Careers

This is my first newsletter and first term at Lilydale Heights. We have not met yet but I’m Ms. Aligizakis, your Career & Pathways Advisor, filling in for Ms. Jordan whilst she is on leave. I am located in the Careers Office in the Library.     My door is always open.  My role is to help you navigate the world of careers and work and help you to find a career that inspires you, that you love and that speaks to your strengths post-secondary school.   It’s ok to change your path. It’s ok if you haven’t figured it all out yet. It’s ok to have more than one career after you finish Year 12. There is a pathway for everyone.    My path was a winding one too. I’ve had around seven career changes, completed Uni once, completed six different TAFE courses and am currently completing another which relates to this role now.   I chose the subjects I liked, that I was good at and transferred similar skills into each course and job I performed.   I adopted a learning attitude, embraced change and here I am today to share my experience with you and help you to find the beginning of your own path. This is not the end of learning for you and might not be the only career path or education you pursue.   

If you need assistance with your career and pathways in any way, drop into my office any time on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.   Parents, I welcome your call if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s career options.  I look forward to meeting you soon.

YEAR 12's

Deakin University Change of Preference Event

One-on-one course advice

Tuesday 12 December 2023, 11am – 4pm

Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Waterfront and Warrnambool

www.deakin.edu.au/change-of-preference-events

Change of Preference Support - LaTrobe University 

On-campus Change of Preference support available from 11-13 December in Shop 4 of the Agora.

Latrobe University – You-Did-It Fest – Let’s have one last hurrah before you get your ATAR results. Bring your friends and support people along for course advice, free good, prizes and music to celebrate Year 12, because YOU DID IT!  When:  Thursday 7 December 2023 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm  REGISTER NOW: www.now.latrobe/youdidit 

Monash University - Change Day Expo | Tuesday 12 December, 2-5 pm @ Clayton campus

https://www.monash.edu/change-of-preference

Change of Preference - RMIT will host a Change of Preference Event on Tuesday, December 12th from 10am – 3pm. 

University of Melbourne Change of Preference Expo  

Date: 12 Dec 2023   Time: 10am – 2pm    Location: Parkville campus 

For more info: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/change-of-preference

Victoria University - EVENT: CHANGE OF PREFERENCE PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS To help support parents during the change of preference period, we are hosting a number of activities the week before ATARs are released to help explain the finer details of what’s to come for students, including ATAR’s, pathways, changing preferences and the offer process.  Details will be:

• Tuesday 5 December- Brimbank/Melton event (Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre)

• Wednesday 6 December- Online Webinar 

• Thursday 7 December – Wyndham event (location tbc)

Victoria University - BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH VU – CHANGE OF PREFERENCE EVENT    Join us at our City Campus event on 12 December from 1:00-4:00pm, or to book a consultation with a future student adviser from 11-13 December.

LATE SEAS APPLICATIONS Monash University accepts late SEAS applications from applicants who have experienced unexpected circumstances after VTAC's SEAS closing date (Friday, 6 October 2023). 

NOTE: All Indigenous Australians can apply for late SEAS regardless of other personal circumstances.    To be considered for late SEAS, applications must meet the following criteria: - be unexpected, beyond your control and have had a negative impact on your education outcomes. - Have occurred on or after VTAC's SEAS closing date (Friday, 6 October 2023). - Ineligible for consideration through the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).

Finding scholarships into University or information about change of preference, visit Ms. Aligizakis in the Careers Office at the Library.

"Camp Counselors USA" Gap Year Program

Camp counsellors for USA or Canada     See Camp USA website

02 9262 2802       https://www.ccusa.com.au/

Job Opportunity

TarraWarra Estate is a family-owned winery in Yarra Glen, and is on the look out for school leavers who are job searching and might like to try their hand at hospitality in the summer months. Please see Ms Aligizakis in the Careers Office for more information and contact details.

YEAR 11 & 12's

Information Sessions coming up for Photography Studies College (PSC)

Bachelor of Photography Information Session

Tuesday 14 November, 5:30 – 6:30pm – Attend on Campus or via ZoomVTAC course code (Melbourne Campus): 9100191422 

VTAC course code (Remote Campus): 9100291442

Join us for a campus tour, presentation, discussion and Q & A led by First Year Course Convenor, Sarina Lirosi. You'll learn what studying a Bachelor of Photography involves, the course flow, the combination of skills and knowledge that make up our course, and witness how these skills seamlessly transition into the real world.

Discover what makes our Bachelor of Photography one of the best in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, what studying with us means, how we provide a ‘space’ for you to gain the creative confidence to back yourself and why we are the Home of Photography Education.

Engage with our current students as they share their personal experiences, their photography journey and future plans.

REGISTER HERE: https://explore.psc.edu.au/bachelor-information-session-2023

Certificate IV in Photography & Digital Imaging Information Session

Tuesday 28 November, 5:30 – 6:30pm – Attend on Campus or via ZoomVTAC course code (Melbourne Campus): 9100110062

Learn about how PSC delivers this unique 20-week short course.

Join us for a campus tour, presentation, discussion and Q & A led by VET Training Manager, Suzie Blake. You’ll hear about creative capture, lighting fundamentals, digital workflow, image processing and post-production, and how these areas of study can take your images to the next level – enabling you to start work in the industry or pursue further study options.

Meet some of your teachers, discover our creative campus and see our facilities. REGISTER HERE:

https://explore.psc.edu.au/cert-iv-info-session-2023

Just a reminder that no ATAR is required for either of these courses and we accept unscored VCE. Selection is based on interview, folio and completion of Year 12. Students can still apply through VTAC and attend an interview with a folio. Students are then advised of their Early Offer following successful completion of interview.

YEAR 9's and Up

Brochure - ‘Navigating Your Path to a Career with Victoria Police’. 

Students will find:

• An introduction to the Police Officer role and the amazing career pathways available 
• Interactive eligibility and suitability test 
• Video interviews of some of our police officers, who talk about their policing careers so far
• Tips and guidelines on how to navigate the application process

Although police make up most of our workforce, there are other opportunities available to people who want to work with us. Students could have a successful career as a Protective Services Officer, Police Custody Officer, or public service employee. Over time, they may decide to go from one role to another – there’s no limit to what they can achieve at Victoria Police!

See Ms Aligizakis if you would like some more information or the brochure sent by Victoria Police emailed to you.

MedEntry is running a free, interactive, online webinar for parents and students. 

The session will cover pathways into medicine/dentistry, prerequisite subjects, how to prepare for UCAT & interviews (including free resources to pass onto students) and a Q&A session.   The webinar will be run by Dr Ray Boyapati (Gastroenterologist at Monash Health and Director of Education at MedEntry).  A similar session which was run last year was very well received by attendees. 

Date and Time: Monday 6th November 2023 from 7:30-8:30pm AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney time). 

Please click here to register (it only takes a minute!). Webinar Registration - Zoom

All registrants will receive a link to the recording in the event you are unable to attend. 

Army Familiarisation Day on 5th-6th December 2023 at Simpson Barracks (Greensborough) 

• Army Familiarisation 
• Dates: 5th & 6th December 2023 (2 days)
• Location: Simpson Barracks (Greensborough) 
• Last day to apply: 11:30pm, Tuesday 07 November 2023 

Link to apply: Army Familiarisation - Simpson Barracks 05-06 Dec 2023