Careers News 

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.

Items in the 4 November 2022 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4        
• New Co-operative Learning Model at Federation University     
• New Communication and Creative Arts Courses in 2023 at Deakin University         
• Useful Tips for Successful Interviews     
• Snapshot of The University of Otago (NZ) in 2022

Items in the 11 November 2022 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4
• Study Abroad Programs offered by Victorian Universities
• Theofilos Foundation Grants available to government school students
• Studying Biomedicine and Science at the University of Melbourne
  • Where can a Bachelor of Biomedicine Take Me? 
  • Where can a Bachelor of Science Take Me?
• Linkedin - Top Tips shared by a former head of Linkedin
• MathsLink at Swinburne University

VTAC application reminders for current Year 12 students:

• You must complete all essential requirements for selection and application for all courses you wish to apply to by the dates specified to ensure your application will be considered – this may include additional admission requirements (eg. tests, interviews, folios, auditions, supplementary forms) and these are found in the course listing on VTAC (click on the course link in your VTAC course preference list or find using VTAC CourseSearch). 
• VTAC communicates directly with you about courses you have submitted (including course requirements that must be met) via the message inbox in your VTAC account and to your email – check both regularly and after making any changes to your VTAC application.
• Only paid applications will be forwarded to tertiary institutions to be considered for a course offer – pay your VTAC application processing fee by 6 December. 
• You can continue to add, remove or reorder courses (except for early closing courses which cannot be added) in your VTAC course preference list up to 14 December for first round offers on 21 December 2022(see Change of Preference section at VTAC Important dates). 
• New and Cancelled courses are listed on the VTAC website here. 
• Continue to refer to the VTAC app info tab in the Class of 2022 Careers Channel on TEAMs as it is a summary of important info on applying via VTAC and contact me directly if you are still unsure how to proceed.

RMIT Indigenous Access Program

If you are applying to study a RMIT course next year, their Indigenous Access Program and Ngarara Willim Centre team provides support to you during the application process through an informal interview and non-ATAR and non-competitive selection process. You can read more about how the RMIT Indigenous Access Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including how to apply here. Get in touch with Talia from the Ngarara Willim team to find out more or ask any questions: talia.elliott@rmit.edu.au

ACU Essentials for Parents Webinar – Thursday 8 December at 7pm

Choosing what and where to study after high school can be heavy going. This webinar will lighten the load for you and your student. You’ll learn about ACU student support services, admissions process, and work-integrated learning options, as well as the strong graduate employability an ACU degree offers. Register here to attend this ACU webinar for parents.

Take a Campus Tour

Thinking about studying at a particular university, but aren’t quite sure yet? Checking out the facilities will help with deciding and the best way to do that is to go on a campus tour. Most universities run campus tours, to show prospective students around their campus – from classrooms to accommodation, recreation facilities, and more – so you can get a little taste of what university life has to offer. Below is a list of Victorian Universities running campus tours and if the campus you really want to visit is not included, many universities also offer virtual campus tours and Study Work Grow have put together this Australia-wide list so you can take a look from the comfort of your own home.

• Australian Catholic University (Ballarat, Melbourne)
• Charles Sturt University (Albury-Wodonga)
• Deakin University (Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, Waurn Ponds, Warrnambool)
• Federation University (Berwick, Ballarat, Gippsland)
• La Trobe University (Melbourne, Bendigo, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura)
• Monash University (Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula)
• RMIT (Melbourne City, Brunswick, Bundoora, Point Cook)
• Swinburne University (Hawthorn)
• University of Melbourne (Parkville)
• Victoria University (Footscray Park, City, Sunshine, St Albans)

JCU Year 12 webinar recording now available

In James Cook University’s Year 12 webinar they addressed important questions to help the transition from high school to uni as easy as possible. Watch the JCU Year 12 Webinar recording to:

• Hear from current JCU students about their move from school to uni, and their top tips for students preparing to start uni.
• Find out about on-campus student accommodation options.
• Learn about student life at JCU including the vast range of clubs, social activities and societies available to your students.

Click hereto view frequently asked questions about starting uni at JCU. If you would like further information about what it's like joining the JCU community, you can get in touch with JCU at hello@jcu.edu.au 

Clarissa Jacques 

Careers & Pathways Coordinator