Careers Corner

School Based Traineeship

Late last year, Charli Bryan started her School Based Traineeship with Goodstart Early Learning Centre. Charli has gone from strength to strength in her work since then. Congratulations Charli!

Monash University - Upcoming Events during the School Holidays

Monash University have a range of tours and events occurring during the school holidays:

Discover the Monash Science Experience

This event is for domestic future undergraduate students.

Discover what it’s really like to study Science at Monash. Hear first-hand from their staff and current students about their experiences. Monash University courses offer choice, flexibility and depth across a huge range of science disciplines which means you will graduate with a degree unique to you, tailored to your individual expertise, interests and career aspirations.

Speakers:

Kim Aitken, Student Recruitment Manager

Michaela Gabbe, Senior Student Recruitment Coordinator

Student ambassadors

Date:

8 April 2024 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Venue:

S4 Lecture Theatre, 16 Rainforest Walk, Clayton campus

Campus:

Clayton campus

Open to:

Future undergraduate students (domestic)

Cost:

Free

Register here:

https://www.monash.edu/discover/events/course-information/discover-the-monash-science-experience

Discover Business: A World of Possibilities

This event is for domestic future undergraduate students. 

Discover everything you need to know about undergraduate study options at Monash Business School! This session will cover the range of single and double degrees available and provide an overview of all the student opportunities including industry experience, international study programs, and graduate development initiatives. Hear from their staff and a current student about the future careers of business graduates, and where a Monash Business School degree can take you globally.

Speaker:

Damian Stawiszynski, Senior Student Recruitment Officer

Date:

12 April 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Venue:

Building H, Monash Caulfield campus

Campus:

Caulfield campus

Open to:

Domestic future students

Cost:

Free

Register here:

https://www.monash.edu/discover/events/course-information/discover-business-a-world-of-possibilities

Clayton Campus Tour

This event is for domestic future undergraduate students.

Join a campus tour to see and experience all Monash has on offer! Led by their enthusiastic student ambassadors, come along to ask them questions and get a taste of life at Monash. With a tour duration of approximately 90 minutes, you will tour the outside of their buildings and explore their world class campus.

Date:

11 April 2024 at 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Venue:

Monash MPavilion, Clayton campus

Campus:

Clayton

Open to:

Future undergraduate students (domestic)

Cost:

Free

Register here:

https://www.monash.edu/discover/events/campus-experience/clayton-campus-tour-11-april

Peninsula Campus Tour

This event is for domestic future undergraduate students

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Join a campus tour to see and experience all Monash has on offer! Led by their enthusiastic student ambassadors, come along to ask them questions and get a taste of life at Monash. With a tour duration of approximately 75 minutes, you will tour the outside of their buildings and explore their world-class campus.

Date:

11 April 2024 at 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Venue:

Flagpole Rotunda, Monash Peninsula campus

Campus:

Peninsula campus

Open to:

Future undergraduate students (domestic)

Cost:

Free

Register here:

https://www.monash.edu/discover/events/campus-experience/peninsula-campus-tour-11-april

Australian Auto Aftermarket and Collision Repair Expo - this April

The 2024 Australian Auto Aftermarket and Collision Repair Expo is on from the 11th until the 13th April at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The auto aftermarket expo is Australia’s largest Auto Aftermarket event. 

Registration to the trade show and some training is free.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about potential career pathways, attend business management sessions and experience technical training from industry experts and international guests.

Please click here to find out more and to register.

News from Deakin University

Deakin have a Guaranteed ATAR scheme; if a student achieves a specific ATAR, they know they will be guaranteed a place into a particular course. For example:  Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence at Burwood will accept a student who achieves a 62 ATAR, Bachelor of Health Sciences 54 and so on. 

To find out guaranteed ATARs for specific courses, go to:

https://www.deakin.edu.au/deakin-guaranteed-atar

There are several Campus Tours throughout the year and this is a great way for future students for find out first-hand, what the university is really like.  Deakin has several campuses: Melbourne (Burwood), Geelong (Waterfront and Waurn Ponds) and Warrnambool. 

Dates for Tours:      

Wednesday 3 – Thursday 11 April

Monday 23 – Thursday 26 September

Open Days:             

Melbourne (Burwood) - Sunday 25 August

Geelong - Sunday 18 August

-Warrnambool - Sunday 4 August

Remember to register, if you are interested:

https://www.deakin.edu.au/student-life-and-services/events/campus-tours

https://www.deakin.edu.au/student-life-and-services/events/open-day-burwood

University of Melbourne Mathematics and Statistics Research Competition

The 2024 Mathematics and Statistics Research Competition has officially launched!

How does it work?

• It’s free.
• It’s open to students from across Australia.
• It’s not an exam - you write a report or make a poster.
• There is a range of open-ended research topics to choose from.
• You have until 31 July to undertake research and submit a project.
• The highest-quality projects are eligible for cash prizes.
• You may be invited to The University of Melbourne Parkville campus to deliver a presentation on your research.

How do I enter?

The steps are:

1. Form a team of up to 3
2. Select a topic from the competition booklet. Click here to be sent a copy.
3. Conduct research and create a report or visual display.
4. Submit your research by the deadline.

Prizes!

Students with the top project receive $500 each and finalists receive $200 each. There are also cash prizes for the best visual displays! 

Check out the 2023 Finalist Projects for some inspiration.

Federation University - Walk and Talk Tours

Visit a Federation campus during the school holidays and explore the facilities you’ll enjoy as a student, if you are to study at Fed.  Tours will be led by a current student, so you will get the opportunity to hear firsthand about their study experience at Fed.

Federation University has a campus at Berwick and this is the closest university to us.  A number of our students choose Fed Berwick as it is an inviting campus, they have an excellent mentoring program and students are not just a number!     With the number of offered courses growing each year, Fed Uni is definitely worth considering as a future place of study.

Bookings are now open.

WHEN: Thursday 11 April - departing every 30 minutes between 10am - 1pm

WHERE: Berwick, Gippsland and Mt Helen

For further information and registration details, go to:

https://events.federation.edu.au/event/sessions?id=Walk_and_Talk_Tours_Berwick3902639771

Open Day - Simpson Barracks - 5th May 2024

The Defence Work Experience Program is pleased to advise that the Army at Simpson Barracks in Greensborough, is intending to host an open day on Sunday 05 May 2024. This event is being developed to showcase the variety of careers with Army and Defence.

The Defence Work Experience Program are planning to run a bus shuttle from Watsonia Station to Simpson Barracks throughout the day for students with their parents. Gates will open at 10am and close at 4pm. 

Registrations will be required for attendance and we are waiting for further information from the Defence Work Experience Program. 

This is a great opportunity for students in Years 10 - 12.

We will provide further information as it comes to hand.

More Competitions

Ignite your intellectual curiosity by diving into Owlypia Online, a thrilling international knowledge competition for 9-18 year-olds! Compete in your favourite subjects through a multiple-choice exam and showcase your skills to the world.

Prepare, participate, and you could qualify for the global rounds in Cambridge, Boston and Abu Dhabi. Register for 27th April 2024.

The Harmony Day competitionsare open to all Primary and Secondary School students in Australia with great prizes to be 

won. The 2024 theme is 'What can we do?'

Poster: A3 drawing, painting or mixed media work.

Songwriting: An original 2minute song about the theme.

Short Film: AVI or MP4 format.

Entries close 12 April 2024.

The Rubbish Film Festival Competition 

Harness the potential of your mobile device to create a film of up to 60 seconds, with a dedicated focus on the Sustainable Development Goals 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and 13 Address the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on our planet. Open to Year 10 -12 students. Entries close 12pm 19 April 2024.

Microsoft Imagine Cup Junior is an exciting opportunity for students aged 5- 18 years old to learn about technology and how it can be used to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges, while participating in a global student challenge that is suitable for all levels. Participation is via a Team Leader over the age of 18 who must submit projects on behalf of their student teams by May 8, 2024.

Access Education 2024 Mid Year Lectures - Exclusive Online Lecture Program 

If you booked early and received the discount for these lectures, please see below timetable for all the details.

VCE UNIT 3 OVERVIEW AND COMPREHENSIVE START TO UNIT 4

Access Education have arranged an excellent Online Lecture Program for students undertaking Units 3 and 4. The lectures are presented by the state's best teaching professionals and will ensure that you are not only on track to achieve your personal best in your subjects, but the lectures will also give you the tools you need to give you a head start in your final semester at Pakenham Secondary College.

As part of the lecture program, you will receive a bespoke set of notes written by the presented. These will be posted to you prior to the lecture. These notes are not available to purchase anywhere else.

The lectures are delivered by Zoom Webinar. All sessions will be recorded and will be available to stream for one day the following week. 

The subjects available are as follows:

The dates and times for each of the subjects are listed below:

COST 

The cost is $46 per person per lecture or $38 per person per lecture when booking 5 or more tickets in one transaction.

MORE INFORMATION

If you require more information, please call 1300 338 222 or you can send an email to vce@accesseducation.com.au. Their website is: www.accesseducation.com.au.

ORDER FORM

For further details and to access the order form please Click here.

PSC Careers Website

We have a fantastic resource available for students. The PSC Careers Website provides you with all of the latest information that will help you make decisions about your future career and your life beyond school. 

You can visit this site to find out about university or TAFE courses and any other type of course available across Australia. The site also has information about VCE, you can search for job vacancies and much more. 

In addition to this, please do feel free to drop into the Careers Office if you have any questions.