Weekly Career News

Wednesday 20 November 2019

Passionate about sport?

Not sure if you would like to go straight to university after school? Enjoy playing sport and would like to combine your sports career with study in 2020? The following are three programs you may like to explore:

Richmond Institute of Sport Leadership: This is a partnership program between Richmond Football Club and Swinburne University. As part of the 12-month program, students will study a Diploma of Sports Development. Campuses are at Richmond, Mildura and Albury-Wodonga. Students at the Richmond campus will also study a Diploma of Leadership and Management. For information, to book for an open day, and to apply, go to this link - http://bit.ly/2vEPCGH

Carlton College of Sport: This is a partnership program between Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University. As part of the 12-month program, students will study a University diploma in Sports Coaching and Development or Elite Sports Business. Classes will be held at Ikon Park, Carlton Football Club grounds and La Trobe University, Bundoora. For information, to book for an open day, and to apply, go to this link - https://bit.ly/37cUHFn

St Kilda Football Club/Holmesglen Institute: Students will study a dual Diploma of Sports Development and Diploma of Events Management through Holmesglen Institute, and study at both Holmesglen and St Kilda Football Club. at Ikon Park, Carlton Football Club grounds and La Trobe University, Bundoora. For information and to apply, go to https://bit.ly/2Ol4Bfq

University course search tool

The Course Seeker website contains a national course comparison tool which allows students to search, select and compare higher education courses and filter search results by ATAR, study area and location, https://bit.ly/2Oj1nHo

Careers in the Australian Public Service (APS)

The APS offers a huge range of careers. As one of the biggest employers in Australia it offers careers to suit just about anyone. You can search careers on offer at the My Career, My APS website, http://bit.ly/1J6XcE1

Students in Year 10

Did you know that if you want to apply for early entry to several universities in NSW and Canberra, selection will be based on your Year 11 results, not Year 12?

Students with a successful early entry application may receive an ‘unconditional offer’, meaning they will receive a guaranteed offer before they receive their VCE/HSC results. For information, visit the Schools Recommendation Scheme website- https://bit.ly/2KBVRQZ

Apprenticeship websites

MyGain YouTube Channel: check out this channel to watch videos about apprenticeships, traineeships and employers, http://bit.ly/1NC2fUS

AusAppPathways: this is an App you can download so you can research apprenticeships and traineeships on the go via your smart phone, www.ausapp.com.au/

Interesting articles from Careers Within STEM

10 exciting careers you could kickstart with an animal science degree: Keen to study animal science but not sure where it'll take you? We've come up with a list of 10 awesome animal science careers to prove that the STEM opportunities in the industry are endless – and cute! Number four is particularly cool, https://bit.ly/2O1o0TR

Have you considered a STEM career in Defence? Defence Science and Technology supports our defence capabilities, allowing us to apply science and tech skills to safeguard Australia. The effectiveness of biofuels in military vehicles, autonomous drone networks, camouflaged uniforms and a soldier's diet is all research backed by DST. There are seriously endless STEM career opportunities in Defence! https://bit.ly/37sVhPs

You don’t have to go to uni to get a great job in STEM: If you thought university was the only option for getting started in your dream STEM career, it’s time to think again. Explore your VET options at https://bit.ly/33W4jlL

Dates for your diary

November

20-22	PaperSpace 2019 Exhibition of Architecture, Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront campus, https://bit.ly/2PGd7rL
23	Online Experience Day Academy of Interactive Entertainment, https://bit.ly/2JJqOm0
26	Australian Defence Force Navy Careers Information Session, Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2WpjzEB
26	Information Evening The Hotel School Melbourne, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, https://bit.ly/32BzQJd
27	Engineering and IT Showcase La Trobe University, Bundoora, https://bit.ly/2P9v3uE
27-29	The ConocoPhillips Science Experience The University of Melbourne, Dookie campus (Yr 9 & 10), https://bit.ly/2ap3Cau
28	Monash Peninsular Student Experience Day Mo

Open Day SHS

Sunday 1st December