Careers
Friday Work Placement
VCE VM students undertaking work experience in the automotive industry have gained valuable hands-on learning opportunities in a real workplace environment. Many students have enjoyed the practical nature of the experience, particularly working with tools, observing skilled technicians, and understanding how vehicles are serviced and maintained. The placement has helped build confidence, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while strengthening their understanding of workplace expectations. In the long term, this experience supports career exploration, helps students develop industry-relevant skills, and may lead to further training, apprenticeships, or employment pathways within the automotive sector.
Bailey Maddocks Walker at Pro-Motive Bayside
Christian De Marchi at Total Auto Care Brighton
Industry Excursion – Early Childhood Education and Care
Senior students recently participated in an excursion to Glen Education in Cheltenham, Nola Barber Kindergarten and Holmesglen Institute to explore and investigate the world of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Throughout the day, students gained valuable insight into the industry by observing childcare and early learning environments, learning about the responsibilities of educators, and exploring potential study and career pathways within the sector. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and speak directly with industry professionals and educators about their experiences, qualifications, and the skills required to work in early childhood settings.
The excursion provided students with a meaningful hands-on learning experience and helped strengthen their understanding of future training and employment opportunities within the growing childcare industry.
A Day at Melbourne University
Year 9 & 10 event
We invite Year 9 and 10 students to step onto campus and experience what it’s really like to study at university. Join interactive workshops, hear from students who were once in your position, and explore different study areas and pathways into higher education.
Parents are also invited to attend dedicated sessions designed to help you support your teen in preparation for VCE. Learn more about course options, speak with faculty staff to inform subject selection, and gain insight into the student experience at the University of Melbourne.
Years 9 and 10 students
This is your chance to explore your interests and discover what studying at the University of Melbourne could look like. Through hands-on workshops led by our faculties, you’ll get the chance to explore different study areas and passions.
You'll choose two workshops in the areas you’re most interested in, hear from a panel of current students, and explore subject prerequisites at our course expo.
Parents and Guardians
Supporting your teen as they explore their next steps can feel overwhelming, so we’ve designed dedicated parent and guardian sessions to help you navigate the journey together.
Join us to learn about pathways to study and entry requirements in our Unimelb101 session and hear from experts at Elevate Education, then rejoin your teen for the course expo and student panel.