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CASPer Test – New Requirement for Teacher Entry in 2019
If you want to study education at uni next year then you’ll possibly need to sit the CASPer test. It’s a test designed to assess traits like professionalism, empathy, communication and ethics.
There are a number of dates you can take the test on:
September 25 8pm AEST
October 14 1pm AEDT
November 29 6pm AEDT
December 9 1pm AEDT
January 4 10am AEDT
January 22 6pm AEDT
February 7 6pm AEDT *only available for some schools
March 6 9am AEDT *only available for some schools
Find out more and take the test here
16 Dying Professions You Should Avoid
Pugliano and other experts contacted by Work + Money offered professions to avoid while also providing alternatives in some cases of jobs where skills utilized in those dying professions can be applied for a more secure employment future.
The jobs they say to avoid are – GP, travel agent, mortgage brokers, postal workers, detective, bookkeeper, lawyer, architect, broadcaster, middle managers, casino cashiers, IT guys, financial planners, florists, photo processors, and data entry clerks.
Tech Girls Movement – Tech Girls are Superheroes
September 1 | Hawthorn, VIC
Enjoy hands on tech activities and the chance to meet and support local tech school girls who participated in our 12-week STEM entrepreneurship program.
Studying at TAFE – Myths Debunked
Is TAFE really that bad? Is university really that good? Studying is studying. Isn’t it? Here are five of the most common myths about TAFE debunked by those in the know.
Disclaimer: I have a feeling this post was sponsored by a VET provider, so take the information with a pinch of salt.
FREE Mentoring for Apprentices
The Industry Specialist Mentoring for Australian Apprentices (ISMAA) program provides an intensive and specialist level of assistance to apprentices and trainees who are experiencing barriers to completing their training through frequent contact from a highly skilled industry mentor with appropriate skill sets.
The apprentice or trainee will develop an Individual Mentoring Plan with their mentor that will outline the range of support that will be provided.
You can find a mentor in your industry and region here – just download the provider details and get in touch with your preferred organisation.
Miss Melissa Dillon - Careers Coordinator - West Campus
Ms Robyn Cardamone - Careers Counsellor - East Campus