Careers News

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YEAR 12 STUDENTS

EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS 

Early entry programs enable universities to make course offers to Year 12 students based on factors other than just the ATAR. You can apply for as many early entry programs as you like. Early entry applications are open for the following universities:

Download early entry guides via

https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/

YEAR 11 & 12 STUDENTS

BUSINESS EXPLORER PROGRAM

Monash University is running a free business explorer program for students who are keen to explore course and career options in business. The next event will run in September at the Clayton campus. You will choose to participate in 3 hands-on sessions. You can register your interest in attending the September event via www.monash.edu/business/business-explorer 

MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY

Year 11 and 12 students are invited to experience a taste of university life by joining us at our Parkville campus for A Day at Melbourne on 28 June. Throughout the day you'll have the chance to take part in two areas of study workshops of your choosing, sit in on a panel of current students to hear about their experiences, speak to staff one-on-one about your study interests, discover our broad range of student clubs and societies, and participate in student accommodation tours. Places are strictly limited and will fill quickly– please register via https://bit.ly/45NRKcz

YEAR 11 STUDENTS

2024 NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM (NYSF) – FINAL REMINDER

The NYSF is a two-week on-site and digital program where students are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field. The program will be held during January 2024. Applications close Friday 1 July. For more information and to apply, go to www.nysf.edu.au 

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ACADEMY (ADFA)

Students who would like to combine university study with a military lifestyle and career should consider applying for the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), Canberra. Students will receive a fully subsidised university degree from UNSW, a wage, and military training in the role you apply for. Civilians can also study at ADFA, Canberra. For information and to start your application, visit www.unsw.adfa.edu.au 

ALL STUDENTS

APPRENTICESHIPS/TRAINEESHIPS

Apprenticeships and traineeships are excellent post school options. They are the perfect option for students who enjoy hands-on learning, would like to gain amazing skills, and would like to have a qualification that is recognised anywhere in Australia. Gap year traineeships are excellent for graduates who would like to gain industry skills and a qualification before starting university study and also for grads who aren’t sure what pathway they would like to take in the future. Australian Apprenticeship Pathways have developed an excellent four-step guide to assist you to start planning - www.aapathways.com.au 

OPEN DAYS

Open Days are almost here! If you are considering studying at TAFE or university after school, it is crucial that you attend Open Days. Not sure if you will attend? Read stories about three students who had their lives changed by attending one - https://tinyurl.com/3c4e532u 

For a list of open day dates for Victoria, New South Wales, and Canberra, visit https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/ 

LAW COURSES - VICTORIA

Keen to study law in the future? Download a course guide for Victorian universities via https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/

STUDY SECURITY STUDIES AT UNIVERSITY

Are you interested in humanities, politics, foreign affairs, and law? Have you considered studying security studies? The following are examples of courses you can study:

Australia National University, Canberra 

Bachelor of International Security Studies. 

You can combine this degree with a second degree in a study area such as: Asian Studies, European Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Laws (Honours), and Criminology. You can complete a Diploma of Languages concurrently with the degree, http://bit.ly/2mVTXgg 

RMIT University

Bachelor of International Studies 

(Global Security)

Students will complete an internship with an international-security related organization in Australia or overseas, https://tinyurl.com/3adxf9f2 

Monash University, Clayton

Master of International Relations (specialising in Political Violence and Counter Terrorism). 

You will need to complete a bachelor’s degree first. Ideal courses are Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, International Studies etc., https://tinyurl.com/mwevwr3v 

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Are you interested in the intersection of health, IT, and business? Consider a career in health information management! You don't have to be a healthcare provider to make a positive impact on people's health. As a health information specialist, you'll oversee health data, protect patient privacy, and gain expertise in informatics, coding, and analytics. La Trobe University in Melbourne offers undergraduate and graduate programs in health information management, opening doors to various career opportunities, https://tinyurl.com/3ervn6kb

FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE

Get hands on with your future

Agriculture isn’t just farming- It is focussed on “the entire food chain, managing the environment and minimising the impact of human endeavours on natural resources”. About 50% of all jobs in the agriculture industry are in capital cities. These jobs include environmental management, research, development, agribusiness, and education. Most people in agriculture work full time. There is also an ongoing demand for agricultural science graduates with economics and management training.

Technology is advancing rapidly in agriculture and students are advised to study maths, sciences, and business at school. Students who don’t want to work ‘on the land’ have many opportunities to work in cities and in offices. 

Courses

The following are examples of agriculture schools: 

VICTORIA

La Trobe University: http://bit.ly/1FGtcP0

University of Melbourne, http://bit.ly/1BWdaib

Longerenong College, http://bit.ly/2sGcMcT

Marcus Oldham, http://bit.ly/1wEGiuc

NEW SOUTH WALES

Charles Sturt University, https://bit.ly/2Y6BkK7

University of New England, http://bit.ly/1KSOtZc

Key website

Career Harvest, www.careerharvest.com.au

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS

One of the best ways to develop ideas for occupations and courses is to participate in career events. The following events are running soon. 

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU)

Discover ACU: ACU is hosting on campus interactive days for prospective students. You will be able to participate in interactive sessions tailored to your interests and speak to course advisers. The following events are running in July at the Melbourne campus:

Information, www.acu.edu.au/discover-acu

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Photography Studies College is located in Melbourne. The College offers vocational and higher education courses in photography. The College is running photography workshops for Year 11 and 12 students on 28 and 29 June. For information and to register, visit www.psc.edu.au 

FEDERATION UNIVERSITY

The University is running a VCE Visual Arts Folio Workshop on Wednesday 5 July at the Camp Street campus, Ballarat. Register via https://events.federation.edu.au/ 

MELBOURNE CAREERS EXPO

This is Australia’s largest careers expo. You will have the opportunity to: attend information seminars, speak directly with organisations, watch demonstrations, receive career advice, participate in hands-on activities, speak to course advisers from universities and TAFEs, speak to industry experts and learn about apprenticeships, and learn about international exchange and gap year programs. The Expo will run between Friday 14 - Sunday 16 July at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre and is free for participants, www.careerexpo.com.au

YEAR13 EXPO

The Year13 Expo enables you find a career you’re genuinely passionate about from the comfort of home. All sessions have been recorded and will be available online for the next three months. There are five virtual stages packed with content where you can learn about different aspects of the future.

Access the Expo via https://year13.com.au/

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Campus Tours

These events are for prospective students and their families and will be held in July. They are a great opportunity to tour campuses, speak to course advisers, and meet current students, www.monash.edu/discover/events

Access Monash

The following events will be held online in July, https://bit.ly/3kVijtH

Mr. Michael Harms 

Careers Coordinator