Careers Corner
Tech and Trades Day - RMIT - 28th September
If you are interested in learning more about Technology and Trades go to RMIT’s Tech and Trades Experience day and gain practical knowledge in a variety of activities run throughout the day. This is a great opportunity for years 10, 11 and 12 to experience hands-on workshops, tour facilities, talk with teachers and current students and ask questions. There are prizes on offer as well as lunch!
Learn more about RMIT’s vocational education courses in the following areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Building Design, Carpentry, Cyber Security, Engineering, Information Technology, Plumbing, Surveying, and Web Programming.
There are strong industry growths for these employment areas, so get a taste of your future!
Click here to register for this event
Chisholm Engineering Technology Career Expo
Chisholm TAFE are holding an Engineering Technology Career Expo on the 4th October at their Dandenong Campus.
Any students interested in attending this Expo, need to register using the below link and email Clare Vega to let her know that they will be attending on the day.
Student Exchange Programs
WEP Australia runs overseas student exchange programs for students between the ages of 15 – 18. You may elect to go overseas for a semester or up to one year. Some restrictions apply and students must meet the academic and personality requirements, as well as be physically and emotionally healthy.
An exchange program can benefit the student in a number of ways, while they are learning skills for life. Students live with a host family, attend school full time, experience new cultures and may even learn a new language. If this sounds like you, go to https://wep.org.au for further information.
Scholarship Application Top Tips
Most universities offer scholarships to eligible students. There are a number of different types of scholarships, and they are not all based on academic ability. Access and Equity scholarships exist to help students who may find it challenging to attend university for a number of reasons eg. financial hardship. When applying for scholarships, students are asked a series of questions. Here are some hot tips:
- What is the question asking you to do? How many parts are there to the question? What do they want to know about YOU?
- The reader wants to know YOUR academic ability, YOUR commitment to your chosen course of study, YOUR ability and focus, that YOU are future focused and display capacity for leadership. Your response must be thoughtful, passionate, demonstrate a clear goal and strong purpose.
- The 'judges' want to find out about YOU as a person - what YOUR goals and hopes are. People with a definite plan or a sense of direction are more likely to persist with their course of study - this is important when making a decision to award a scholarship.
- They also want to know if you have researched what the degree or program is about: what will you learn from it? How much do you know about it? What will you bring to the program?
- Everyone is smart and ambitious. But the point is to tell your own story. Why does the course interest YOU? What do YOU hope to achieve? What do YOU have to offer?
Employment in Hospitality
According to Labour Market Insights, employment in Accommodation and Food Services is projected to grow by 112,400 (or 13.2%) over the five years to November 2026, so it may well be worth considering this industry for future employment.
With a focus on National Skills Week and the hospitality worker shortage, SkillsIQ Chief Executive Officer, Yasmin King says: “The great opportunity from working in the Hospitality sector is that you are working in an international industry – there is no limit to where you can work in the world. “Having worked in the sector you are able to demonstrate the most sought-after employability skills in ANY job, including communication, customer service, problem solving and working as part of a team.
Education Financial Support
Are you a soon-to-be school leaver wondering what kind of financial support may be available to help further your education?
Services Australia has a number of resources on their website to help you navigate the ins and outs of Centrelink payments while you study. Click on the images below to find your way to the gold.
Watch the 'Leaving High School?' video (click on the image below to visit the website and scroll down) for important information on things you can do online to get prepared.
What are soft skills and why are they important?
Soft skills are a blend of interpersonal and social skills, traits and attitudes needed to be successful in any workplace. This includes communication skills, teamwork, leadership qualities, time management, decision making and so on. They are non-technical and will influence how you interact with others in the workplace. Many employers believe that soft skills are the key to success as they are required in every workplace.
Watch the video to learn more about soft skills:
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