LTU Regional Pathways Program Update
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Wangaratta High School
The Regional Pathways Program is a regional initiative that aims to address the disparity in higher education participation and attainment between regional and metropolitan areas. It focuses on increasing educational engagement among senior secondary school students by providing them with workshops on topics such as study skills, literacy support, wellbeing, and career pathways including university.
Vision:
Our goal is to improve educational outcomes for regional students and increase community awareness of the positive impact further education has on local development.
This Week's Workshop
This week the La Trobe University Regional Pathways Program team ran a workshop with students about transferable skills and professionalism. The students and the team had engaging conversations around the importance of developing skills, essentials for resumes, and the value in professional communication etiquette.
Students had insightful questions around different tips for structuring resumes, ways to approach references in job applications, and advice for developing transferable skills.
Important Dates This Month
Some important dates for the month of September include:
- Friday the 20th of September: VTAC SEAS and Scholarship applications preliminary review guaranteed.
- Monday the 30th of September: VTAC timely applications close ($60 application fee) – after this, application fee will increase.
- Monday the 30th of September: UAC early bird applications close ($80 application fee) – after this, application fee will increase.
Course Spotlight: Bachelor of Education
Offered at every La Trobe University campus in Victoria (Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Bundoora (Melbourne), Mildura and Shepparton), the Bachelor of Education will provide students with the qualifications, skills and confidence to become a teacher. With this flexible degree, students will be able to explore different options available before deciding on what type of education they will teach (i.e., early childhood and primary, primary, or secondary).
For more information on the Bachelor of Education at La Trobe University, follow this link: Bachelor of Education | Primary or Secondary | La Trobe University
Contact Us
If you would like to hear more information about the La Trobe Regional Pathways Program or have any questions about the program, please contact us using the following email: pathwayprogram@latrobe.edu.au
