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, and most course offers can be deferred. 

The following universities have early entry programs open:

VICTORIA

Swinburne University

RMIT University

La Trobe University

Federation University

CQUniversity

SAE Creative Media Institute 

NSW

University of New England

Charles Sturt University

Southern Cross University

CQUniversity

SAE Creative Media Institute 

CANBERRA

Australian National University

Download early entry guides via https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/ 

ADF GAP YEAR 

Current Year 12 students can apply for a 12-month position in the Air Force, Army or Navy to begin in 2024. To explore options and start your application, visit https://bit.ly/2uW1hzI 

DIGITAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Year 12 students can apply for the Australian Government Digital Apprenticeship program for the 2024 intake. Visit https://careernews.click/digital to check for application dates when they are available. 

YEAR 11 STUDENTS

2024 NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM (NYSF)

In Year 11? Love STEM? Want to engage in a life changing experience? You should consider applying for the NYSF. This 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. In-person STEM visit days and events will be held at major city hubs across the country, enabling students to meet each other and network with like-minded peers. A continuous program of digital events will run alongside the in-person events meaning the program is accessible to all. 

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 

YEAR 9 - 12 STUDENTS

THE VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS ENGINEERING WINTER SCHOOL 

The Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS) is an exciting program for Year 10 - 12 Indigenous students from across Australia who are interested in STEM and engineering. The residential program will run in Melbourne between 1 – 8 July 2023. For information and to apply for this program, visit 

https://careernews.click/ee9762

THE SANTOS SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

Year 9 and 10 students are welcome to apply for amazing science programs running at different locations across Victoria, NSW and Canberra. These events are not to be missed. Research dates and locations via www.scienceexperience.com.au

SHECOMMERCE

Female and non-binary students in Years 9 – 12 are invited to apply for the sheCommerce program at The University of Melbourne. There are 40 places available for students who are passionate about leadership and business. Applications close 21 May, https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/shecommerce

ALL STUDENTS

EXPLORE YOUR GLOBAL UNIVERSITY OPTIONS

Are you interested in learning about universities from around the world? Crimson Education has developed a YouTube channel that profiles global universities. You can access the channel at https://bit.ly/2qcWRiX 

MATHS CAREERS

Are you a maths enthusiast looking for an exciting career? Employers across a variety of industries are searching for individuals with analytical and problem-solving abilities to make sense of complex information and drive business success. From finance and economics to healthcare and engineering, with a maths degree, you'll enjoy competitive salaries and a wealth of career opportunities. Don't wait - invest in your future and set yourself up for a successful and fulfilling career in the exciting world of maths!

The following are fantastic maths career websites:

Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, https://careers.amsi.org.au/

CSIRO – what can you do with maths? https://blog.csiro.au/mathematics-careers/

Refraction Media – Careers with Maths, https://careerswithstem.com.au/read-it-here/

Myfuture – Maths Careers Bullseye, https://myfuture.edu.au/

CAREERS IN IT

Monash University

Are you interested in IT, but not sure which course to choose? The Monash University ‘Find My FIT’ quiz is a fun way to discover which IT course is your best fit, from data science to games development, https://bit.ly/3513fmt 

Careers Foundation

This amazing website features an interactive ICT career wheel. Occupations are broken down into the following sections:

www.careersfoundation.com.au 

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIPS

Apprenticeships and traineeships are the ultimate win-win. Not only will you get paid while learning and avoid the burden of student debt, but you will gain practical skills, on-the-job experience, and a portable qualification that can lead to a successful career. Forget about the traditional classroom setting, apprenticeships and traineeships offer an exciting hands-on learning experience. Plus, they open doors to a range of industries and job opportunities, from trades and construction to healthcare and hospitality. So, if you're looking for a rewarding and dynamic career path, don't hesitate to choose apprenticeships or traineeships as your ticket to success.

Australian Apprenticeship Pathways

If you’re keen to learn about apprenticeships and traineeships, Australian Apprenticeship Pathways is an excellent website to explore. You can undertake apprenticeship aptitude tests, find local apprenticeship and group training centres, and learn about different trade occupations, www.aapathways.com.au/

Mr. Michael Harms

Careers Coordinator