Careers News

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.

Items in the 25 October 2024 Career News include – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4
• Reminder: VTAC 2025 Upcoming Key Dates
• Useful Tips for a University Degree Wannabe (UDW)
• News from the University of Melbourne
  • Satisfy Subject Prerequisites
  • New Guaranteed Pathways for Bachelor of Design Students
• Pathway to Physiotherapy at Monash University
• Career in Economics
• Study Abroad & Exchange Programs - Victorian Universities
• Psychiatrists and Psychologists: What's the Difference?
• Studying the Doctor of Medicine at Deakin University
• Snapshot of The Hotel School – Melbourne in 2024

Items in the 1 November 2024 Career News include – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4
• Reminder: VTAC 2025 Upcoming Key Dates 
• C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship
• News from Victoria University
  • Studying Osteopathy at VU
  • Important Notice: Bachelor of Architectural Design
• University Terms
• LinkedIn profile tips
• Snapshot of LCI Melbourne in 2024

Items in the 8 November 2024 Career News include – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4
• Reminder: VTAC 2025 Upcoming Key Dates
• Accessing VCE Results 2024
• Studying Rehabilitation Counselling at La Trobe University
• Interesting Major in Bachelor of Business at Deakin University
• Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) at Swinburne University
• Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering at RMIT University
• STEM Hub for university students and graduates
• Snapshot of Holmesglen Institute in 2024

REMINDER: VTAC information webinars for students and parents

Watch VTAC’s 2024 webinar recordings on Everything you need to know about applying for courses.

VTAC’s free webinars assist both applicants and the school community in understanding various topics relevant to making a VTAC application. Those supporting a Year 12 student during the VTAC application period are encouraged to attend and can find a list of upcoming webinars below and on the VTAC website here: www.vtac.edu.au/events. Recordings of these webinars will be uploaded to view on VTAC’s YouTube Channel.

REMINDER: Scholarship opportunities for Year 12s commencing tertiary study in 2025

VTAC Scholarships applications are now closed but Year 12s can still apply to Victorian scholarships offered by other organisations. Either by applying direct to the tertiary institution – you can find a list on the VTAC website here – or the Victorian Department of Education website lists other scholarship opportunities for Year 12s undertaking tertiary study in 2025. And visit the below Scholarships Guide document for a range of scholarships offered around Australia for students commencing tertiary study in 2025. Year 12s are encouraged to research these scholarship opportunities to check eligibility and be informed on the application process and deadlines.

RMIT Indigenous Access Program

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people applying to study a RMIT course next year, their Indigenous Access Program and the Ngarara Willim Centre team provides support to you during the application process through an informal interview and non-ATAR and non-competitive selection process. You can read more about how the RMIT Indigenous Access Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including how to apply here. For further information contact the Ngarara Willim Centre on ngarara.willim@rmit.edu.au or call on 03 9925 4885.

Monash Discover MADA Now: Student Exhibition Tour – Tuesday 19 November at 6pm

Each year, the Monash Caulfield campus comes to life with original and dynamic work from over 600 artists, designers and architectural graduates at the MADA Now graduate exhibition. Set across three buildings, come along and see studios, meet graduates, and discover an incredible variety of work – everything from paintings, sculptures and sound pieces, to architectural models, animations, books and other printed material. Entry is free and everyone is welcome – whether you’re an industry professional, future student, educator or happen to live in the neighbourhood, come along and discover the next generation of creative talent. Register to attend here.

Adult volunteering: Australian Volunteers Program Information Session – 21 November at 6:30pm

Join this online event to learn how you can support overseas organisations to achieve locally led, development goals. The Australian Government has supported skilled Australians to volunteer overseas for over 65 years. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and a range of volunteering modalities are available; in-country, hybrid and remotely from home. Explore current volunteer assignments and check out these FAQs to find out more about this volunteering program. Go here to register for this upcoming info session to:

• Meet Australian Volunteers Program staff who will share insights about the program and the application process.
• Gain an understanding of the support that the program provides to volunteers such as allowances, flights and visa support.
• Hear from former volunteers who will share their experience on assignment and give you a glimpse of what life is like as a volunteer.

SAE Info Night: Melbourne Technology Course Showcase – Thursday 28 November at 5:30pm

Want to embrace the latest technologies and engineer the impossible? Join this exclusive Melbourne event to discover SAE's new technology courses in VFX & Virtual Production and Computer Science! Specially designed in consultation with industry experts from Technicolor and Ubisoft, VFX courses at SAE will nurture your creativity and empower you to experiment, while their Computer Science programs have been developed to prepare you for the collaborative and geographically diverse world of technology and creative media. For event details and to register go here. 

AIT Melbourne Info Night – Thursday 28 November at 5:30pm

Exclusive invite to AIT’s Melbourne Info Night where you will hear from their inspiring Academic Director and very talented current students talk about what it’s like to study at AIT. You will have the opportunity to explore the campus to check out AIT’s world-class production studio and cutting-edge equipment, and learn about AIT’s industry connections and placement to help you get job ready. AIT’s friendly course advisor crew will be available to answer any questions about the creative courses and admission process at AIT. Register here.

Defence University Sponsorship Information Session – Melbourne & Online – Thursday 28 November

With a Defence University Sponsorship (DUS) the ADF will pay you to complete your degree and pay your remaining fees. You will earn a salary while studying and walk straight into an ADF role following graduation. If you want to study at university and are interested in joining the ADF, DUS might be for you. Head to this upcoming info session to speak with current serving military personnel and learn more about the Defence University Sponsorship programme (DUS). Register here to attend this hybrid event.

Making confident career choices at results time – Tuesday 3 December at 6pm

The end of the year can be an anxious time for senior secondary students as they take their final exams, wait for their results, and think about what the future holds. Join myfuture's Dr Michael Healy as he shares some tips on how to make sense of their results and help them to plan their next steps accordingly. He will talk about:

• How to make sense of what the results mean for your child
• How to deal with second thoughts
• How to change their plans, if they really need to
• What kinds of options do they have if they didn't achieve the results they hoped for
• Where to go for help if you they it.

These tips will help you to support them to make good career decisions and approach the next chapter of their journey with confidence. Go here to register for this webinar.

STEM + X webinar series – recordings available to watch on demand

STEM + X (where STEM = science, technology, engineering and maths, and X is up to you) is a formula put together by Careers with STEM for students to explore how they can combine a STEM degree with their passion, another field or a world changing goal. Students can visit this STEM + X website to search careers matching their X and STEM interests plus watch recordings from this STEM + X webinar series to learn more. And check out these free Careers with STEM job kits to discover what a specific STEM job is all about, meet real people working in that job, and find out about the possible career paths.

The Royal Children's Hospital EOI for Youth Committee

The primary aim of the newly established Health Literacy team at The Royal Children's Hospital is to create engaging, informative health information and digital content for parents, caregivers and young people. As part of this project, they are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from young people aged 13 – 25 who are interested in being part of codesign work they are conducting in 2025 to develop content and resources for young people that will help improve community health literacy. Read below for further information and a link to the expression of interest form. 

Do you use TikTok, Instagram or other digital channels for health information? Would you like to play a part in deciding how young people learn about and access health information online?  

The Royal Children's Hospital is looking for young people aged 13 – 25 who want to help us to share interesting, relevant and trustworthy health information with other young people online. 

There will be opportunities to co-create health information, as well as chances to let us know how you like to learn about health topics – and give us feedback on what you don’t like!  

The project will kick off at the beginning of 2025, with invitations to participate in different ways throughout the year. Remuneration will be provided to those who take part. 

Complete the form found at this link to let us know you’re interested in being involved.