Careers Corner
As I draft this week’s newsletter, the Year 12 VCE Students are sitting their VCE English Exam. This term always feels a little strange without the Year 12’s buzzing around campus in their normal capacity.
This term’s focus is tying up all the loose ends. Finalising VET enrolments and subject selections and pathway for next year with the senior secondary students.
I have also been fortunate to be able to spend time in the year 9 HUBS sessions and support students working on resumes and talk about preparation for work experience in 2024. Although many year 9s have very limited experience in the world of work, they have amassed some key skills that are valued by employers. We have students that:
- have been a part of production at BCC (both acting and support)
- volunteer within their church and school community
- are leaders (SRC) within their cohort
- coach younger students in sporting activities
- help out with community projects
Don’t underestimate some of the things done voluntarily. Some of the benefits of volunteering include: promoting responsibility and commitment, communication and working as part of a team, building and being a part of the community, networking and making contacts that can benefit future employment.
If you are interested in committing some time to volunteering and perhaps adding some skills that will benefit your future endeavours, click on the links below to explore volunteering options available.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Items in this newsletter include: 2024 VET Enrolments, 2023 VET Results, 2024 Year 12 VCE Students - Extension Opportunities, 2024 Year 10 Students - Work Experience opportunity.
2024 VET Enrolments
Most students interested in VET for 2024 have already returned forms to secure their place in their preferred VET Course. I will be sending out reminders but will need ALL forms returned by the end of this week.
If there are any students who have not been contacted about 2024 VET Enrolment and are interested in enrolling in a VET Course, please email: michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au and include the course you are interested in.
For students interested in enrolling in Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology (VETA Morphus), enrolments opened on September 1st.
Here is the link to the VETA website for information about VETA Morphus: https://veta.org.au/veta-morphus/
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 again be hosting the peer group meeting on campus at a day and time to be advised early in 2024.
2023 VET Results
2023 end of year VET results will start to come through in the coming weeks. Most students’ results are emailed directly to students from the RTO and original certificates and statements of attainment (for incomplete courses) are posted directly to students, however some are sent via the VET Coordinator. If this is the case, they will be forwarded to students before the end of term.
2024 Year 12 VCE Students - Extension Opportunities
The opportunity is available for VCE Students (2024 Year 12) wanting to engage in university extension programs. These programs allow students to enrol in selected 1st year University units that can help to boost your ATAR and complete 2 university units FREE of charge prior to University applications. Some of these units have prerequisites that need to be completed prior to enrolment or concurrently while studying VCE Unit 3&4. If students are interested in more information regarding these programs, please click the links below or contact Ms Smith (michelle.smith@baysidecc.vic.edu.au).
Deakin University:
Accelerate Program
Applications close: 1st December 2023
Want to get the same benefits as studying a fifth or sixth VCE subject, gain university credit and reduce the cost of your future degree at Deakin? Our distinctive VCE extension program, Deakin Accelerate, gives you a unique glimpse into life Deakin while boosting your ATAR by completing an extra subject in Year 12. You'll experience uni life, new learning styles, subject variety and a dynamic environment created especially for this program.
Federation University:
Advance to University Program
https://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-federation/advance-to-university
Applications close: 8th December 2023
The results you earn from completing first-year university units with us, will be included as part of your VCE. You'll boost your ATAR and get credit towards your university degree.
LaTrobe University:
Aspire - Achieve Plus
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire/achieve-plus
Applications close: 06 February 2024
Complete a first-year university subject pair (two subjects) as part of your VCE studies to unlock a La Trobe Entrance Score and an early conditional offer into your dream course.
2024 Year 10 Students - Work Experience opportunity
A reminder of the work experience opportunity available for the 2024 Year 10 students.
Things to consider for placements:
- Students must be 15 years or older to apply (at the time of work experience week)
- Students must be able to find their way to and from the placement each day during work experience week
- BCC Work Experience week is: Monday 24th June - Friday 28th June
Parliament of Victoria:
If there are any students interested in an opportunity to complete work experience at the Parliament of Victoria, this may be for you!
If you are interested you will need to complete the Expression of Interest via the online link: https://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/work-experience/
The following information has been provided by Parliament of Victoria - outlining what the program entails:
Students can choose between two programs, Sitting and Services, and placements are open to students in Victorian schools who are residents of Victoria, and are 15 years or over at the time of the placement. We endeavour to choose students from a mixture of government, independent, and Catholic schools, from metropolitan and regional areas, and of all gender identities.
Parliamentary Sitting placements provide the opportunity to see the law-making process up close. Students will go behind the scenes with the staff who directly support Parliament sittings, to get a deeper understanding of our democratic processes.
Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals, including business management, facilities management and maintenance, community engagement and broadcasting, and hospitality.
Expressions of interest for terms 1 & 2, 2024 will close at 5:00 pm on Friday 12 January 2024.
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 booking times are Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Ms Michelle Smith,
Careers Coordinator