Careers @MMCRC

VCE

ATARS and Scaling Unpacked:

VTAC will be holding a webinar for applicants, parents and schools on the ATAR and subject scaling next Wednesday, 15 November at 6pm.

In this session, VTAC will discuss:

• How and why subjects are scaled
• What an ATAR is and how they are calculated
• Eligibility for an ATAR
• How and why the ATAR is used by institutions to make course offers

Registration is open at http://www.vtac.edu.au/events

Results Day Morning Tea

Date: Monday 11th December

Time: 10.30am – 11.30am 

Venue: Senior School Common Room

Year 12 students are invited to a Careers Morning Tea, an opportunity to celebrate results and receive careers advice for 2024 and beyond.  We will be providing students with light refreshments and a chance to catch-up and talk about their post-school pathway opportunities. 

For VCE and VCE VM students our careers practitioners will be available to support students with understanding their ATAR, course preferencing and how to accept an offer. Many students in our Year 12 cohort are pursuing paid employment, apprenticeships and traineeships and are very welcome to attend to receive support to pursue their pathway too.

Traineeship Opportunities

• Education Support Traineeships

Welshpool, Toora, Fish Creek & Meeniyan Primary Schools are currently advertising their 2024 positions. There will also be other positions available in Bass Coast. These positions are a great opportunity for students wanting to take a gap year and study education at University the following year. They would also suit students who are interested in starting out in education, through the education support pathway.

Students can contact the school Principals directly or email their resume and cover letter to  kcousins@westvic.org.au

• Business Traineeship

Leongatha Bendigo Bank have a business traineeship available. Interested students are encouraged to look at the selection criteria and eligibility at: 

https://www.seek.com.au/job/69848428?type=standard#sol=7847ae33a798086fcf4afd7668bbb01e814bf05f

YEARS 9 AND 10 - Speed Careers Event

On Thursday, Nov 9th, the Year 9 and 10 students participated in a speed careers event facilitated by the LLEN. 20 local mentors from a range of businesses and occupations were in attendance to answer the student's questions on a variety of career-related questions. The students spent between 10 – 15 minutes with 5 different mentors, investigating all aspects of their job.

We would like to thank the LLEN for organising this fabulous opportunity for our students and acknowledge the generosity of the following mentors who volunteered their time to speak with our students:

• Jacinta Hicken: Journalist, McPerson Media Group
• Ruth Rogan: Executive Officer, Mirboo North & District Foundation
• Veronica McLeod: Workforce Attraction Lead, Gipps Dairy
• Katherine Cousins: Apprentice & Trainee Consultant, Westvic Staffing Solutions
• Jessica Russell: Workforce Regional Extension Officer, Gipps Dairy
• Janika Murray: Communications & Organisational Development Officer, South Gippsland Water
• Lucinda Smith: People & Culture Advisor, Gippsland Southern Health Services
• Jaimie Khan: Workforce Solutions Manager, AGA
• Allison Belcher: VDSS Project Coordinator, AGA
• Mark Lindsay: A/Head of Communications and Community Engagement, Marinus Link
• Joanne Dixon: MAS National Business Consultant, MAS National
• Grace Manning: Occupational Therapist, Gippsland Southern Health Services
• Narelle Jones: Owner / Sales Manager, Burra Brewing Co
• Rory Sumalinog: ALS Paramedic, Ambulance Vic
• Tony Lea: Project Officer Digital Skills in Agriculture, Gippsland Tech School
• Rebecca Prowd: Student Services & Outreach Officer, CUC / Teacher
• Mick Green: Media Producer / Drone Pilot, Drift Media
• Jon Openshaw: Acting Supervisor in Biodiversity, South Gippsland Shire Council
• Jason Kelly: Site Manager, Saputo
• Paul Carter UHT Production Manager, Saputo
• Paul Jones: Store Manager, Mitre 10