Careers Corner
Careers Update
Semester 2 would have to be the most exciting part of the year for me. Although, it is a busy time with students choosing VCE or VCE-VM pathways, VET courses, VCE Subjects, University or other Tertiary courses. I always look forward to my time in conversation with students regarding plans for the future and how I can support them along the way. For some students, the future plans are easy and have been determined by interests and skills developed and explored in younger years, for others it is an ever changing unknown.
There is no right or wrong and students need to understand that learning is a lifelong process. Any decision made now regarding future work, can easily change over the course of a person’s work life.
Research has shown that the average person changes jobs every 1-5 years, that could mean in a typical work life around 10 different jobs. This is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics for anyone else like me who is interested in the numbers:
- There were 13.8 million people employed in February 2023. Over half (56%) had been employed in their current job for less than 5 years. About 1 in 5 (21%) had been in their job for less than 1 year.
- The proportion of those in their current job between 1 and 4 years has risen since 2022, up from 34% to 35%.
- About 1 in 10 employed people (10%) had been in their current job for 20 years or more.
Items in this newsletter include: 2024 Year 10 Students - Work Experience (Zoos Aust.), 2024 VET Enrolments, Year 12 VTAC & SEAS Applications, Open days and Early Entry Applications.
2024 Year 10 Students - Work Experience Zoos Australia
Another opportunity has arisen for students who are interested in a work experience placement in 2024 with Zoos Australia.Things to consider:
- Students must be 15 years or older to apply
- Students must be able to get to the zoo of choice each day during work experience week
- BCC Work Experience week is: Monday 24th June - Friday 28th June
Students will need to get in quick as the closing date for applications is: 5.00pm Monday 11 September 2023.
Use this link to check the requirements and instructions on how to apply:
https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/school-work-experience/
2024 VET Enrolments
Current year 10 students who registered an expression of interest in VET enrolment for 2024 have now been emailed for confirmation of interest. Next week a VET enrolment form (and relevant additional forms) will be given to students to return as soon as possible.
Once these forms are received (signed by parents), the student's application will be lodged with the relevant RTO.
All 2023 1st year VET students currently enrolled in for 2023 have been emailed to confirm if they intend to continue for 2nd year in 2024. I will be following up with students in the coming weeks.
For students interested in enrolling in Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology (VETA Morphus), enrolments open on September 1st.
VETA have provided this recording of the recent information session for students and families:
Veta Morphus Info Session for students/families for 2024
Bayside CC will be hosting the peer group meeting on campus at a day and time to be advised early in 2024.
Year 12 VTAC & SEAS Applications
It’s great to see that a number of year 12 VCE students have already registered with VTAC. There is just over three weeks until the end of term and I would like to encourage all students to have registered and have course preferences entered by the end of Week 8. Students will need to ensure that payment has been made before 28th September to avoid paying the higher fees.
VTAC Links
Website: https://vtac.edu.au/
Registration: https://delta.vtac.edu.au/registration/apply
Course Search:
https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search
If students would like to book a follow up support meeting - please use my calendly link: https://calendly.com/michelle-smith-careers/20min
Some important dates to note:
SEAS guarantee document review deadline - 15th September
VTAC Timely applications close - 28th September.
SEAS applications close - 6th October
Open Days and Early Entry Applications
A large number of Universities have already held their Open Day. However, it’s not too late to get along to Open Days in the coming week at Collarts, Deakin Uni, Eastern College (MST), Victoria Uni and various regional campuses. If you missed the Open Day, you can contact the university and enquire if they are hosting tours on campus. Attending the campus and talking to the faculty could help when choosing your preferences for the VTAC Application.
Here is the link to the dates:
https://www.vtac.edu.au/opendays
The closing dates for University Early Offer programs are fast approaching. There are some links below to a selection of universities and the program they offer.
ACU (Australian Catholic University):
Applications Open: 24th July, 2023
Applications Close: 18th September, 2023
https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee
Federation University:
Applications Open: 1st May, 2023
Applications Close: 1st December, 2023
https://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-federation/early-offer-program
RMIT:
Applications Open: 4th May, 2023
Applications Close: 18th September, 2023
Swinburne University:
Applications Open: now (as at 4th May, 2023)
Applications Close: 9th October, 2023
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/early-entry-program/
Victoria University:
Applications Open: 24th July, 2023
Applications Close: 18th September, 2023
https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/special-admission-programs/vu-guaranteed
Bookings
Appointments can be made in the following ways:
Calendly: Michelle Smith - Careers booking
Email: michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au
Please include an indication of the reason for your booking so I can be best prepared to make the most of the time. Please note my available days are Monday to Thursday from 9.00am - 3.00pm.
Ms Michelle Smith
Careers Coordinator