Careers News
Michael Harms
Weekly Career News
For the complete weekly career news please go to the following link: https://www.monivae.com/learning-teaching/careers-learning-pathways
Celebrating alternative pathways into STEM
Uni not for you? Bagging a bachelor's degree isn't the only way to kickstart a career in STEM. Careers With STEM have written an article celebrating alternative pathways into next-gen careers (think: certificates, diplomas and internships) and equipping you with the knowledge needed to look out of the box when sussing out study options.
https://careerswithstem.com.au/the-a-z-of-vet/
Change of Preference
Year 12 students
Change of Preference (CoP) gives you the chance to add, delete and reorder your university and/or TAFE preferences. If you receive an offer, you will be offered the course highest on your preference list you are eligible for (you have met the ATAR and selection criteria requirements). It is also the last chance you have to make sure your preference list reflects what you would like to study in the future.
Good Universities Guide is running online Change of Preference Expos in each state to assist students through this process. The Expos will be online, enabling students to connect directly with university and TAFE staff, regardless of whether you are celebrating your results at the beach, relaxing in between movies or sorting out your Christmas shopping.
For information on dates and how to register, visit: https://events.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/
Career websites
My Health Career
My Health Career is a fantastic website that has career resources such as information sheets and videos about careers in several health fields. www.myhealthcareer.com.au
Student Edge
This website features competitions, information on how to secure a job, occupation profiles, and advice on how to narrow down career interests based on study areas. https://studentedge.org/
Skillsroad
Students can explore courses, occupations, and industries. They can also undertake a mini career quiz and research occupations based on their favourite subjects. www.skillsroad.com.au
Good Careers Guide
Students can search over 400 different occupations narrowed down by the field or type of work they would like to do in the future (e.g., helping / advising, creative / artistic). They can also research ‘career ladders’ and take an aptitude test to assist in narrowing down career ideas. www.goodcareersguide.com.au/
Free online career planning and job seeker program
The team at My Career Match have developed a free program for high school students that is broken into five key categories:
- Career planning
- Promoting yourself
- Getting a job
- Personal development
- Wellness
Students can choose which categories and lessons they would like to work through.
www.blastoff.mycareermatch.com.au
Would you like to work with computers?
Monash University offers courses in computer science, information technology and software engineering. Monash has produced a video explaining the differences between the courses led by the Monash Bachelor of Computer Science course director.
Do you have a passion for agriculture?
If you are in Years 9 – 12 and are planning to study agricultural science in the future, you can join the University of Melbourne ‘Pre-Ag Club’. You will be able to:
- Attend university run lectures and practical sessions
- Meet with leading academics and students
- Connect with students who share your interests
- Discover the benefits of a career in agricultural sciences.
https://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/study/pre-ag-club
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways
This website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship. Some of the resources include:
- Job and training descriptions
- Career interest explorer
- Job pathway charts
- Information on apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships
- Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hairdressing.
To explore the website, go to www.aapathways.com.au
4 steps to finding an apprenticeship or traineeship
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways has developed a fantastic 4-step process for students to follow when seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship. www.aapathways.com.au/job-hunting/steps
Prepare for an apprenticeship
What to do while you are still at school:
Work Experience
You can complete up to 40 days of work experience per year once you turn 15.
Be resourceful
Speak to your career adviser, parents, teachers, family friends, people in industry, everyone! Get their advice, use their knowledge and make up your own mind.
VCAL
Consider studying the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and/ or one or two VET subjects
Subjects
Find out what subjects you will need for your future trade i.e., Mathematics, Physics, Science.
SBAT
Consider starting a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) in an area of interest- this will cut the time it will take to complete your qualification once you leave school.
Talk to past students
Talk to past students of your school who are working in occupations you are interested in. They will give you a picture of what working in the industry is like, how they got into their course or secured their apprenticeship/ traineeship and will be able to give you great advice.
Michael Harms
Careers Coordinator