Years 10-12

Careers and Pathways 

YEAR 12 REMINDERS

VTAC Applications – Open Now www.vtac.edu.au

VTAC SEAS & Scholarships Close – 9th October 2026

ACU SEAS Scholarships - www26.uac.edu.au/esapply 

ACU Early Offer Program OPEN NOW

www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee 

Federation University Early Offer OPEN NOW

www.federation.edu.au/study/information/high-school-students/early-offer-program

SWINBURNE EARLY ENTRY OPEN NOW

www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/early-entry-program

Victoria University Early Offer OPEN NOW

www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/apply-to-vu/special-admission-programs/vu-early-entry

September Holidays EVENTS

Monash Uni Tours -www.monash.edu/discover/events

RMIT Student for a Day - www.rmit.edu.au/life-at-rmit/student-for-a-day

Latrobe Bundoora Talk & Tours - www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/bundoora-campus-talk-and-tours

RMIT STUDENT FOR A DAY 2026

Wednesday 30th September

Want a taste of life after high school? Register your interest in being a Student for a Day at RMIT this September school holidays. Aimed at high school students in Years 10, 11 and 12, this event will let you experience student life at RMIT and discover more about our courses. 

For further information visit:

www.rmit.edu.au/life-at-rmit/student-for-a-day

2027 WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

Experience work behind the scenes at Victoria's Parliament House. Whether you’re interested in politics, planting trees, law-making or baking, your work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria will be an experience you’ll remember. This is a unique opportunity to undertake a week-long placement in either the Parliamentary Sitting or Parliamentary Services program. Placements run for 5 days: Mon-Frid, 9am until 5pm each day.

Expressions of Interest for Terms 1 & 2 2027 are now open!

www.parliament.vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/work-experience

What's your regional STEM + X?

According to Jobs and Skills Australia, some of the occupations with the most shortages in regional Australia include:

• Allied health
• Trades
• STEM and early childhood teachers
• Engineers
• Agricultural scientists

Combining this with Careers With Stem’s STEM + X model (where X = your passion, skills or area of interest), let's discover what study + career path is right for you.

Take the quiz to find an in-demand STEM career in the regions and how you can get there.

Take the Quiz here:

https://careerswithstem.com.au/quiz-whats-your-regional-stem-x/

Tools/tips to help your child choose their career

As a parent or carer, you are one of the biggest influences on your child’s future career choice. Informing yourself about the jobs of tomorrow can mean your child is equipped with the knowledge and inspiration they need to forge a rewarding and successful career!

For further information visit:

https://careerswithstem.com.au/parents/

YOUTHRIVE RURAL CHANCES SCHOLARSHIPS

There are at least 10 Rural Chances scholarships valued at $5000 on offer to assist young people to move away from their hometown or to assist with extensive travel required to complete TAFE (Certificate III or above, including Apprenticeships) training qualifications. 

Applications close Monday 19th October 2026.

For further information visit:

www.youthrivevictoria.org.au/what-we-do/rural-chances

Meaghan King

Year 10 – 12 Co-ordinator 

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au