Careers Corner

BGKLLEN Industry Expo

On 11th May we had the opportunity to take a small group of Year 10 students on an excursion to the BGKLLEN Industry Expo at Beaumaris Secondary College. Several different exhibitors and training providers were available for students to speak with about future careers, as well as give our students the opportunity to experience hands-on and ‘try’ different types of jobs and careers. One of our students, Charlee Lowe was even lucky enough to win a prize from the expo, after completing and submitting her quiz questions.

Year 12 - VTAC and ATAR release dates

VTAC have recently released their application dates, as well as ATAR release dates for 2021. Year 12 students have already been advised of the below details and made aware that we will be providing further information and details about VTAC, SEAS and Scholarships during Term 3. All Year 12 students will also be booked in for a one-on-one career counselling meeting with myself to assist them with their post school options. 

Students are also advised and encouraged to come and see me at any time if they have any questions or need assistance with University/TAFE prerequisites and preferences, information on Apprenticeships/Traineeships, resume or job information etc.

Australian Defence Force – GAP Year

Interested in the Defence Force but aren't sure if you want to commit to it long term? Why not try a the ADF GAP Year. Spend an exciting 12-months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you will get paid for meaningful work while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends.

For further information and to apply – Register here.

Latrobe Aspire Early Admissions Program

At La Trobe, they know there is more to being a good student than good marks.

Their Aspire program rewards you for your leadership, volunteering, or community contributions.  Have you been part of an award like the Duke of Edinburgh; volunteered with an organisation such as Lifesaving VIC, Relay for Life or Salvation Army; been in a leadership role like a sports team captain; or helped your community in another way?

Tell them about it and you could get an early offer to La Trobe University ahead of the general round offers. You could also win a scholarship, receive extra study support to ace your Year 12 exams and make like-minded friends ahead of your first class.

Applications open now – Further details .

Monash Science Precinct Tour

If you are thinking about studying science and would like to know what Monash can offer, book in to tour their facilities during the school holidays and see what it is all about.

Register here.

Experience ACU

Are you thinking about studying at ACU and interested in getting a taste of what uni life would be like there? Join their free ‘Experience ACU’ activities in Melbourne on the 29th of June. For further information and to register here.

RMIT – webinar series

RMIT are running a collection of webinar series for secondary students are their parents to learn more about RMIT and a variety of their courses. The webinar series is currently underway until the 15th July, for further details and to register click here. 

Deakin – webinar series and campus tour

Deakin are hosting campus tours during the school holidays to give students a chance to walk around and see their facilities. Discover Deakin is also offering a webinar series where you can gain further information about each of their disciplines, from now until the 15th September. For further information and to register please click here.

Work Experience

We are giving our Year 10 students the opportunity to participate in Work Experience between the 4th - 8th October 2021, which is the first week of Term 4. Due to the many changes that COVID has had on a variety of industries and workplaces, it may be a bit more difficult for our students to secure work experience placements this year. 

I want to reach out to our wonderful school network to see if there are any parents or guardians that own or work for a company that would be open to taking on Year 10 students who are interested in participating in work experience this year. If you are aware of any suitable opportunities that might suit our Year 10 students, please feel free to call me at the school, or alternatively you can email me at hpa@gec.vic.gov.au

GEC Career and Pathways Website

Glen Eira College has its own Careers Website, which I encourage both parents and students to visit https://gleneiracollegecareers.com/ to gain further information about post school opportunities, work experience, VTAC, apprenticeships etc, as well as useful links for parents to help their students with career planning and career conversations.

Students are even able to create an account within the ‘Student Secure Area’ where they can create Career Action Plans, conduct Career Personality and Interest Tests, as well as get assistance in creating a resume and cover letter.

To view the Glen Eira College Careers page, or you can either access it through the GEC website by selecting ‘Careers and Pathways’ under the ‘Teaching and Learning’ tab, or here.

Heather Palm

Careers & Pathways Coordinator