Careers + Opportunities
Careers and Pathways
Important dates and information about upcoming careers events will be shared with students via their Compass Newsfeed, and in this section of the newsletter. Some events will be open for students to attend individually and others will be a school excursion.
Please encourage your student to check their Compass Newsfeed on a regular basis so they don’t miss out on opportunities for careers events.
Prepare to Work Safely
If you are planning to complete work experience in any building, construction/trade related business (e.g. electrical, plumbing), you will need to have completed this course prior to your work experience placement. Priority will be given to Year 10 students who require the course for their work experience placements, with any remaining places offered to other students. Please register your interest ASAP by email to Ms Macklan.
Students will be able to participate at no cost (normally $165 per student), thanks to the Alpine Shire, who are funding this course. The course is a full day of training at school, hosted by 1 Stop Training Centre. Students will complete the Construction Induction Training Course (CPCWHS1001 - Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry). The course is longer than a usual school day to ensure the training course requirements are met.
The course will commence at 8.45am and conclude at 4.00pm.
More information about the course can be found at https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/construction-induction-training-white-card
Health Forum
Registrations close soon!!! Register to attend the Albury Wodonga Health Forum.
Interested in a career in the Health Industry?
Students in Year 11 and 12 are invited to register to attend the Albury Wodonga Health Forum. Our school has 10 student places for this interactive and hands on event. Students must register their intention to attend, select 4 interactive sessions and email Ms Macklan with the details of your registration to be added to the excursion. Register now at https://www.alburywodongacareersadvisersassociation.com/health-forum
📅 Date: Friday, 2 May 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:15 PM.
The forum will offer students the opportunity to:
✅ Hear from professionals across various health fields
✅ Engage in 4 interactive workshops of their choice
✅ Learn about study pathways and career opportunities in the sector
Parent/Carer Support for Careers and Pathways
Are you seeking more information to assist your student with pathway planning?
Research has found that parents and carers are the single greatest influence on a young person’s education and future career decisions, with students often seeking confirmation or support on pathway decisions. Having access to relevant and recent information can greatly assist in career and pathways conversations.
Please see these links which provide some excellent parent and carer resources:
https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/career-education/parents-carers
https://vtac.edu.au/guides/caregivers-guide
University Open Days
Are you considering University study – have you been to an open day?
Universities across Australia host open days throughout the year. Any students considering attending University are strongly encouraged to arrange to physically visit the campus and participate in Open Day’s and organised activities, prior to applying for a course. Ensuring you are comfortable on the campus for the University of your choice is equally important as choosing the right course of study! Use the careers website open day link to see dates for 2025.
Dates are updated as Universities advise details.
Elevate Education
Free Parent Webinar: Helping Your Child Improve Their Memory
Wednesday, March 26th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elevate Education will be hosting their next parent webinar on Memory.
Elevate works with our students, delivering high-impact workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation. Elevate will be visiting our school in May this year.
By tuning into their webinar series, you’ll learn how you can help support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they’re learning at school.
Here’s what Elevate will be covering on the night:
✅ Understanding how your child’s memory works
✅ Optimising your child’s environment for memorisation
✅ 3 practical memory techniques to use with your child this term
Sport, PE and Exercise Science
Are you in Year 9 to 12?
Interested in a career in sport, PE or exercise science?
Register to attend a 45min webinar with ACU to hear from 3 presenters about opportunities in the sports industry, and how a degree in this field can be utilised. Specifically targeted for students from regional, rural and remote secondary schools. Students in years 9 to 12 have also been emailed with the details.
- Thursday, April 3
- 6-6.45pm
- Accessed via Zoom link registration: LINK
