Homestead Careers and Pathways Newsletter

Homestead Careers and Pathways Newsletter

“Be the CEO of your career; take ownership of your decisions and actions.”

Issue 8 · 15 Aug 2025

In this issue

University Course Options 5 things to think about when looking for a course, On campus or online study – What’s right for you?

TAFE & Alternative Study Options THE GORDON, Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, Whitehouse Institute of Design, COLLARTS Australian College of the Arts, William Angliss Institute, Kangan Institute, Melbourne Polytechnic, AIT Academy of Interactive Technology, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, AIE Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Online Campus Day, JMC Academy, CDW Studios, Australian Institute of Music, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Richmond Institute (Swinburne), Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (RMIT), Perfect for the sport enthusiast., Carlton College of Sport ( LaTrobe University), YOUR PASSION. YOUR PROFESSION., Photography Studies College

Interstate University Course Options QTAC(QLD), UAC(NSW), UWA (WA), SATAC (SA)

University Opportunities Refugee and asylum seeker applicants – application information, Monash Information Evening – Webinar, Western civilisation application process and interview preparation webinar, ATAR, Bonus Points, & Uni Entry Explained, Access Monash – Parent/Caregivers Supporting University Students, National Fashion College Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Bendigo TAFE Open Night, Charleston Road Campus, Bendigo TAFE Open Night, City Campus, Parents Connect with Bond – Victoria, The Hotel School Industry Insights Melbourne 2025, JMC Melbourne August 2025 Open Day, Torrens Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Open Day 2025, City Tower, Open Day 2025, Bendigo, Open Day 2025, Ballarat, La Trobe Open Day 2025, Bendigo, Federation Open Day 2025, Ballarat, ACU Open Day 2025, Ballarat, VU Open Day 2025, City Tower, GOTAFE Open Day 2025, Wangaratta, Deakin Open Day 2025, Melbourne, Kangan Essendon Open Night, ADHD & ATAR, Bonus Points, & Uni Entry Explained, Kangan Cremorne Open Night, Collarts Open Day 2025, AIE Online Campus Day, Torrens Technology Virtual Open Day, Torrens Health and Education Virtual Open Day, Torrens Business and Hospitality Virtual Open Day, Torrens Design and Creative Technology Virtual Open Day, GOTAFE Open Day 2025, Seymour, Kangan Broadmeadows Open Night, SuniTAFE Open Day 2025 Swan Hill, Wodonga TAFE Logic Campus Open Day, RMIT Student for a Day 2025, Enter the World of Le Cordon Bleu Careers Residential, Melbourne

University Open Days How to apply to university: The complete guide, Bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate: Your guide to university degrees, Open days: Your ultimate guide to campus visits, 8 ways to a great university open day, 1. Prepare your plan of action, 2. Register for open day, 3. Create a schedule for each open day, 4. Explore the campus, 5. Tour the accommodation, 6. Ask questions, 7. Have a conversation with your parents or carers, 8. Review, Preparing for an open day, Express your interest, The inside track, Get connected, Embrace the unexpected, Hit the clubs

Career EXPOs How to make the most of open days and career expos, Know your strengths (and weaknesses), Plan your day, Keep an open mind, Know what’s important to you, Ask about industry connections, Ask as many questions as possible

Gap Year How a gap year can build your work and life skills

ATAR Information Adjustment factors explained

What is Early Entry Early entry: Quick facts, Early entry programs: Your fast-track to university offers, Early entry FAQs, When the Early Entry guide is available we will share it with you!

Early Entry University Links

UCAT & CASPER Testing CASPER TEST, Simulated UCAT Day Workshop, Online, UCAT

Entry in to Medicine

Career Focus Information In this Issue:, Why you need science: For people who don’t like science, How to become an Animator, Psychology vs counselling: What’s the difference?, How to become a Social Worker, How to become a Forensic Scientist, 10 jobs for sporty people, How to become a Meteorologist

Competitions C Heywire Competition 2025, The 2026 Simpson Prize Competition, Plan Your Own Enterprise Competition 2025, Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival 2025, Tax, Super + You Competition, News In My Neighbourhood Competition 2025, 5 reasons to enter competitions

Scholarships and Opportunities Monash Relocation Grant, QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic), UNSW Scientia Scholarships, Ma & Morley Scholarship Program, UNSW Co-op Program, Bond University Excellence Scholarship, Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Scholarship, CoLab Industry Scholarship, Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM Scholarships, BUFTA 2025, 2025 Breakthrough Junior Challenge, What you need to know about Co-op Scholarships

School Holiday Workshops RMIT Student for a Day 2025

Work Experience

Study Tips Master your reading with the SQ3R technique, How much homework should you be doing at high school?, Mid-year study strategies to stay on track

Skills for Work Entrepreneurship, Skills for Work, 7 skills every entrepreneur needs, 10 free skills that will boost your career confidence

Personal Skills

Health & Wellbeing

Apprenticeship Information CMV Truck & Bus, abbe - Packaging, Apprenticeships & Traineeships, Balancing work, study, and life as an apprentice

Employment Information We have a number of support services we are in contact with at Homestead Senior Secondary College