Career & VET Report
Careers Report May
With students returning to School over the next few weeks, VET classes in Horsham and Longerenong will probably resume on June 3. On line VET courses will continue until June.There will be more updated information regarding starting dates through XUNO and the College Facebook page.
Work Placements can resume in June when Employers are prepared to have students on site. Please note: New contracts will have to be signed before any placements begin. That includes students returning to previous Employers. Students interested in Work placements starting in June are asked to contact me via email or XUNO.
Western Victorian Careers Expo
The Wimmera Careers Expo will be a virtual event this year. Please follow the link to view list of webinars available on the day.
http://wimmeracareerexpo.com/webinar-listings/
More details will be available shortly through XUNO and Facebook for registration details.
Careers Planet
Careers Planet is a Careers App designed to assist students in all aspects of their career journey. It is easy to use and includes many design features. Open the link to download the free App.
Careers A-Z
A list of all careers in alphabetical order. Simply scroll through the list until you find a career that’s of interest to you. You can even save your favourites!
Job Support
Tips and tricks to help you along your career journey! From job applications to interviews and resumes. It might just be one of these insightful tips that helps you bag the job!
Tertiary Education
Here you’ll find links to all of the Universities, TAFE and Colleges in Australia so that you can find the right course near you!
Schoolies/Gap Year
A list of providers for Schoolies and Gap Year experiences. Also, we discuss the pros and cons of taking a Gap Year. Please see our T&Cs.
Yes I Can
The inspirational area of the app! There’s great motivational quotes, images and great educational websites. There’s also links to some helpful support groups.
GAP Year-Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force - Gap Year Program The Australian Defence Force Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year in the Army, Navy or Air Force. You will earn more than $45,000, have subsidised accommodation and full medical and dental coverage.
The following roles still have spaces for applicants:
Army • Air Defence Operator • Warehouse Coordinator • Administration Assistant (closes 15/05/2020) • Officer (closes 05/06/2020) • Driver (closes 31/05/2020) • Infantry Soldier
Air Force (applications close in June) • Airbase Protection & Security • Warehouse Storeperson • Airfield Defence Guard • Administration Assistant • Aviation Support Technician
Navy (applications close in July) • Electronics Engineer • Electronics Engineering Submariner • Helicopter Pilot • Marine Engineer • Marine Engineer Submariner • Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer • Maritime Logistics Officer • Maritime Warfare Officer • Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner • Sailor For more information and to start your application, go to : https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year/
Changes to open days
Each year universities, TAFEs and private institutes open their doors to prospective students and their families. This year, many institutes will now be running their open days online. Dates will be released over the next month.
Deakin University will be running their virtual open day on Sunday 16 August, https://www.deakin.edu.au/openday
Swinburne University – Mid-year web sessions
Swinburne University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students in June: 15 Recession proof careers 16 Technology and pandemics 17 Redesigning Melbourne 18 Help with university and TAFE fees Information and RSVP - https://www.swinburne.edu.au/infoevening/#events
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Resources
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
You will be able to undertake apprenticeship aptitude tests, find local apprenticeship and group training centres, and learn about different trade occupations, www.aapathways.com.au/ 4 steps to finding an apprenticeship or traineeship Australian Apprenticeships Pathways has developed a fantastic 4-step process for students to follow when seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship, https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-hunting/steps
My Skills
You can search for and explore vocational courses across Australia, learn about in demand jobs and watch videos of young people who have completed vocational training. https://www.myskills.gov.au/
Victoria Rose-Heffernan
Careers & VET Coordinator