Careers News

Year 11 & 12

University and TAFE opens days continue for the remainder of August. Check on Compass and the Career News for the dates.

Year 12 – VTAC Applications

VTAC applications for 2019 course preferences opened on Monday 6th August. This is the process for Yr 12 students to submit University and TAFE course preferences for next year. Students were provided information on the application, SEAS and Scholarship processes at the Yr Level Assembly on Monday. A copy of the presentation can be found on Compass.

Year 10

Yr 10 students who are unsure of what they would like to do when they complete secondary schooling are encouraged to make an appointment with the Careers Team to discuss their options.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Holmesglen – Open Day

August 9 | Various Campuses

Arts and Design, Business and Finance or Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing? Book a session from your preferred study area…

Find out more - https://www.holmesglen.edu.au/Students/Open-Days/

William Angliss Institute – Open Day

August 12 | Melbourne Campus

Open Day is your chance to speak to staff and students to find out more about studying at William Angliss Institute.

Find out more - https://www.angliss.edu.au/openday

AIE – Open Day

August 19 | Melbourne & Online

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Open Day.

Find out more - http://www.aie.edu.au/openday

Defence Force Australia – Careers Info Session

August 13 | Albury - Melbourne

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/DefenceJobsAustralia/events/

Swinburne – Professional Placements Info Sessions

August 13 – 23 |Multiple campuses

Explore your career options with Swinburne’s Professional Placements Program and take the chance to upgrade your theoretical knowledge with some valuable hands on experience.

Find out more - http://www.swinburne.edu.au/events/departments/current-students/2018/08/professional-placements-information-sessions.php

Deakin University – Step on Campus

September 25 | Geelong Waterfront Campus

September 26 – October 3 | Melbourne Burwood Campus

September 27 – October 4 | Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Join us during Term 3 school holidays and experience Deakin University. You'll be taken on a 45-minute tour of your chosen campus, where you'll find out more about university life, study areas and be able to gain a feel for the campus from your tour guide, a current Deakin student.

Find out more - http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/step-on-campus

Swinburne – Wantirna Advice Night

September 10 | Wantirna

If you’re considering nursing, early childhood education, trades, horticulture, apprenticeships or vocational courses, our Wantirna Advice Night is for you.

Find out more - https://www.swinburne.edu.au/choose/events/wantirna/

Swinburne – Aviation Advice Night

September 12 | Hawthorn Campus

Looking to soar new heights with a career in aviation? Take off from here, our Aviation Advice Night will cover everything you need to know about our courses, including subject overviews, fees admissions, our industry partners and the student experience.

Find out more - https://www.swinburne.edu.au/choose/events/aviation/

UN Youth Australia – Global Affairs Forum

August 16 | Docklands, VIC

If you’re in year 11 or 12, come along to the Global Affairs Forum to learn about what a career in international relations and the humanities could look like and how to get there.

Find out more - https://unyouth.org.au/event/global-affairs-forum/

MedView Medical School Admissions Seminar

August 18 | Melbourne

Are you considering studying Medicine in Australia? We're inviting you to come along to our free information session. We'll provide you with the insights, tips and hints into everything there is to know about applying for and attending Medical School in Australia.

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/MedView/events/

Work Shops

Green Supercamp Australia – Junior Forum

30 September to 6 October | Cave Hill Creek, Beaufort | 10-14 years

The aims of the school holiday camp are to help students get the most out of school and refine their study habits, and boost their self-esteem and motivation

For early bird price please pay in full by 15th September

Book here - https://www.greensupercamp.com.au/book-now/

Green Supercamp Australia – Senior Forum

12 April to 20 April 2019 | Cave Hill Creek, Beaufort | 14-18 years

The aims of the school holiday camp are to help students get the most out of school and refine their study habits, and boost their self-esteem and motivation

For early bird price please pay in full by 29 March 2019

Book here - https://www.greensupercamp.com.au/book-now/

Billy Blue College of Design – Day in The Life Creative Workshop

October 6 | Melbourne Campus

If you’re interested in learning more about a particular creative career, our workshops are just the place. You’ll see what it’s like to spend a day in the life of a designer or gamer in a collaborative, supporting, like minded environment. And it’s FREE.

Find out more - http://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events

Monash University – VCE Revision

September Holidays | Clayton Campus

We are offering VCE Exam revision lectures in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths Methods and Specialist Maths during the September holidays.

Find out more - https://www.monash.edu/science/about/events

Scholarships

Air Force Flying Scholarships

If you’re an Air Force Cadet, you can access funding designed to allow cadets to participate in aviation activities and in particular to achieve at least Solo Flight standard in either gliders or powered aircraft.

Find out more - http://www.aafc.org.au/news/2018/06/air-force-sponsored-flying-scholarships-2018-2019-5912/

Carole Marcianti and Karen Riding

The Careers Team

Community Notices

A Fantastical Trivia Night

RSPCA Cupcake Day