Careers News
Compass Career News
Here's a summary of the final 2023 Career News update with the full Careers Newsletter below.
Items in the 17 November 2023 Career News include –
- Reminder: VTAC 2024 Upcoming Key Dates
- Accessing VCE Results 2023
- Gallipoli Scholarship
- Doxa Cadetship Program
- Deakin College pathways to Deakin University
- PwC Higher Apprenticeship Program
- Useful Tips for Successful Interviews
- Occupational Therapy Degrees in Victoria in 2023
- Snapshot of Whitehouse Institute of Design in 2023
Tips for ATAR release day and School Leaver Toolkit
For those students finishing Year 12, Study Work Grow believes you should be judged on everything you’ve done and the person you’ve become, rather than one number. However, they know you may be worrying and nervous about receiving your Year 12 results so have put together these key tips for ATAR release day. Study Work Grow have also provided this handy School Leaver Toolkit as a starting point for setting out in life as an adult. It guides you on the steps to leaving school, planning study and post-school pathways (including checklists on getting ready for uni or starting work), preparing to become an independent and where to find help.
REMINDER to Class of 2023 applying to tertiary courses
You need a Tax File Number (TFN) to enrol in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and to apply for a HELP loan. If you don’t have a TFN, you must prioritise getting this before end of year by going to Apply for a TFN for instructions on how to apply either online or by paper (depends on your circumstances and residency status).
UPDATE: VTAC information webinars for students and parents
VTAC have revised their webinar schedule to enhance the information in each presentation. The remaining two webinars for the year will run on Tuesday evenings at 6pm with the next webinar covering ATAR and results, and the final webinar covering the upcoming offer rounds. Anyone supporting a Year 12 student during the VTAC application period are encouraged to attend and can register at www.vtac.edu.au/events. If you can't make it, you can watch the recordings on VTAC's YouTube page.
Tertiary institution Change of Preference events and info services for Year 12s
Run by the tertiary institutions themselves, these events provide valuable information to guide Year 12s in finalising their tertiary course preferences. A list of Victorian change of preference support services run by tertiary institutions is now available on the VTAC website here. This support, available both in person and virtually, includes tours, hotlines, expos, webinars, one-on-one consultations and live chats. The below Change of Preference support VIC & UTAS 2023 document provides times and dates for VIC and UTAS tertiary institutions, whilst the Change of Preference Guide 2023 lists support available to students applying to study at universities Australia-wide in 2024. It is highly recommended that students speak with the tertiary institutions they are applying to so that they are fully informed about their course options and confident with their course preferences.
ComparED: to make informed decisions about your future study options
The Department of Education provides the ComparED website to help students make informed choices about higher education courses. ComparED utilises data from QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) surveys to provide valuable information on student experience and employment outcomes. This data allows you to explore and compare the quality of higher education institutions and study areas in terms of student experience, skills development, the teaching practices, facilities and support offered. Visit www.ComparED.edu.au to be empowered to choose what’s right for you!
Victoria Police Careers Information Session, Melbourne
– Monday 11 December, 6pm to 8pm
Victoria Police is hosting an information session at RMIT Storey Hall in Melbourne CBD for members of the community who are interested in a career with Victoria Police focussing on the role of a police officer. Learn more about the recruitment process, training at the Police Academy, general duties policing, career pathways and specialty units and more. It’s also an opportunity to speak with local police members to ask questions you have about a career with Victoria Police. For more details and to register go here.
LCI Creative Intentions workshop and information evening
– Wednesday 13 December, 3pm to 6pm
Are you passionate about design and looking to take your creative skills to the next level? Join LCI for a design workshop exploring visual storytelling followed by an information evening to learn more about LCI courses, entry requirements, and have your questions answered. For event details and registration click here.
Clarissa Jacques RPCDP
Careers & Pathways Coordinator
