting goals. 

Every student at our school creates an individual annual career action plan, from Year 9 - 12. You will receive a copy of this along with their report.

Beaumaris Secondary College participates in the My Career Insights program, which means our students get access to the world-leading Morrisby online career education tool. Students also explore their Morrisby profile in a one-on-one meeting with an expert career consultant from the Australian Centre for Career Education. Your consent is required for this program. 

Your child will also receive careers counselling before choosing their senior secondary subjects and further education and training courses. 

Course counselling is particularly important right now, as senior secondary education Victoria is changing. Our students have new options, including the VCE Vocational Major, and the Victorian Pathways Certificate. You can visit the Victorian Government website to learn more about the Changes to senior secondary education.

As their parent, you will be the single greatest influence on their education and career decisions. There are many opportunities through Years 7-12 where you can support your child to explore options and make decisions. The Department of Education has more information about Career and course exploration with your child.

Our Careers Team is well-equipped to guide students through the process of career education. If you have any questions about our careers program, please speak to Ms Stephanie Martin, Mr Jack Crameri or Ms Andy Farrow.

National Careers Week

Lunchtime industry speakers every day from 13 - 17 May

My Career Insights for Year 9 students

The Department of Education has contracted the Australian Centre for Career Education (ACCE) to provide access to the My Career Insights program to all year 9 students in government schools.

My Career Insights will help your child:

• Learn about what skills and abilities they could bring to a career. 
• Find out about what jobs match their abilities, interests and personality, and the subjects they need for those jobs.

As part of the My Career Insights program, your child will:

• Complete a series of online questions and quizzes on the Morrisby website at school (or at home if it cannot be completed at school).
• Receive a Morrisby Profile Report showing the results from the questions and quizzes, which summarises their individual strengths and interests and suggests related career paths and study options.
• Have a 30-minute meeting with a Morrisby-trained professional Career Practitioner, who will explain the report to your child. Parent/guardians can attend this meeting. Please let the school know if you need a telephone interpreting service.

More information about the program can be found at: vic.gov.au/my-career-insights.

Residential Colleges Open House

Are you looking to attend the University of Melbourne and thinking about Residential Colleges? Then we want to meet you! 

The University of Melbourne has ten Residential Colleges, and they are holding an Open House event of tours in May.  Attendees can hear from current students, meet the academic and pastoral care staff, learn more about residential scholarship programs and discover the best of residential college clubs, societies, events, and leadership opportunities. 

Date:                  Saturday 11 May 2024

Time:                 12.00pm – 4.00pm

Registrations are open at Open House 2024 - Colleges University of Melbourne.

Open Day – May 2024

Future students and parents are invited to JMC Academy’s Open Day and discover more about the institution and courses on offer. 

Date:                  Saturday 11 May 2024

Time:                 9:30am – 2:00pm

Location:          208 Park St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

Register at Open Day - JMC Academy. 

News from Monash University

Business Explorer Program

Join the Monash Business School business explorer taster session and choose from a range of activities to learn more about the many different courses and careers available across all areas of business, economics, and commerce.

This free event is open to VCE students who are considering studying business at university, and is a great way to explore the diverse world of commerce through a choice of taster sessions in accounting, economics, banking and finance, management, marketing, entrepreneurship and analytics, statistics and actuarial studies.  Lunch will also be provided.

Date:                  Tuesday 2 July 2024 OR Wednesday 3 July 2024

Time:                 9.45am – 3.30pm

Venue:               Monash University, Caulfield Campus

Registration is essential and places are limited and will close on 26 June 2024.  

Register at Home - Business Explorer | Monash Business School | Monash University.

Art, Design and Architecture School Holiday Workshops

Gain a better understanding of different art mediums, design thinking approaches, and architecture studios through our hands-on experience days right here at the Monash Caulfield campus.  

Students will get to find out what it is like to be a student for a day, meet the Monash staff and explore the workshop spaces Monash students have access to.

Discover ACU Workshops

Tailored to your course of interest, Discover ACU is designed to give you an exciting first taste of specific disciplines, with an opportunity to speak with current ACU students to find out what life is like in your study area.  Discover our state-of-the-art facilities, all located close to cafes, restaurants and outdoor experiences.

Students should register soon at Discover ACU Workshops. 

Studying Marine Science at Deakin University

Students studying marine science at Deakin have access to spectacular marine environments teeming with rich biodiversity.  Delivered at the Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses, where the facilities are located at the doorstep of the Great Southern Reef, students become experts in ocean systems by exploring a broad range of disciplines, including marine biology and ecology, oceanography, marine mapping, conservation, aquaculture, fisheries, marine and coastal management.  

Importantly, the Bachelor of Marine Science equips students with the skills needed to create a sustainable future for the world’s oceans.  There are many jobs marine science graduates can access – see below.  

The Marine Science course offers two marine science majors:

Ocean, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Sustainable Marine Management at the Warrnambool Campus

Find out more at Bachelor of Marine Science at Deakin.

The Hotel School Industry Insights

Are your Year 12 students ready to explore an industry filled with endless possibilities and exciting opportunities?

Year 12 students are invited to attend an exclusive Industry Insights event, an interactive experience that offers a unique glimpse into the world of hospitality and events through the lens of a seasoned professional at a five-star luxury hotel.  Students will have the chance to learn from professionals from key hotel departments and experience first-hand the dynamic workings of a 5-star luxury hotel.

Date:                  Saturday 11 May 2024

Time:                 10:00am – 1:00pm

Location:          W Melbourne, 408 Flinders Lane Melbourne, VIC 3000

Register a spot at Industry Insights Melbourne. 

Biomedicine/Biomedical Science Degrees in Victoria in 2024 

A Biomedicine or Biomedical Science degree is offered at a number of universities and is often regarded as an excellent pathway degree to graduate medical careers.  

Visit VTAC for more information on these and other courses – including double-degrees.

Snapshot of The University of Melbourne (UoM) in 2024

• Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.
• UoM is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as #1 in Australia and #34 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023), and #1 in Australia in numerous subjects (QS World Rankings by subject 2023) - rankings. 
• The University of Melbourne has one primary campus – Parkville – north of the Melbourne CBD and associated campuses including Southbank, and rural campuses - Campuses and Facilities. 
• UoM offers 17 undergraduate degrees and over 250 graduate courses - Courses at UoM.  Usually, 50% of students study undergraduate courses, and the other 50% are in graduate programs.
• UoM offers a small range of Graduate Degree Packages whereby students can bundle an undergraduate degree offer with an offer for a place in one of the specialised, professionally accredited graduate school programs.
• The Bachelor of Design offers 13 majors, including Architecture, Civil Engineering Systems, Computing and Software Systems, Construction, Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems, Graphic Design, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering Systems, Performance Design, Property, Spatial Systems, Urban Planning, and User Experience Design.
• The University has over 200 clubs and societies, which play an integral part of many students’ university experience - Student Clubs and Societies. 
• The University encourages students to make practical learning a part of their Melbourne experience, and these include internships and cadetships, leadership opportunities, and volunteering.
• Overseas study programs are offered to students, and they are encouraged to study part of their degree in an international setting - Study Overseas.
• The University of Melbourne offers numerous and generous undergraduate scholarships to high-achieving students, as well as numerous equity scholarships too.  Recently introduced scholarships are the Melbourne Principals' Scholarship and Hansen Scholarship.
• UoM also has the Access Melbourne program aimed at students who have found high school a challenge, and their circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best - Access Melbourne. 
• Students have access to a wide range of Student Services, which include - Student Services and a Careers Centre.
• UoM offers a Guaranteed Entry to Graduate pathways - Guaranteed Entry to Graduate pathways.
• UoM has numerous residential colleges for its undergraduate students - Student Accommodation.

Mr Jack Crameri - Careers and Pathways Coordinator 

Ms Andy Farrow - Careers Adviser & VET/SWL Coordinator

Ms Stephanie Martin - Careers & Pathways Coordinator

Ms Jody McCarthy - Senior School & Careers Support