April School Holiday Events

Compass Career News has compiled a with various careers-related school holiday activities and events. You can download it below.

Spark Engineering Camp 2025

Are you a Year 10-12 student curious about where STEM could take you? Spark Engineering Camp 2025 is a fully subsidised, week-long program designed to help you explore real opportunities in engineering, technology, and beyond. Hosted at a University of Melbourne residential college during the winter holidays (7th–12th July), Spark is the perfect platform to ignite your potential.

Across the week, you’ll dive into hands-on workshops, visit leading university campuses, and step inside top engineering firms. Whether you’re planning a STEM career or simply exploring your options, Spark gives you the experiences, knowledge, and industry connections to make confident decisions about your future.

Applications are open NOW until mid-April. Don’t miss your chance to join this life-changing experience.

Ready to get started? Visit our website to apply or find us on social media by searching Spark Engineering Camp.

Have questions? Reach out to our Student Logistics Manager, Annie (students.logistics.melb@spark.ywb.com.au), or speak to your teachers for more info.

Seize the Spark, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together!

News from Deakin University

Deakin Campus Tours – April School Holidays

Experience your future campus and get the course information you need.

Join guided campus tours at Deakin University these April school holidays. Explore the world-class facilities, discover the vibrant on-campus accommodation, engage with current students and get your questions answered at the course information expo. This is your chance to explore, connect and envision your future at Deakin!

Tours will depart daily from 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Melbourne Burwood Campus	Tuesday 8 April
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus	Thursday 10 April
Warrnambool Campus	Monday 14 April
Melbourne Campus	Monday 14 April
Geelong Waterfront Campus	Tuesday 15 April
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus	Wednesday 16 April

Register at Deakin Campus Tours.

Explore Deakin’s Pathways into HR Careers

The skills to identify, recruit and support talented staff are a critical function of all businesses and are in high demand.

With more than 42,606 new jobs projected to be created for HR professionals by 2033, now is a great time to explore careers in this field.

Students can study Human Resources through a few Deakin degrees including -

The Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) course explores the human mind in a business context. Graduates will perform key functions in human resources roles, from recruitment and workplace negotiations to creating high-performance environments.

The Bachelor of Commerce offers a well-recognised qualification that is a pathway into a Human Resource Management accreditation. Students will get a taste of professional life and get job-ready through work integrated learning and experiential learning programs.

Visit Human Resources at Deakin to learn about all study options.

Discover ACU Campus Events

Discover ACU is designed to give you an exciting first taste of specific disciplines, with an opportunity to speak with current ACU students to find out what life is like in your study area.

Explore the campus and its facilities, talk to current students, and experience life as an ACU student. Choose a workshop from a range of study areas, which may include nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, education, physiotherapy, psychology, sports and exercise science, and lots more.

Students should register soon at Discover ACU

Ballarat: Arts and Humanities, OT, Physio & Teaching	Thursday 10 April, 10.00am – 12.30pm
Ballarat: Nursing and Paramedicine	Friday 11 April, 10.00am – 2.30pm
Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomed Science, and Sport	Tuesday 8 July, 9.45am – 12:00pm
Melbourne: Law, Criminology, and Business	Wednesday 9 July, 9.45am – 12:00pm
Melbourne: Teaching and Education	Wednesday 9 July, 9.45am – 12:00pm
Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedicine	Thursday 10 July, 9.45am – 12:00pm

Guided Campus Tours

Students keen on studying at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) might like to book in for a guided tour to explore ACU’s Melbourne Campus. These guided tours typically last 30 to 60 minutes. Registrations are essential as places fill quickly.

Dates:

Tuesday 8 April OR Tuesday 15 April

Times:

Tours commence on the hour.

Refer to the schedule of tour dates and register for a visit that suits you.

Register for your preferred date and time at Guided Campus Tour - Melbourne Campus.

News from Monash University

Science Precinct Tour

Register to see the Monash Science precinct, tour the brilliant science facilities and student spaces, ask questions and meet current science students.

Date: Tuesday 15 April 2025

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Register at Register at Monash Science Precinct Tour April 2025.

Where can a Science Degree Take You?

Jobs in Science can vary depending on the major you select in your Science degree. These recent graduates have all completed their Science (or double) degree in the past five years. You can also read a bit more about what they studied and some advice they had during their course.

Students are encouraged to read about where these recent graduates are now employed.

Browse Where can a Science degree take you?.

Useful YouTube clips to watch

Useful videos to watch highlighting the life of students undertaking placements in rural areas:

A Day in My Life: Medicine in Leongatha with Ben | Monash University

A Day in My Life: Nursing in Traralgon with Ryley | Monash University

Carlton College of Sport

The Carlton College of Sport provides the opportunity to complete 100-hours of industry-based placement whilst also undertaking their first year of tertiary education.

This, coupled with exclusive access into the sporting industry, allows for students to broaden their network.

The Carlton College of Sport offers two 1-year diplomas, with academics run by La Trobe University and work-based experience facilitated by the Carlton Football Club. Both diplomas offer credits and entry opportunities into a range of associated bachelor degrees at La Trobe University, or possible immediate employment in the sports industry.

Elite Sport Business

Sport Coaching And Development

Carlton College will host two Open Day sessions on Monday 7 April. Students keen on finding out more about the programs on offer are encouraged to register for a session, both being held at IKON Park.

Register at Carlton College Events or visit Carlton College to find out more.

Snapshot of La Trobe University in 2025

La Trobe is over 50 years old having enrolled its first students in 1967.
La Trobe University is ranked in the world’s top 300 universities by Times Higher Education World University rankings 2025, is ranked #45 among the world’s best universities established between 1945 and 1967, and in the top 1% of universities worldwide - Rankings & Ratings.
La Trobe has more than 36 000 students and over 3 000 staff, with many courses on offer including numerous double degree options, and postgraduate courses too.
La Trobe has three metro and four regional campuses plus a number of residential facilities.
Over 50% of students who study at the Bendigo campus come from outside of Bendigo - La Trobe - Bendigo with over 500 students living on campus - La Trobe Bendigo Accommodation.
La Trobe offers many scholarships – both access and equity scholarships, and academic merit scholarships.
Student Exchange opportunities are extensive at La Trobe.
La Trobe ensures that there are opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the knowledge they are gaining at university through work experience, volunteering, and student exchange opportunities, etc.
La Trobe has the following Schools and Departments:
- La Trobe Business School
- La Trobe Law School
- La Trobe Rural Health School
- School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment
- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport
- School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Nursing and Midwifery
- School of Psychology and Public Health
La Trobe’s Student Excellence Academy provides life changing support and enrichment opportunities that expand on current study and give employment advantages to students.
La Trobe offers an early admissions program called the Aspire Early Entry Program which is a way to access an adjusted Aspire ATAR for a preferred course and secure an early conditional offer. There are multiple streams to choose from, so students who give back to their community and achieved good results in Year 11, may be offered a place in their preferred course before they complete Year 12. These students are also eligible for one of 40 Aspire Scholarships.
La Trobe offers a range of allied health courses not offered at many other institutions - Health. Some of these allied health courses offered at La Trobe include:

Focus on Melbourne Information Sessions

Over the months of April and May, the University of Melbourne will be hosting as series of Information Sessions focusing on undergraduate study and pathways information. Students will have the opportunity to deep dive into their study interests and learn more about how they can create a degree based on their passions and strengths and also learn about the many career possibilities that lie ahead.

Registrations are essential, and students can book one or more of these sessions at Focus on Melbourne.

#	Focus-on Session	Date
1	Agriculture	Tuesday 15 April
2	Science	Tuesday 29 April
3	Law	Tuesday 29 April
4	IT	Wednesday 30 April
5	Education	Wednesday 30 April
6	Commerce	Monday 5 May
7	Biomedicine	Tuesday 6 May
8	Engineering	Tuesday 6 May
9	Music	Wednesday 7 May
10	Design	Wednesday 7 May
11	Arts	Thursday 8 May
12	Fine Arts	Thursday 8 May

Collarts Mid-Year Course Expo

Across three evenings in April, students can learn more about their course of interest and experience student life at Collarts. They will have the opportunity to meet Program Leaders and lecturers, chat with Future Student Advisors, tour the state-of-the-art facilities, hear from current students about their first-hand experiences, and learn about the numerous opportunities for students through Collarts Industry Partnerships.

There will be live entertainment by Collarts students, demonstrations, and student work on display, and attendees will see what awaits them on their creative journey and learn about their future career options.

Tuesday 8 April at the Wellington Street Campus from 6.00pm- 7.30pm
Wednesday 9 April at the Cromwell Street Campus from 6.00pm- 7.30pm
Thursday 10 April at the George Street Campus from 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Find out more and register at Register at Collarts Mid-Year Course Expo.

Year 10 Work Experience Program

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Preparation for our Year 10 Work Experience Program in 2025 is well underway, and we are excited to offer students the opportunity to explore future career paths, build relationships with employers, and gain valuable real-world experience.

At Beaumaris Secondary College, we place great importance on community, as reflected in our school values: Belong, Believe, Become. In line with these values, we aim to strengthen connections with local businesses and organisations within our community.

We are reaching out to ask if any parents or guardians would be interested in adding their organisation, or a business they may have connections with, to our register of potential work placements for students. Your involvement in this program will provide our students with invaluable learning experiences and help them develop essential skills for their future pathways.

If your organisation would like to participate, or if you would like further information, please contact The Careers Team (Andy Farrow, Jack Crameri, and Stephanie Martin) at beaumaris.sc@education.vic.gov.au or call (03) 8569 9200.

Thank you for your continued support in providing our students with these important real-world opportunities.

Mr Jack Crameri - Careers and Pathways Coordinator

Ms Andy Farrow - Careers Adviser & VET/SWL Coordinator

Ms Stephanie Martin - Careers & Pathways Coordinator

Ms Jody McCarthy - Senior School & Careers Support

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