Careers and Pathways HUB
Year 10 Work Experience
It has been a very busy start to the term in the Careers and Pathways office. Last week our Year 10 students embarked on work experience across a wide range of industries. It was an absolute joy to go out and visit some of the students and see them immersed in the workforce, and the incredibly positive feedback I received from employers made me proud to be a representative of the school. While not all students were working in industries they have an interest in pursuing, all developed many transferrable skills including communication, cooperation, independence, problem solving and adaptability that will assist them throughout the years to come. I would like to thank all the staff who assisted in getting the students out on work experience and visiting them throughout the week, and also the families who supported the students in finding placements. It is not an easy task, but it is definitely worth the effort.
VTAC
As of Monday 4th August, current Year 12 students are now able to enter their VTAC preferences and apply for equity schemes (formerly SEAS) and scholarships. I am meeting with year 12 students to discuss their preferences at the moment, and if anyone would like additional information to assist them, please see the following resources:
Please keep note of the below key dates over the coming months.
Early Entry Programs
Many universities, including Latrobe, RMIT, ACU and Swinburne, offer early entry programs that Year 12 students can apply for throughout June-November (application period depends on the university). Applying for these courses means that students may receive an offer to a course based on their Year 11 results and co-curricular and community involvement prior to sitting exams in October & November, which can alleviate a lot of pressure. Information regarding all early entry programs for 2026 study can be found on HT Connect here.
Please note the following key dates apply for early entry programs that are popular with HT students:
| Program | Closing date for 2025 applications |
| Latrobe Aspire Program | 5th September 2025 |
| RMIT early offer program | 14th September 2025 |
| ACU Guarantee | 15th September 2025 |
| Swinburne Early Entry Program | 28th November 2025 |
Upcoming Events
Universities continue to offer a range of onsite and online activities including campus tours and course information sessions. Please see the details below regarding dates and how to register for these events. Even if you have missed a session of interest, you should still be able to register to receive the recording if the event was held online. As always, I highly recommend students in years 10-12 use these events to assist with their planning and decision making.
| What’s on | Who is it aimed at? | When is it on? | How can I register? |
Melbourne University: Girls’ Programming Network | Female students in years 8-12 who are interested in computer programming |
| Register here |
| A Flying Start: Aviation Information Session | Students interested in studying aviation at Swinburne | Wednesday 27th August, 5pm | Register here |
| International Aerospace Women’s Association Event | Girls interested in studying aviation | Tuesday 26th August, 5pm | Register here |
| Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar’s Program | Year 10 students | Applications open now and close 5th September | Further information and applications |
Melbourne University: Hands on Design | Year 10 and 11 students who are interested in design and architecture |
25th September |
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| A day in the life of a Swinburne student | Students in years 10-12 | September holidays | Register here |
| Camp SEEK 2025 | Girls and non-binary students in years 9 & 10 | 22nd-25th September | More information and register interest here |
| RMIT campus tours | Year 10-12 students | Various dates | Register here |
| Melbourne University campus tours | Year 10-12 students | Various dates | Register here |
| Swinburne University campus tours | Year 10-12 students | Various dates | Register here |
Discover Monash: Course information series | Year 10-12 students | Various dates throughout 2025 | Register here |
Tertiary Open Days - 2025
Below is a list of the dates for the tertiary open days for 2025. As you can see, August is incredibly busy for open days, so I advise that if you are a student in Year 10 or 11, you start early and attend some of the institutions that may be of interest, so that you don’t run out of time trying to attend them all in Year 12! I will continue to update the table as more institutions publish their dates, and registration for open day information can be made by clicking on the link in the table.
| Australian Catholic University |
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| Box Hill Institute |
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| Collarts |
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| Deakin University |
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| Federation University |
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| Holmesglen |
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| JMC |
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| La Trobe University |
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| Monash University |
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| RMIT |
Flight Training & Aviation:
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| Swinburne University of Technology |
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| Torrens |
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| University of Melbourne |
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| Victoria University |
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Please take some time to explore the Careers and Pathways page on HT Connect. You will find links to the VTAC course search page and the Career Bullseyes, as well as information on various courses, gap years, non-ATAR pathways and much more. There is even a jobs board to help with finding a casual job!
Ms Alison Howard
Career Pathways Advisor