Careers Corner
University Information
UMAT information
UMAT registrations are open for all applicants that are required to sit the UMAT for their university course preference/s. Registrations must be made by 5pm on Friday June 2nd. The test date is on Wednesday 26 July 2017. UMAT practice test No.1 is included with the UMAT 2017 registration. Applicants will also have access to some free preparation videos once they complete their registration to sit UMAT 2017. Please see Ms McCaskie if you require further information.
Academy of Design: Visual Communication Design Seminar
20th May, 10:30am – 12:30pm
This event is for students studying Units 3 & 4 Visual Communication Design. Students will hear from an experienced teacher about how to prepare their folios. Registrations should be made online.
http://www.academyofdesign.edu.au/events/vce-help-day
Australian Defence Force Gap Year
Applications for a 2018 gap year open in March 2017.
The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 or equivalent, aged between 17 and 24, to experience military training & lifestyle whilst gaining new skills over a paid gap year.
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/gap-year/
LEAP: Advanced Engineering Workshop
5th & 6th April @ La Trobe University, Bundoora
Applications close 24th March.
This workshop is for students studying VCE Maths Methods or pre-Methods who are interested in engineering. It is run in conjunction with the Engineering Link Group.
https://www.leap.vic.edu.au/activities/engineering/events/1091-advanced-engineering-workshop
LEAP: Next Step – Health Workshop
4th April, 9:30am – 1pm @ The University of Melbourne
Applications close 26th March.
This workshop is open to Year 11 and 12 students who are interested in a career in the health professions. Students will hear from speakers talking about future career options in the health industries, as well as talking about what life at university and the transition from school is like.
https://www.leap.vic.edu.au/activities/health/events/1113-year-11-12-next-step-health-workshop
LEAP: Next Step – Sciences Workshop
6th April, 10am – 2pm @ Monash University, Clayton
Applications close 26th March.
This workshop is open to Year 11 and 12 students who are interested in a career in science. Students will tour laboratories, find out what studying science at university is really like, and hear about the transition from school to university from current students.
https://www.leap.vic.edu.au/activities/sciences/events/1112-next-step-sciences-workshop
The Good Universities Guide: Online and Distance Education
Materials for students interested in online and distance education, with information on what is online and distance education, where and how are courses offered, different options, flexible study options and interactivity and support.
Year 10
Work Experience
It has been nice to meet many of the Year 10s and be able to assist them with Work experience Placements. If you are finding it hard to secure a placement, please come and see me. My appointment times are on the board outside the Senior School office where I am located. Forms with the placement are due in by the end of this term.
Work experience placement opportunity
Interested in Geography, Maths, IT and the outdoors; this may interest you!!
http://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au/student-work-experience/secondary-students/
GOITGIRLS Work experience Program
The GOIT Girls program is now in its 4th year and was created to inspire young women to pursue careers in STEM. Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine. The program aims include developing technical and employability skills and provide insight into industry.
Year 10 student Anika Dixit applied and secured herself a placement in the program run from 6th - 10th March. Her placement included a visit to the Telstra’s Innovation Lab and a teleconference with overseas executives on International Women’s Day.
General Information
NIDA School Holiday Classes
NIDA is running school holiday classes in Melbourne over the Autumn break, with options for young people from Years 7 to 12. If courses are booked earlier then 4 weeks before the start of classes, then an early bird discount of 10% applies.
https://www.open.nida.edu.au/holiday-classes
Careers in the Graphic Design Industry
This website focuses on the range of careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry. It includes a list of available apprenticeships by state, career guidance, and more detail about the Sign and Graphic Design Industry.
http://www.signcareers.com.au/
Australia’s Science Channel: Ultimate Careers
Ultimate Careers is a resource from Australia’s Science Channel, providing information about careers of the future that involve science and technology. They have a magazine and an app, with a video and podcast channel coming soon.
http://uc.australiascience.tv/
Holmesglen Online
Holmesglen offer various courses online, from short course to degree level.
http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/courses/online
Defence Jobs Info Sessions
Melbourne: 23rd March, 6pm – Engineering Careers
Warrnambool: 23rd March, 6pm – Defence Careers
Melbourne: 27th March, 6pm – Army Reserve
Melbourne: 30th March, 6pm – Women in Defence
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/
Volunteer registrations open for the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Volunteering at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will be an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience for all those who are involved. Volunteer applications are open now.
https://www.gc2018.com/volunteer
Carol McCaskie
Careers and Pathways Coordinator