Careers Corner News
Careers News!
No matter your pathway this year, we encourage you to meet with us throughout the year, engage in opportunities such as work experience, open days, and excursions, and be curious and excited about your post school pathways.
The Careers Team: Debbie Edwards, Tee Kruse, Carly Pearson, Jarrod Flanigan
STUDENTS news
HPSC Careers Page
Hampton Park Secondary College has its own Careers page. It’s a one stop shop for everything you need with Career planning and help. Check it out!
YEAR 12 Students
Important VTAC DATES!!
Please keep an eye on upcoming VTAC dates and deadlines.
Accessing VCE Results 2023
VCE study scores, ATAR and VTAC Scaled Study Scores will be available to students via the Results and ATAR website and the Results and ATAR app on Monday 11 December 2023 at 7.00am.
Students will receive a statement of VCE study scores from the VCAA, and those who applied for courses through VTAC this year and have paid their VTAC processing fees, will be sent an ATAR statement in the mail.
Students who wish to receive their results online, will need to register at Results and ATARbefore results are released. Registrations are already open, and students are encouraged to register soon.
Note: To register, students need their VCAA student number and will be requested to choose a secure password on registering.
ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEAM
Students are welcome to contact or visit the Careers team for assistance once results are released.
Year 11 Students
MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, & ORAL HEALTH
If you are in Year 11 and plan to study medicine, dentistry and/or oral health in 2025, you may need to sit the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test).
You will sit the test during Year 12 and selected universities use your UCAT ANZ results as part of the selection process, in conjunction with your ATAR and Year 12 results, and in some cases an interview.
You will only have one chance to sit the UCAT ANZ in 2024. It will cost you around $325 to sit the test, or $199 concession (costs may rise in 2024), and you will be able to receive your results straight away.
Please go to www.ucat.edu.au for more information about the UCAT ANZ. UCAT Preparation Programs You have the choice to start preparing for the test early. There are several private companies that offer commercial preparation programs such as:
NIE, www.nie.edu.au MedEntry, www.medentry.edu.au.
It’s important to note that private companies are not endorsed by the universities that use the UCAT. MedEntry offers free resources such as a free UCAT exam, sample questions, and free bootcamp.
Check these out via www.medentry.edu.au
All Students
COMPETITIONS
Secondary school students are invited to enter the ‘Little Stories, Big Ideas’ competition. The Term 4 theme is ‘magic’.
Applications close 22 December 2023, https://littlestoriesbigideas.com.au/
Art and ocean conservation The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This year’s theme is ‘Hidden Wonders of the Deep’. You will create a piece of art that depicts mysterious and unique deep-sea creatures or ecosystems, highlighting the beauty and diversity that often goes unseen. Scholarships of up to $500 will awarded to the winning entries.
Entries close 4 March 2024- www.livingoceansfoundation.org
UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS
SANTOS SCIENCE EXPERIENCE
The University of Melbourne is running an exciting 3-day program at the Dookie campus between 29 November – 1 December 2023 for Year 9 and 10 students. Dookie campus is a working farm - a centre of agricultural research and teaching. You will join scientists and agricultural student mentors in hands on activities in the laboratory and paddock investigating real world issues. There are 10 places left and accommodation is available at an additional cost.
Book your place via www.scienceexperience.com.au
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Year 10 and 11 students are invited to explore the Peninsula campus on Thursday 23 November. A series of exciting workshops will be run focussed on business, nursing, and health & physical education teaching. Students will participate in two workshops, tour the campus, and have a free lunch.
For information and to register your place, visit https://bit.ly/46Bpc5Z
GET SAVY ABOUT FINANCES
Year13 has teamed up with Westpac and built FinLit, a financial literacy program that will equip you with the knowledge you'll need to navigate the world of money. If you've ever wondered how to save for a car or how to go about buying a house, or what superannuation is - you've come to the right place!
Topics include: Making money • Landing a job • Setting yourself up • Taxes 101 Money smart • Making a budget • Side hustling Travelling • Saving up for a trip • Road trip with your mates • Taking it international Big money moments • Licence & a car • Studying • Moving out of home
Program - https://year13.com.au/academy