Careers News

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News with the full Careers Newsletters below.

Items in the 5 March 2021 Career News –

• Engineering Heroes Podcasts
• News from Monash University
  • Bachelor of International Business
  • Find your Fit in IT – Quick Quiz
  • Interesting Double Degrees
• Studying Law at Bond University
• New Bachelor of Data Science at RMIT University
• Courses offered by AIM – Melbourne Campus
• Games Design Courses in Victoria in 2021
• Aviation Courses in Victoria in 2021
• Snapshot of Deakin University in 2021

Items in the 12 March 2021 Career News –

• News from Monash University
  • New Certificate Courses
  • Bachelor of Arts - Professional Futures
  • Bachelor's/Master's Program in Arts
• Differences between a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath and Myotherapist
• ADF Gap Year and Information Sessions
• Undergraduate Webinar Series at Victoria University
• Your Career Website
• Travel & Tourism Courses in Victoria in 2021
• Occupational Therapy Courses on offer in Victoria in 2021
• Physiotherapy Courses on offer in Victoria in 2021
• Snapshot of Bond University in 2021

ANU Tuckwell scholarship applications for 2022 now open

The Tuckwell Scholarship changes lives and ANU (Australian National University)are now looking for their 2022 cohort! Stage 1 of the application process closes 18 April. This scholarship has four application criteria and a three-stage selection process with various key dates. Before making an application, Year 12 students are advised to check the eligibility criteria and carefully read all the information about Applying for the Tuckwell Scholarship. To gain access to the Tuckwell application form applicants must first submit an ANU Direct Application.

ANU offers direct entry applications to year 12 students, with the chance of receiving a conditional offer for early entry. Students are advised to read through all the Application Information before applying. Students will need to meet the co-curricular or service requirement and ANU has adjusted its requirements due to the disruptions of COVID-19. Apply directly to ANU by following the steps on the ANU website here. To help guide students through the application process, ANU has provided an Important dates timeline and created a video walkthrough of the application portal.

La Trobe webinar: Aspire Early Admissions: Applications 101 – 16 March at 5pm 

At La Trobe, we know there’s more to being a good student than marks alone. Our Aspire Early Admissions Program rewards a student’s involvement in community, leadership and volunteering with an early conditional offer into their chosen course at La Trobe. In this webinar, the Aspire Coordinator will tell you exactly what goes into writing a successful Aspire application. You’ll also get the opportunity to ask questions that help you need. 

Find out more at: www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/la-trobe-aspire-early-admissions-applications-107

ACU online event: How to Support your Student with University Choices – 17 March at 5pm

Parents play a big part in helping your teen choose a university. This online event will offer tools and information you need to support them on their journey to university and ensure that ACU is the right fit. Find out more and register here.

Upcoming Defence Force information sessions

If there’s anything you’d like to know about careers in the defence force, attend an info session to find out everything you need to know. The following upcoming Defence Force info sessions are taking place over the next fortnight:

ADF Gap Year Virtual Information Session – 17 March, 6pm to 7pm

Spend an exciting 12 months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you’ll get paid for meaningful work while travelling Australia, gaining skills for life and making lifelong friends. Join us for a virtual information session and speak with current serving members about the Australian Defence Force Gap Year. Find out more and register here.

Navy Careers Information Session at Melbourne Defence Force Recruiting Centre – 23 March, 6pm to 7pm

Consider a dynamic and fulfilling career like no other and work alongside likeminded, expertly trained personnel as a member of the Royal Australian Navy. Find out more and reserve your seat here.

ADFA Information Session at Melbourne Defence Force Recruiting Centre – 25 March, 6pm to 7pm

Earn your degree at the Australian Defence Force Academy, and graduate as an Officer in the ADF. Find out more and reserve your seat here.

Clarissa Jacques

Careers & Pathways Coordinator