Careers and Pathways
Year 10 Work Experience
A reminder to all year 10 students that work experience forms must be returned to Ms. Seremetis by Friday 27th March 2020. This is the last week of term 1.
Work Experience dates are Monday 15th – Friday 19th June 2020.
Please note, this is a compulsory 5 day placement program for all year 10 students. If you require a new Work Experience Arrangement Form, please download a form from the College Careers Website: http://www.mazenodcollegeviccareers.com/?page=work-experience
Hyundai Advanced Apprenticeship Academy
Hyundai runs a four-year apprenticeship program for people looking to become Hyundai technicians through their Hyundai Advanced Apprenticeship Academy.
You can undertake the apprenticeship at more than 170 locations nation-wide. Upon completion of the program you will receive a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, and have a pathway to working as a Hyundai technician.
Find out more about the program here: https://www.hyundai.com/au/en/hyundai-info/careers/apprenticeship-program
Entry to Medicine and Dentistry in 2021
Year 12 students planning to apply for any of the following university courses listed below, are reminded that registrations for the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) open on 2 March 2020 and close 11 May 2020. The testing dates will be in the month of July 2020.
A reminder that students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test at UCAT Test Format and the practice tests and preparation material provided at UCAT Preparation
| The University of Adelaide | Medicine, Dental Surgery, Oral Health |
| Charles Sturt University | Dental Science, Joint Program in Medicine (Charles Sturt University / Western Sydney University) |
| Curtin University | Medicine |
| Flinders University | Clinical Science/Medicine |
| Monash University | Medicine |
| The University of Newcastle / University of New England | Joint Medical Program |
| The University of New South Wales | Medicine |
| The University of Queensland | Medicine (provisional entry), Dental Science |
| University of Tasmania | Medicine |
| The University of Western Australia | Medicine (Direct Pathway), Dental Medicine (Direct Pathway) |
| Western Sydney University / Curtin University | Medicine |
| The University of Auckland | Medicine |
| University of Otago | Medicine, Dentistry |
US and UK University Expo
Students keen on finding out more about studying at UK and US universities, might like to attend this event.
Date: Sunday 15 March 2020
Time: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street in Melbourne
Find out more and/or register at US and UK University Expo
Snapshot of Deakin University in 2020
- Deakin University has nearly 60 000 students across its five campuses– Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, Geelong Waurn Ponds, and Warrnambool, and one being its Cloud Campus - Deakin Locations
- Ranked 271 in the prestigious QS World Rankings after first entering the top 300 two years ago, and is also now ranked in the top 50 universities younger than 50 years old
- Ranked 5 stars for world-class facilities, research, and teaching, as well as employability, innovation, and inclusiveness – browse About Deakin and Why Choose Deakin
- For the past eight years, Deakin has ranked No. 1 for student satisfaction in Victoria by the Australian Graduate Survey
- Deakin is ranked the #1 Sport Science School in Australia
- Deakin is also the 6th largest university in Australia
- Deakin has four faculties and several schools within each faculty - Faculties and Schools
- Deakin is one of only 3 Victorian universities offering graduate medicine
- Deakin offers trimesters and offers a significant number of its courses online - CloudDeakin
- Deakin students have access to a personal study hub which is personalised for each student and provides them with everything they need to know about their course and life at university in order to succeed. In many ways, this is a personalised dashboard - DeakinSync
- Deakin Genie is another award-wining digital personal assistant tool for students - Genie is ready to answer student questions, and make sure they keep on top of their studies. A voice-controlled smartphone app, Genie is with you 24/7 to ensure you feel supported, organised and in control throughout your studies - Deakin Genie YouTube Clip
- Deakin Hallmarks are prestigious University awards that recognise students' outstanding achievement that are key to employment success. Each Deakin Hallmark is developed and assessed in partnership with industry, community, or professional bodies to ensure that they recognise achievement that is valued in graduates
- Deakin has an excellent app for prospective students called Explore. Students can use this web app to either search for courses to find careers, or start with a career and find the courses that can lead to it - Explore Deakin
- Deakin encourages its students to participate in study abroad and exchange programs as part of their course - Study Abroad
- Another excellent resource for Deakin students is this. This recourse is packed with inspiration for life, learning and career. Deakin believes the journey is as important as the destination, and whether students are curious about technology, innovation, culture, or personal development, this. is the perfect place to ignite imagination and fuel ambition - this Deakin
- Deakin has a strong reputation for producing highly-skilled, work-ready, and resilient graduates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- The award-winning DeakinTALENT Recruitment Services helps employers to connect with Deakin students across a range of areas
Mrs Vivian Seremetis
Careers Coordinator