PATHWAYS & CAREERS REPORT 

Biomedical Research Summer School

Year 11 students from regional Victoria are invited to apply for the Holsworth Biomedical Research  Initiative. This summer school program will be held at between December 12th to 14th at La Trobe University (Bendigo). 

For more information and application please go to: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/holsworth-biomedical-research-initiative-summer-school 

Free Revision Webinars

ACU will be running free Year 12 revision webinars (after school hours) in Business Management, English, Health and Human Development, Legal Studies and Math Methods later in August and early September. To register please go to  https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/year-12-revision-webinars/vic 

CASPer Test for Teaching Courses

Year 12 students are aware that one of Education course prerequisites is to sit the CASPer Test and they need to complete this test to be eligible for Round 1 offers. Dates for this year are August 24th, September 16th, October 16th, November 13th and December 8th. 

For more information or to book a place, go to https://takealtus.com/casper

Students only applying for initial teacher education courses at Australian Catholic University can choose to complete the ACU Teacher Selector Statement instead of the CASPer test.

University Open Days

Year 12 students who are considering studying at TAFE or University are encouraged to attend Open Days.  At the Open Days both students and parents will learn more about courses and careers options, take tours of the campus including accommodation options and find out more about scholarships, pathways and overseas study programs. We encourage students check University websites and register their attendance and any events of interest. Some Universities offer travel grants to assist with the transport costs so be sure to check when registering. Open Days are also a fantastic opportunity for Year 11 students.

Scholarship Information

Youthrive Scholarship applications are now open and close at 5.00pm on Friday, August 26th.  Scholarships include $10,000 per year for three years plus 'wrap around care'.  

Full details of the application processes are available at:   https://www.youthrivevictoria.org.au/scholarships/uni-scholarships/ 

Employment Opportunities

The Reject Shop (Swan Hill) have positions available after school, weekends and school holidays with extra shifts leading up to Christmas. Applications are all done online through their website https://careers.rejectshop.com.au/en/listing 

Mid-Murray Chiropractic have a fantastic opportunity for a Chiropractic Assistant (CA).  Please contact Kim, Josh or Lauren for more information on 03 5032 9366.

Apprentice Opportunities

Emmett’s in Swan Hill are now accepting applications from students interested in becoming a Diesel Mechanic or Spare Parts Technician. Apprentices will gain a wide variety of experience both in the workshop and out in the field. They only want to hear from students who have a genuine interest in the industry. For further information, contact Rod Freeman on 5036 4617.

BARRTech have a full-time opportunity for a student who is interested in a career in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration field. This would suit someone who is good with tools, can follow instructions and has awareness of OH&S. For more information, contact Darran Barr on 50332277 or email him barrtech@bigpond.com.