Careers & Pathways News 

VET in Action - Ludi R (Year 11)

My name is Ludi, I'm a Year 11 student completing the Vocational Major. I am currently studying hairdressing and doing a school-based apprenticeship. I have been going to TAFE on Wednesdays and to my workplace on Thursdays. I am working at Tok Hair Studio in Beaumaris with Liz and Rachel who have been nothing but supportive and patient with me. They take time to teach me things and allow me to practice until I'm confident. 

I am learning how to do blowdrys and toners at the moment; washing the client's hair, drying their hair using different techniques and styling at the end. With toner, I mix up colour which gets applied to the hair after being coloured to achieve the desired result. This could mean removing yellow/orange tones and altering it to a cooler tone. Some styles I've been doing recently are waves, curls, 90's blow out, pin curls and smoothing. I have to tailor my technique depending on the client's desires as well as using products that will benefit their hair. 

I have the opportunity to bring models into the salon and blowdry their hair, but have struggled finding people available at the times that I need. I have a hair account on instagram  called @hairbyludi where I post my work as well as posting times that I am looking for a model. 

BSC Careers Website

Did you know that Beaumaris Secondary College has a school Careers website which students will use throughout their secondary school education? This site has a student portal where they can access resources such as their Career Action Plan, e-Portfolio, Skills and Abilities Evaluation and Career Investigator. Students also use the site to develop their resume and cover letter. The site contains information regarding pathways for VCE Studies and opportunities beyond school.

Victorian Universities and Institutes Open days – 2023

Click on the link below to download the list!

Upcoming school holiday University tours and workshops

Campus Tours

Are you a high school student that wants to find out more about studying at RMIT? Come along to our tours during the school holidays and take a look around our City, Brunswick or Bundoora campuses.

In the upcoming school holidays, RMIT will be hosting campus tours at City, Brunswick, and Bundoora. Browse Campus tours for high school students - RMIT University and register for one or more.

A Day at Melbourne

Year 11 and 12 students are invited to experience a taste of university life by joining us at our Parkville campus for A Day at Melbourne. 

Throughout the day students will have the chance to take part in two areas of study workshops of their choosing, sit in on a panel of current students to hear about their experiences, speak to staff one-on-one about their study interests, discover the broad range of student clubs and societies, and participate in student accommodation tours.

This event is for students only.  Students can select their preferences for Workshop 1 and Workshop 2.  Capacity limits apply, so register soon.See the full day agenda and information regarding each session at the link below.

Date:                   Wednesday 28 June 2023

Time:                   9:00am - 2:30am 

Location:            Arts West Building (Building 148), Arts West, Uni Melbourne in Parkville   

Registration is essential and spaces are limited.  

Register at Home - A Day at Melbourne.

Art, Design and Architecture School Holiday Workshops

Gain a better understanding of different art mediums, design thinking approaches, and architecture studios through our hands-on experience days right here at the Monash Caulfield campus.  

Students will get to find out what it is like to be a student for a day, meet the Monash staff and explore the workshop spaces Monash students have access to.

UNSW Co-op Program 2024

Set up by industry and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) the Co-op Program provides career development scholarships for high achieving undergraduate students, offering industry training, leadership, and professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support.   The scholarships are offered in the fields of Business, Science, and Engineering. 

The UNSW Co-op Program is open to Year 12 students entering university for the first time, or those commencing university for the first time after a gap year.  Candidates for scholarships are not only selected on their academic ability, but also their communication skills, motivation, leadership potential, and passion for their chosen field of study.  Any student expecting an ATAR above 96.00 should consider applying.   

What do students gain?

• Up to 18 months of relevant industry experience with multiple companies during their degree
• Financial support of $78,400 tax free over four years
• Leadership and professional development training 
• Mentoring and support offered throughout their degree
• Career planning
• Opportunities to network with leading employers and make valuable contacts within your industry

Joining the Co-op community at UNSW enables you to form life changing connections and opens up a world of opportunities. As a scholar, not only do you gain academic and professional insight from alumni, older scholars, and the broader Co-op community, you also start forming your professional and social network from day one.

Applications have opened and close on 30 September 2023.Students can visit UNSW Co-op Program, call (02) 9385 5116 or e-mail cooprog@unsw.edu.au for more information.

Mr Jack Crameri - Senior School Careers Practitioner

Ms Andy Farrow - Junior and Intermediate School Careers Practitioner

Ms Jody McCarthy - Senior School & Careers Support