Resources

AATIS Update – new apprenticeships website

The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) is in the process of transitioning information provision to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), prior to closure in December 2023.Information and resources on AAPathways are being transitioned to a new website run by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).The new website is now available at Apprenticeships.gov.au

Study Work Grow Update

• 2023 Apprenticeships and Traineeships Guide
• 2023 Gap Year Guide
• 2023 School Leaver Guide, which contains: 
  • Steps to leaving school
  • Study plans & focus
  • Prep your post-school pathway
  • Life admin
  • Leaving home
  • Becoming financially independent
  • Plan B
  • Finding help
  • Further Resources
• Letter to the Class of 2023 – I especially like the references to being a life-long learner and the value of taking a chance, trying new opportunities and meeting new people.
• 10 tips to help school leavers be successful at finding work
• Job Spotlights – including Cleaner, Remote Sensing Scientist, Social Media Manager and more

Careers with STEM Update

• It is World Space Week (from 4 Oct – 11 Oct) - If you'd like to immerse yourself in all things space for World Space Week and find out more about the cool careers in this area, Careers with STEM have got you covered with 7 ways to celebrate World Space Week.
• Job Kit – Careers with Space + Defence Specialist – Download Here.
• Free AI Courses for High School Students - AI skills have become some of the most in-demand in Australia, for jobs in so many more fields than tech. The article contains a list of free courses you can consider if you wish upskill.
• VET Courses that combine STEM + your passion
• 5 STEM apprenticeship myths busted
• If you want to work in tech but you don't want to go to uni, that's totally fine! There are stacks of awesome VET qualifications that'll lead to your dream career. Why not take the Tech TAFE course Quiz
• FutureYou Pathfinders - Find out more about the people who are working with STEM skills across a variety of industries. Learn about their career pathways, what inspired them to pursue STEM, and how they got to where they are. 
• Careers with STEM Parents Portal – a hub for those wanting to nurture their teens into a rewarding and successful career.
• Careers with STEM Podcast – The Buzz About STEM will bring you monthly conversations with STEM professionals at different levels of their careers telling their own study and career stories, with loads of practical advice and inspiring words of wisdom.

Year 12s – Handy resources

School Leavers Info Kit (attached and available at www.yourcareer.gov.au/schoolleaver). There are specific info booklets for Regional, Remote and Rural school leavers, school leavers with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Check the Scholarships, Accommodation and Applying Folder on the table at Jericho 9 and the 2023 Study Work Grow School Leaver Guide (see previous items)

Online Ag Careers Expo by Rural Biz

You can view the recording here: https://youtu.be/xrs-PE4akZc

The Online Ag Careers Expo 2023 included bite sized presentations from leading Agricultural companies and innovators outlining career and education pathways for young people interested in a rewarding career in Agriculture.

Table of Contents: 

0:00 Introduction

02:00 Lucas Group - Geoff Lucas

18:25 Elders - Melanie Rowse

37:43 AgCareer Start - Haylee Murrell

53:23 Dairy Australia - Jon Hurford

01:05:31 Sally Poole - Agronomist and Digital Ag Consultant

01:25:00 Costa - Lisanne Casement and Declan Postman

01:36:48 Meat & Livestock Australia - Dr Sarita Guy

01:54:07 RuralBiz Training - Lachlan McCabe & Melanie Moeller

ACCE Resources

• That Careers Show Podcast - https://ceav.vic.edu.au/resources/tcs/
• Careers In Space Webinar and Resources https://ceav.vic.edu.au/resources/industry-resources/

MyFuture Resources

• School-to-work pathways infographics
• Webinar recordings for parents and carers
• Career stories for students: pathways to clean energy careers
• NCVER Podcast Vocational Voices: VET Pathways to meaningful careers

Women in Apprenticeships

There are quite a few initiatives arising with the assistance of funding from the Victorian Government's Apprenticeship Innovation Fund through the Apprenticeships Victoria 'Women in Apprenticeships' Project.

Here is the Women in Apprenticeships link.

The Australian Garden Council – career pathways in ornamental horticulture and gardening

I recently received some beautiful little booklets relating to pathways in gardening and horticulture. Pathways in this area would obviously suit keen gardeners, but also those who enjoy, science, the environment, working outdoors, artistic endeavours, practical learning, travel and tourism. If this sounds like you, consider checking out the Australian Garden Council website which offers a wealth of information about working in the diverse and growing (pardon the pun J) sector, inspiring videos and career snapshots and further advice. 

• Information booklets - https://www.gardencouncil.org/p-schools-40.aspx or hardcopies at the Careers Office (Jericho 10)
• Careers and pathways stories - https://www.gardencouncil.org/p-careers-26.aspx 
• Individual advice – contact info@gardencouncil.org 

Scholarships to Study Abroad 

Looking to study abroad but worried about the costs? Good news! There are hundreds of scholarships to study abroad, including general scholarships and more specialized funding schemes. Some are offered by government agencies, some by individual universities, and others by external funding organizations and charitable enterprises.

The Top Universities website is an excellent resource to learn more about what scholarships are on offer.  Students can search for region-specific scholarships or country-specific scholarships.  Students can even search for subject-specific scholarships.

Students are encouraged to browse Top Universities - Study Abroad Scholarships  

University Study Abroad & Exchange Programs

Students who choose to take up an opportunity to do some of their university study overseas get the opportunity to immerse themselves in another culture, study at an overseas university, and really get to engage with students and lecturers at those institutions.  An added bonus of many study-abroad programs is that students get to study for one or two semesters at these overseas partner institutions and earn credit towards their degrees.

Find out more about the Study Abroad programs offered by browsing the following links:

Job Seeker Tips:

• Video interview guide – Tips for a successful video interview https://au.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/video-interview-guide 
• Also for video and phone interviews, why not consider having a well-planned ‘cheat sheet’ on hand to refer to? Ideally this would include key organisation information, your unique skills and experiences, prepared list of questions to ask regards the position and organisation. https://www.fastcompany.com/90549127/how-a-cheat-sheet-can-help-you-ace-your-next-video-interview 
• 10 best skills to include on your resume – Tips for the most relevant skills to include, what skills to include and how to include skills in your resume https://au.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/best-resume-skills 
• Skills for success – interesting insights into what young job seekers, recent hires and recruiting managers think are essential skills, in short communication skills and attitude are critical. https://community.naceweb.org/blogs/tylor-behrens1/2020/09/15/re-defining-the-skills-for-success-formula-what-jo 

Children, Work and School

Despite popular opinion, 14 years and 9 months is not the minimum age of employment – to be employed without a permit, a child must be 15 years. 

Further, in Victoria, students cannot leave school until they are 17 years old. Students seeking to leave prior to this are required to complete an Exemption from School Request (MO 705).

Low Income Healthcare Card

Once you have finished school you are no longer a student and you may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.

This card gives access to a range of concessions, not only on some health care items but also on a range of other goods and services if you are on a low income.  In particular, some TAFE and other short courses may offer discounts for cardholders.

You may also be eligible for public transport concessions (note that if you are studying interstate you are not eligible for public transport concessions in Victoria).

Eligibility for a Low Income Health Care Card is based on YOUR income over the previous 8 weeks before applying.  As long as your income is less than $5,248 over that period (or $656 per week) you are eligible to apply.  You will be eligible to keep the Low Income Health Care Card as long as your income does not exceed $6,560 (or $820 per week) in any 8 week period.

It is highly recommended that all eligible graduating Year 12 students consider applying for this card once the exams are over. 

Visit Low Income Healthcare Card and find out more about all the benefits, and how to apply.