Resources

ACCE Update

• 2024 VTAC Changes and Updates with Brenda Holt via That Careers Show

Careers practitioners, Year 12s and their parent/carers might be keen to listen to the recent install from the podcast That Careers Show available via Spotify (linked here).

Hear about the latest updates on VTAC submissions with Brenda Holt as she delves into the new platform and its process. Learn about the benefits for students, insights into how the platform will integrate with SEAS applications including where to find additional information and the anticipated launch date. 

• Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Boosting Business with Career Services

Businesses highly value the role of career services in creating a high performing and efficient labour market. The VCCI Career Services Policy Paper puts forward policy recommendations that enable lifelong learning, place-based careers activities, and a system that prepares people to navigate their careers.  

• Pathways for Education, Training and Employment

The ACCE diagram below illustrates Australia’s key learning pathways to employment. Most

importantly, none of the pillars or steps are more important than the other. As students’ progress through school, they can transition to curriculum in vocational education and training or in higher education. Choices are not limited and the potential to move between levels expands as students’ progress through the system.

Careers in Agriculture

Many people believe working in the agriculture industry involves unskilled, low-paid roles, outside on farms in rural areas. But, in reality, the world of agricultural work needs a diverse range of skilled people working in different environments from the paddock to the plate. Discover more about these careers by accessing the Careers in Agriculture videos on the AgriFutures Australia website

Careers with STEM Update

• Careers with STEM: Future Careers e-Mag available here.
• Find your STEM + X: Not sure what you want to do after school? Don't worry, we have a quiz for that! Take our STEM + X quiz to find out how you can combine your hobbies and interests with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) to find a career you'll love to do and where you'll be super employable. 
• Think about a career in technology but not sure what to specialise in? Take the Careers with STEM Tech quiz! It has tips on what to look for from degrees, and job areas to explore - tailored to you!
• Six STEM career videos that will show you 93 excellent job options
• The A-Z of STEM Careers – great for ideas
• Careers with STEM + X Maths Webinar – 29 May 2024 at 12noon
• New Job Kits: Nurse and Nutrition Scientist

Did you know that globally, an additional nine million nurses and midwives are needed by 2030? Study nursing and you'll be in-demand! Plus, nursing is a diverse and rewarding career where you can specialise in fields you're drawn to.In these free Job Kit you’ll meet real-life mentors, get career tips and insights, and get inspired about the many options in nursing and nutrition science Download here.

Careers in Information Technology

• Are you interested in IT, but not sure which course to choose? The Monash University ‘Find My FIT’ quiz is a fun way to discover which IT course is your best fit, from data science to games development, https://bit.ly/3513fmt 
• Careers with STEM especially the Technology section and the Quiz: Should you study computer science or data science?
• This amazing website features an interactive ICT career wheel. www.careersfoundation.com.au

Disability Support

A few resources which may be of interest to families/carers of young people with a disability include:

• Home - CDERP – Centre for Disability, Employment, Research and Practice.
• Everyone Can Work – employment pathways for people with an intellectual disability.
• Neurodivergent Hub - my.UQ - University of Queensland - a support network at UQ designed to help students adapt to their studies and succeed. From mentoring opportunities, to casual meet-ups and group coaching, neurodivergent students at UQ can learn new skills, gain confidence in their studies and make friends in a comfortable social environment

Free online courses

Have an interest you want to learn more about, for example Block Chain, Climate Change, Mindfulness, and Entrepreneurship? Bit of spare time? Future Learn uses MOOCs to offer a range on online short courses, many free. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses 

Jobs and Skills Australia

• Australian Jobs 

Welcome to the 2023 edition of Australian Jobs. This publication provides advice on finding and applying for work, how to win a job once you have applied and explores a range of skills emerging in the workforce. 

Australian Jobs 2023 also includes an overview of trends in the Australian labour market to support job seekers, employment service providers, career practitioners, those considering future training and people interested in labour market issues.

• 2024 School Leavers Resources

The NCI has released updated resources for young people aged 15 – 24 who are considering their next steps after school, changing direction or making decisions about their next move. Specific resources are also available for parents/carers, young people from regional areas, with disability or who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Access the School Leaver Resources here.

• Jobs and Skills Atlas

Atlas showcases economic data from JSA and the ABS to provide information in one place. So if you’re looking for a one-stop-shop for labour market data at regional, state and national levels across occupations, skills and industries, then Atlas might be for you! Atlas enables users to compare data from multiple sources like never before. Explore Atlas Here.

Latest features include: 

National earnings and age data This new feature offers data on median earnings and age at a national level. See this in the Industry or Occupation tab. 

Occupation group filter Browse by occupation groups. Use the drop down list in the Occupations tab.  

Clean energy critical occupation toggle Want your results to show the top ‘clean energy critical occupations’? Turn on the new toggle feature.

• Similar Occupations Tool

A handy tool useful for exploring occupations with similar skills. Helpful for expanding students’ potential career interests and also for anyone considering/undergoing career transition. Check it out here.

• Skills Priority List and Skills Shortage Drivers

This month, Jobs and Skills Australia released the Skill Shortage Drivers (SSD) into the Skills Priority List (SPL). The SSD is a preliminary attempt to identify the potential causes or ‘drivers’ of occupations that are rated as ‘in shortage’ in the SPL. For example Architects and Landscape Architects SSD is ‘Suitability Gap’ while Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics is ‘Long Training Gap’. You need to view the SPL data by Unit Group (4 digit) to be able to view the SSD Skills Priority List | Jobs and Skills Australia

Make Your Move

The International Freight, Transport and Logistics industry in Australia offers great careers and pathways opportunities. For more information, videos and case studies students are encouraged to visit https://www.mymv.org/ 

Resources from Sandie McKoy at CCW

Sandie McKoy is an expert Careers Practitioner who kindly shares her resources developed for students at Catholic College Wodonga.

Students interested in the following careers are encouraged to explore the wealth of information available at the website Catholic College Wodonga – Career Resources (edublogs.org):

• Podiatry
• Prosthetics
• Social Work 
• Speech Pathology
• Registered Nurse
• Midwife
• Paramedic
• Physiotherapist
• Dentist
• Lawyer
• Doctor
• Occupational Therapist
• Pharmacist

Sports Courses with Sports Clubs

For students interested in further study within an institution with direct links to sports clubs, please note the following exist and more information about each can be found in the attached handout. 

• Carlton College (together with La Trobe University
• Cricket Academy (together with RMIT University)
• Essendon Education (together with RMIT University)
• Richmond Institute (together with Swinburne University)
• St Kilda – Holmesglen Sports Program (together with Holmesglen Institute)

VCAA Your World. Your VCE.

This recently launched campaign is designed to help young people and their families/carers to better understand the differences and benefits of each Year 11 and 12 study program/option in Victoria.

The new campaign has a personal focus to encourage students to discover and choose a VCE that suits their world, so they can pursue their talents and passions

Some great resources on here including advice for how to choose Year 11 and 12 subjects.

Your world. Your VCE. | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)

VCE VET 

For students and families looking for simple information on approved VCE VET programs in preparation for subject selection, please consider the following:

• 2024 Get VET program chart – this poster provides a list of all VCE VET programs, including if a program offers Units 1–2 and/or Units 3–4. It also lists programs that offer non-scored or scored assessment.
• Get VET – page containing huge wealth of resources relating to VET offerings available in Victorian Secondary School.

Virtual Work Experience Program in Tech

The Tech Council of Australia, together with Year 13, have released virtual work experience videos to assist students to develop awareness in a wide range of areas, such as cyber security, software engineering, data science and network engineering. The videos are interactive and

complement real life learning gained from work experience. The videos can be accessed here. 

Students interested in this offering are encouraged to book a careers appointment to discuss this with Mrs Elly Martin.