Careers News

Compass Career News 

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

Items in the 8 October 2021 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4 (Year 12s)
• 20 Most-Needed Jobs
• Holmesglen Institute : Upcoming Virtual Open Days
• RMIT University: New Program: Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering
• News from Monash University
  • Bachelor of Radiation Sciences VCE Prerequisites
  • More Places available to undertake a Monash Double Degree
  • Elite Student Athlete and Performer Entry Scheme
  • Students with Disabilities
  • Double career options in Education
• News from La Trobe University
  • Where can a Business Degree take you?
  • New Health Course in 2022
• Tourism Enterprise Scholarship Program
• Youth Work and/or Social Work Courses in Victoria in 2021
• Snapshot of Deakin – Waurn Ponds Campus in 2021

Items in the 15 October 2021 Career News – 

• Reminder: VTAC 2022 Upcoming Key Dates
• The University of Melbourne’s Elite Athlete Program
• Studying a Business Course at Torrens University
• Tax File Number (TFN) required to enrol in CSP course
• University Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
• What do I need to Remember to be Successful in my First Year of Uni?
• Paramedic Degree Courses in Victoria in 2021
• Public Health Courses in Victoria in 2021

Victorian Scholarship Opportunities

VTAC Scholarships applications are now closed but Year 12s can still apply to VIC scholarships offered by other organisations. 

Either by applying direct to the institution and you can find a list here. Or Department of Education and Training manage a number of scholarship opportunities for Year 12s undertaking tertiary study in 2022 - these can be found on their Student Scholarships website with scholarships specific to Year 12s listed here. Students are encouraged to research these scholarship opportunities to check eligibility, and be informed of the application process and deadlines.

La Trobe University Parents information webinar – 20 October at 6.00 pm

Choosing a university is one of the biggest decisions a child can make and often they look to their parents for support. La Trobe’s parent information session gives parents the knowledge to help make those important decisions. For more info about this online event and to register click here.

Swinburne University Web Session: So, What’s That Guarantee Again?

As of this year, Swinburne are guaranteeing real industry experience as part of every Swinburne bachelor degree. "Which means what, exactly?" Great question. Join Swinburne industry partners and course experts online as they deliver the run-down on industry-led projects, paid placements and internships, and how all of it helps connect you to a career faster. Watch this on-demand web session here.

New RMIT Virtual Tours

Join RMIT student guides as they take you on a virtual tour of RMIT’s campuses and facilities. Get a taste of what life is like as a uni student at RMIT, including the best spots to eat, study and hang out. The suite of videos covers RMIT Melbourne campuses, with a look inside specific interest areas including media, art, engineering, and health science. Take the tours here.

Monash University Information for parents

Destination Monash for Parents is an online resource that was established in 2020 as a way of bringing parents all the information they need to support their child through this important time and in having confidence in their future study options. As part of this information for parents resource, Monash created this guide to give parents a good idea of what their child is going through, from choosing the right course to adjusting to university life.

Federation University Study Skills Presentation 2021 

Federation University have put together a Study Skills presentation which they hope will provide support to VCE students as they study for exams. It has been voiced over by one of their 3rd year students and provides a lot of hints and tips for studying including overcoming procrastination, time management and selfcare. Watch here.

A Summary of the Australian Jobs 2021 Report

Australian Jobs 2021 was released at the end of September, and Study Work Grow has gone over it in detail to provide this summary of the report. They highlight it’s not the first report of its kind, but the pandemic has changed just about every aspect of the labour market, and made any report written pre-2020 obsolete, so it’s great to have some new, updated data. The report gives a great overview of the state of the labour market in Australia right now, and provides some key insights into where we might head (pending any other major global developments).

Jobs Victoria Career Counsellors Service – New Program Offering Free Services for Adult Jobseekers

The Career Education Association of Victoria (CEAV) is delivering a new adult careers counselling service on behalf of the Victorian government. In response to the employment challenges facing Victorians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jobs Victoria Career Counsellors Service has been put in place to assist people beyond high school who are:

• unsure of their work/career options and pathways
• seeking employment but lack a clear vocational pathway/plan
• unemployed and struggling to secure work due to lack of work experience (e.g. recent graduates)
• underemployed and seeking more secure and/or skilled work
• in need of support to plan a transition to a new occupation/career
• wishing to pursue a professional career involving tertiary education pathways

To find out more about this free service including how to book an appointment click here and these FAQs provide further helpful info.

Clarissa Jacques

Careers & Pathways Coordinator