The Careers Hub

New Elite Athlete Entry Program (EAEP) at RMIT

RMIT is introducing an alternative entry scheme for applicants who are elite or emerging athletes and have had training and/or competitive commitments that significantly affected their academic performance in Years 11 and/or 12. Successful applicants could gain admission to a program at RMIT with an ATAR five points below the 'clearly in'.  

Eligibility is based on competition at a state, national or international level. Students must provide evidence of the impact their sporting commitments has had on their secondary education. RMIT will consider applications from elite athletes, coaches and sports officials, taking into consideration motivation for further study, academic results andany community or voluntary activity.

Successful applicants through the EAEP will also have access to scholarships and flexible study assistance once they are enrolled at RMIT.

Applications will be made on the RMIT website and must be received by Sunday 16 December 2018 for Semester 1, 2019.   Until applications open, any specific questions about the EAEP can be emailed to eaep@rmit.edu.au, or speak to Sally Tanner, Senior Coordinator Sport, on 9925 2468.

Group of Eight (Go8) universities

Go8 is an association of leading Australian universities - comprehensive in general and professional education and distinguished by depth and breadth in research. The Go8 universities continually aim to 

• enhance the contribution of its member universities to the nation’s social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being and prosperity;
• extend the contribution of its member universities to the generation and preservation of the world’s stock of knowledge;
• strengthen Australia’s capacity to engage in and benefit from global developments, respond to global and local challenges;
• expand opportunities for Australian students, regardless of background, to participate in higher education of world class.

To find out more about the Go8 universities, visit Group of Eight Universities.

Free UMAT workshop

If you are planning to sit for the UMAT test, Michael Tsai from iCanMed has let us know that they are running a free workshop to relieve some of the stress as the UMAT approaches.  There will be two sessions available to select from, a morning and an afternoon session.

When:

Sunday 1 July 2018 

Location: 

Performance Space

Library at the Dock

107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands

Should you wish to register please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/2s5hgIk

Snapshot of ACU 2018

1. ACU is the 3rd top Australian university for undergraduate employment, with more than 93% of its graduates finding employment within 4 months of graduation and in the top 50 universities worldwide for nursing - Excellence at ACU

2. ACU has relationships with more than 200 universities and education institutions in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, with over 25% of bachelor degree students travelling overseas during their studies. Students can attend an overseas university in more than 35 countries, complete international internships and work in community programs around the world – all while receiving credit towards their degree - Study Abroad and Exchange and Study Overseas

3. ACU has an alternative entry scheme called Community Achiever Program (formerly known as the Early Achievers Program, or EAP). This program is designed to acknowledge Year 12 students who have participated in significant voluntary community service programs while at school.  One of the biggest benefits of the program is that successful applicants receive an offer well ahead of the usual tertiary admissions announcements - Community Achiever Program (CAP)

4. ACU also has an Elite Athletes Program which has been designed to support and encourage students in managing both areas of their life to ensure that elite student athletes achieve their goals - Elite Athlete Program

5. ACU College provides excellent pathways to select bachelor’s degrees at ACU.  Courses on offer at ACU College include exercise science, nursing, and early childhood education.

Trades in the Army

Acquire highly sought-after skills and qualifications, working on some of the world’s most exciting vehicles, aircraft and infrastructure, in support of Army capability.

With a trade career in the Army, you’re much more than an everyday tradie. One week you could be fixing, maintaining or building Army infrastructure; and the next could see you assisting in a disaster-relief mission or joining a combat operation.

Whether you’re a chippie, sparky or aspiring aircraft technician, here’s your opportunity to train, travel, live an amazing lifestyle, earn a great salary and help communities in need.

Watch videos of Army personnel and find out about their work and lifestyle at Trades in the Army.

Reminder:

University of Melbourne

My Melbourne Future  series - registrations are still open and students can register at My Melbourne Future.

Making an appointment

You can find me in The Careers Hub office upstairs in Blackhall. This term I will be available on Mondays, Tuesdays,  Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fridays are by email appointment only. Please use this link on the Preshil Careers website to make an appointment on those days because it syncs to my calendar to avoid clashes. For a Friday appointment  or any questions or concerns please email me at bronte.howell@preshil.vic.edu.au