Career 4sight Program

It is a busy time in the Careers department. I am currently running career interviews focused on subject selection with Year 10 and 11 students and from early August will be assisting Year 12 students with their university applications. 

Key messages for VCE subject selections

When selecting VCE subjects it is important students remember the following factors:

• They are choosing subjects they are interested in and do well in. This will ensure they enjoy studying the subject and thus will most likely put the required effort into the work.
• It is important students are meeting any prerequisites that might be required for University/TAFE study. Some courses at tertiary institutions have specific subjects that students must have studied in order to be eligible for entry. These subjects have been identified for students in their meetings with me.
• Students should consider VET subjects if they are interested in gaining a nationally recognised qualification whilst also completing VCE. In some cases, this will provide a very clear pathway of study but also the opportunity for part-time work in their area of interest.

Year 12 tertiary applications

Year 12 students will be able to complete their university/TAFE applications through VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre) as of 2 August 2021. Students have an allocated meeting time with me to complete their application. They have also attended an information session where I highlighted what is involved in the application process and advised students to try and have 6–8 courses of interest in priority order for this meeting. This will assist with the process.

I also explained the process of applying for SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme). SEAS adjusts a student’s ATAR in recognition of circumstances that may have affected their education. This gives them a better chance of getting an offer for the course they want. It includes financial disadvantage, medical issues and difficult circumstances. Students will be guided on applying for this if they are eligible.

I will be advertising some parent information sessions run through VTAC in the near future. I would highly recommend attending these, as they give a very clear insight into the process.

Career Conversations event – Coordinators and Informers

Our next Career Conversations event will take place on Tuesday 10 August, 3.30–5pm. We are hoping this will take place on site but if this is not possible we will record the session as we did with our second event. This  event will focus on careers that involve coordination and information, with speakers in areas including Law, Commerce, Education and Marketing. Deakin University will also be in attendance to provide information on their University and answer any questions. I strongly recommend students attend to find out more about these careers. Even if they think they are not of interest, it is a good way to learn more about them first-hand before ruling them out. We ask students to register for this session.

Cath Freney

Careers and Future Pathways Coordinator