Career & VET Report 

The VCE students will be attending a study camp at Federation University in the first three days of Term 2. This camp will help our students develop better study regimes and offer them support through the VCE year as well as looking at options for the future.

April dates:

APRIL Deakin University Campus and faculty tours - various dates www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/campus-tours 

Monash University Campus and faculty tours - various dates www.monash.edu/campus-tours 8

William Angliss Experience Day (online) https://bit.ly/2OFJMPQ 13 

La Trobe University Webinar – information on 

the Aspire Early Admissions Program www.latrobe.edu.au/study/undergrad/ug-webinars  15, 20

Victoria Police Force Careers Information Sessions 15: Online | 20: Ballarat www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions 2

Australian Defence Force - Gap Year Applications are now open: Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army or Navy to begin in 2022.

Key websites Information about the recruitment process - https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/joining/how-to-join/recruitment-process

Videos about the Gap Year program - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=adf+gap+year

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

 The Australian Apprenticeships Pathways (AAP) website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship. Some of the resources include: • Job and training descriptions • Career interest explorer • Job pathway charts • Information on apprenticeships and schoolbased apprenticeships • Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hairdressing. To explore the website, go to www.aapathways.com.au/studentsVictorian Careers Show 2021

Fed Uni Open Day

From the comfort of your own home you can explore our Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland and Wimmera campuses..

• Learn more about all of our courses. From Federation TAFE certificates to a higher education PhD, we've got you covered.
• Immerse yourself in life on campus with our new 360 degree virtual tours
• Watch webinars and videos to find out more about the courses that interest you

There's also plenty of information about our range of scholarships, student accommodation and other essential support services, which make us #1 in Victoria for Student Support (Good Universities Guide 2021).

Monash University

. We are looking forward to hosting a number of in person and online activities in 2021! 

Inside Monash – The Monash Science Experience

Date: Thursday 15 April

Time: 6.30 – 8.00pm

Discover what it’s really like to study Science at Monash. Hear first-hand from our staff and current students about their experiences. Our courses offer choice, flexibility and depth across a huge range of science disciplines which means you will graduate with a degree unique to you, tailored to your individual expertise, interests and career aspirations.

Can’t wait to see you in person! 

Take a tour of the Science Precinct – June/July school holidays

If your senior students would like to take a closer look and see where they could be studying next year, this is a great chance to visit our brilliant science facilities and student spaces. Get a feel for campus life and have a chat with some of our science students and staff. Also, if you need some course advice we can help with that as well.

Your Essential Guide….to Science

Our all-inclusive platform provides information on every course, including special consideration programs, the subject adjustment ‘bonus’, pathways, future events, tours of our amazing facilities and one-on-one direct access to course advice with VTAC selection officers and the opportunity to chat with friendly Science Student Ambassadors. 

Your Essential Guide sheds light on the many career-building opportunities.

Defence Work Experience Update

Navy work experience placements at HMAS Cerberus have now been advertised on the Defence Work Experience Program website - www.defence.gov.au/workexperience

We are now accepting applications for the following Navy dates:

24 -27 May 

19-22 July 

30 Aug – 2 September 

25-28 October 

Applications close on 11 April for the May placement dates.  Please encourage students interested in Navy careers to get their applications in quickly.  Please note applications may close before the advertised date if large volumes of applications are received.

Apprenticeship Opportunities