Homestead Careers and Pathways Newsletter

Homestead Careers and Pathways Newsletter

“Be the CEO of your career; take ownership of your decisions and actions.”

Issue 9 · 29 Aug 2025

In this issue

VTAC Sessions Understanding equity schemes and scholarships, Getting your results – what happens next?, Preferences, pathways and offers

University Course Options What is an undergraduate certificate?, 5 things to think about when looking for a course, On campus or online study – What’s right for you?

TAFE & Alternative Study Options THE GORDON, Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Whitehouse Institute of Design, COLLARTS Australian College of the Arts, William Angliss Institute, Kangan Institute, Melbourne Polytechnic, AIT Academy of Interactive Technology, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, AIE Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Online Campus Day, JMC Academy, CDW Studios, Australian Institute of Music, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Richmond Institute (Swinburne), Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (RMIT), Perfect for the sport enthusiast., Carlton College of Sport ( LaTrobe University), YOUR PASSION. YOUR PROFESSION., Photography Studies College

Interstate University Course Options QTAC(QLD), UAC(NSW), UWA (WA), SATAC (SA)

University Opportunities Wyndham Learning Festival 2025 – free events for all ages, Education at La Trobe, Sports and Exercise Science at La Trobe, Torrens Technology Virtual Open Day, Torrens Health and Education Virtual Open Day, Torrens Business and Hospitality Virtual Open Day, Understanding equity schemes and scholarships, Connect with Bond – Melbourne, Chisholm Info Day – September, Torrens Design and Creative Technology Virtual Open Day, GOTAFE Open Day 2025, Seymour, Kangan Broadmeadows Open Night, Nursing at La Trobe, Chisholm Campus Tours – September, Geology And Geotechnology online webinar, SuniTAFE Open Day 2025 Swan Hill, USYD Online Open Night, Wodonga TAFE Logic Campus Open Day, Voice for Wildlife Program, RMIT Student for a Day 2025, RMIT Student for a Day 2025, Enter the World of Le Cordon Bleu Careers Residential, Melbourne, Getting your results – what happens next?, Preferences, pathways and offers

University Open Days How to apply to university: The complete guide, Bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate: Your guide to university degrees, Open days: Your ultimate guide to campus visits, 8 ways to a great university open day, 1. Prepare your plan of action, 2. Register for open day, 3. Create a schedule for each open day, 4. Explore the campus, 5. Tour the accommodation, 6. Ask questions, 7. Have a conversation with your parents or carers, 8. Review, Preparing for an open day, Express your interest, The inside track, Get connected, Embrace the unexpected, Hit the clubs

Career EXPOs How to make the most of open days and career expos, Know your strengths (and weaknesses), Plan your day, Keep an open mind, Know what’s important to you, Ask about industry connections, Ask as many questions as possible

Gap Year How a gap year can build your work and life skills

ATAR Information Adjustment factors explained

What is Early Entry Early entry: Quick facts, Early entry programs: Your fast-track to university offers, Early entry FAQs, When the Early Entry guide is available we will share it with you!

Early Entry University Links

UCAT & CASPER Testing CASPER TEST, Simulated UCAT Day Workshop, Online, UCAT

Entry in to Medicine

Career Focus Information In this Issue:, Where physics can take you, How to become a Pet Groomer, How to become a Visual Merchandiser, Where history can take you

Competitions JMC No Limits National High School Competition, The 2026 Simpson Prize Competition, Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition 2025, Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival 2025, Tax, Super + You Competition, News In My Neighbourhood Competition 2025, 5 reasons to enter competitions

Scholarships and Opportunities Understanding equity schemes and scholarships, University of Sydney First Nations Scholarship for the Bachelor of Laws, Charles Sturt Transgrid Engineering Scholarship, Monash MRS Undergraduate Accommodation Scholarship, Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust Financial Study Support for Uni or TAFE, UNSW General Merit Undergraduate Scholarships for Commencing Students, Monash Relocation Grant, QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic), UNSW Scientia Scholarships, Ma & Morley Scholarship Program, UNSW Co-op Program, BUFTA 2025, 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, What you need to know about Co-op Scholarships

School Holiday Workshops RMIT Student for a Day 2025, Voice for Wildlife Program, RMIT Student for a Day 2025, A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student | STEM, A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student | Creative & Social Impact, A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student | Health, Sport & Education

Work Experience

Study Tips Master your reading with the SQ3R technique, How much homework should you be doing at high school?, Mid-year study strategies to stay on track

Skills for Work 10 questions to ask in an Informational Interview, How to get the most out of an informational interview, How to land your Christmas casual job, Understanding workplace health and safety, How to ask for a letter of recommendation, 10 things every entrepreneur should know

Personal Skills How to be safe, smart, and mindful online

Health & Wellbeing

Apprenticeship Information CMV Truck & Bus, abbe - Packaging, Apprenticeships & Traineeships, Balancing work, study, and life as an apprentice

Employment Information We have a number of support services we are in contact with at Homestead Senior Secondary College