During Term 2, the Towerworks Program in Career Education has seen Year 8.1 & 8.3 complete their semester studying the World of Work, Career Categories, a Self ExploTest,

Vocational Family Trees, Study Skills, Work Experience preparation and Career Exploration. Year 9 sessions will run throughout Term 3, while Year 10 completed their Morrisby Profile and had follow-up individual counselling sessions. Year 11 and Year 12 continued with sessions each cycle focussing on the VTAC Process, Overseas Applications and the Transition and Preparation for the World of Work.

Deakin University 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 relevant to that career. Students can filter courses and careers by what matters to them and what interests them. Each course and career lists several others that are similar enabling students to broaden their options. Students can then save their favourites so that they can re-visit their shortlist numerous times, or even share them with their Career Practitioner and friends and family. Visit Explore Deakin.

Stem Hub is a digital platform connecting students and industry. This hub is open to all university students and graduates from any universities who have studied science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. Students who sign up get access to leading industries and potential future employers. Current senior students planning to study in one of these fields are encouraged to browse this link and flag this platform as a valuable resource once at university.

A Day at Melbourne

Year 10 and 11 students are invited to attend a ‘Day at Melbourne’ to get a taste of the university experience. Students will have the opportunity to attend lectures and interactive workshop sessions that will challenge them to think critically and gain insight into the broad areas of study available to them. They will also have the chance to chat with university staff about studying at Melbourne and be able to find out information on courses, student societies and support services at a course and student services expo. All students will also enjoy a tour of the beautiful Parkville campus.

Date: Thursday 8 July 2021 (School Holidays)

Time: Morning session: 10.00am – 2.00pm OR Afternoon session: 12.00pm – 4.00pm

Note: Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Class of 2021 are invited to the morning session and Class of 2022 are invited to the afternoon session.

*Registration is essential and are limited, and, due to COVID restrictions, only registered students can attend lectures. One additional guest, such as a parent or adult guardian, will be allowed to attend the expo. Register for the morning session here OR the afternoon session here.

Meet Melbourne Online Recordings

Students who missed the ‘Meet Melbourne Online’ series last month can now access the recordings of these course information webinars at Meet Melbourne Online.

Careers in Science

Students considering studying science and who want to learn more about careers in science are encouraged to browse this useful link - Careers in Science.

Year 12 Entry for 2022 – Early Offers

Bond University is committed to continuing to support students. Continuing an initiative developed in 2020, in 2021 we will assess applications based on Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year 11 results, and the first semester Year 12 results, for entry to Bond in 2022.

How it works

Students complete Bond’s direct online application, submitting results from Year 11 and Semester 1 of Year 12.
Bond University will assess the application and school grades against the minimum entry requirements for Bond's undergraduate* and diploma programs (*excludes medical program).
Students who meet the entry requirements will receive an offer that guarantees entry to Bond conditional only on the completion of Year 12 and meeting any subject pre-requisite requirements for the specific program.
Once students successfully complete their Year 12 and pass any required prerequisite subjects, the offer will become unconditional.

Students who apply to study at Bond after the release of ATARs in December will be offered based on their final ATAR score. Find out more at Studying at Bond.

News from RMIT University

Music Careers Expo:

The Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) program at RMIT allows students to explore trends and issues in music and gain the skills to pursue a career in sound engineering, artist and event management, journalism and more. Students who love music and want and want to pursue a career in the music industry are encouraged to participate in this upcoming event which will include the opportunity to be able to chat to music industry representatives.

Date: Tuesday 29 June 2021

Time: 10am to 4pm

Venue: Collingwood Yards, 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood VIC 3066

Registrations close on Monday 28 June 2021 at 5.00pm.

To register for the event, go to Music Careers Expo 2021

Psychology Degree Courses in Victoria in 2021

Psychology is a popular field of study in Australia and is taught at universities in every state and territory. With diverse workplace settings and areas of expertise, psychology can be a highly rewarding and satisfying career choice. Psychologists who complete postgraduate studies in specific areas of psychology may be eligible to receive area of practice endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia. Find out more at Australian Psychological Society (APS) - Careers in Psychology

Students are reminded that, for the most part, the only VCE prerequisite subject for university entry is an English. Students should verify this at VTAC. Please note that after completion of an APAC accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years education and training in psychology are required to register as a psychologist in Australia.

Victorian universities that offer dedicated APAC - Accredited undergraduate psychology degrees include:

A – Albury Wodonga B – Bendigo Ba – Ballarat Be – Berwick C – Clayton Ci – City FP – Footscray Park G – Geelong Gi – Gippsland

H – Hawthorn M – Melbourne W – Warranmbool

For a comprehensive list of all courses offering psychology, including it being offered as a major in arts and science degrees, as well as the many double-degree options, visit VTAC.

Peter Rees

Head of Careers

With much gratitude...

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