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YEAR 12 STUDENTS

Currently in Year 12 and considering Tertiary study?

If you’re in Year 12 and you are keen to apply for university courses, this is an exciting time! You can apply for courses to start in 2023 and for most courses, you can defer your offer until 2024. There are three ways you can apply for courses. 

Early entry

Universities can take into consideration more than just your ATAR. Such as:

• Year 11 results
• community service
• a recommendation from your school
• hardship (e.g., rural, financial).
• Applications for early entry programs at many universities are now open.

Direct entry

Some universities allow students to apply direct to them external to the tertiary admission centres in each state. Direct entry is usually tied in with early entry programs. Applications for the majority of universities that accept direct entries are now open.

Tertiary Admission Centres (TACs)

Each state and territory (except for Tasmania) use TACs for tertiary applications. In Victoria, you must apply for all universities through VTAC (except for CQUniversity). Applications open for all TACs in early August.

Victorian courses

Students can apply for courses via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) from Monday 1 August. 

Download a guide on the following:

• early entry programs
• key application dates
• how to apply for courses 
• special consideration
• scholarships

https://careernews.click/rvf

Other states

Students can access information about course applications via:

Teaching and Nursing – CASPer Test

Students planning to apply for initial teacher education courses in Victoria or the Bachelor of Nursing at Victoria University are required to sit the CASPer test by 13 November for December round VTAC offers. For information and to book the test, visit https://careernews.click/casper 

YEAR 11 STUDENTS

2022 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)

The NYSF is a two-week on-site and digital program where students are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field. The program will be held during January 2023. Applications close 14 August, www.nysf.edu.au 

Biomedical Research Summer School

Regional Victorian Year 11 students are invited to apply for The Holsworth Biomedical Research Initiative Summer School at La Trobe University. The event will be held between 12 – 14 December at the Bendigo campus. La Trobe will provide two nights’ accommodation on campus, all meals catered, and return transport to Bendigo from regional hometowns (e.g., train/bus tickets). Information and application - https://careernews.click/ef8e04

YEAR 9 & 10 STUDENTS

Science Experience

The Santos Science Experience is a fun 3 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students. Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work. Information, www.scienceexperience.com.au

YEAR 10 & 11 STUDENTS

Defying the Drift Program

This is an amazing two stage program for young people keen to learn about careers in agriculture. You will participate in a 3-day residential program at Longerenong College in September and then present to a Rotary Club about your experience in the program. Early bird applications close 31 July and the cost is $250, or $350 if paid after this date but before 31 August. Sponsor Rotary Clubs can assist with this fee. For information and to apply, visit www.defyingthedrift.org 

ALL STUDENTS

Focus on Open Days

If you are considering studying at TAFE or university after school, it is crucial that you attend Open Days. 

Throughout the year tertiary institutions open their doors to the public and showcase their courses, accommodation, scholarships, pathway courses, student services and their ‘point of difference’. 

At an Open Day, you will be able to:

• Get a feel for the culture of the campus
• Learn about courses and career options
• Undertake campus and accommodation tours led by current students
• Speak directly to student ambassadors and lecturers about the courses or careers you are interested in
• Compare the course areas you are interested in at different institutions
• Learn about sports and societies you can join and be active in
• Get course counselling and guidance
• Attend information sessions and workshops
• Watch live demonstrations

Studying medicine at Monash University

Did you know there are two pathways into medicine at Monash University? The University has developed a fantastic animation that explains the differences in entry. You can access it via https://careernews.click/91c764 

Careers with STEM

The following are interesting articles from Careers with STEM:

Find your STEM + X this term

Stumped on career ideas? Kick off Term 3 with Careers with STEM’s secret formula! We call it STEM + X – where ‘X’ is your passion, an interest, another subject, big opportunity or life-changing goal. By combining STEM skills with your ‘X’, you can discover compatible careers you didn’t know existed. Head to our STEM + X intro page to find what areas are best suited to you, https://careernews.click/w51

The A-Z of STEM degrees

With STEM jobs growing 1.5 times faster than any other industry, looking into STEM degrees is one seriously smart career move! Before you hit up a university Open Day scan our epic list of STEM-specific courses to consider, https://careernews.click/9a5ec9

Interesting articles from Explore Careers

Uni or TAFE? Everything You Need to Consider

It’s a pretty sweet time to be finishing school! With so many options around what you could do and where you could study, you have a lot of control over your future. And while that’s exciting, it can also be daunting, https://careernews.click/de4

Post-Pandemic Careers to Watch

For decades, the idea of the 9-5 office desk job has been the staple of the workforce, but the pandemic has switched that up. As more companies were forced to turn to remote working, flexibility has also crept in. This article looks at 6 industries that are booming, https://careernews.click/uv5

5 Emerging Careers in Agriculture 

Traditional farm roles are still going strong, but as the industry seeks to evolve and meet changing demands, new roles are emerging – and it’s expected these will grow in popularity in the years ahead. This article highlights five emerging agriculture careers:  

• Agroecological farmer
• Cricket farmer
• Farm safety adviser
• Beekeeper
• Hydrologist engineer

https://careernews.click/3d8ea2

Michael Harms 

Careers Coordinator