Careers Roundup

Careers Centre Activities in Term 3

• 2023 Intention Interviews : every year 12 VCE student was personally interviewed by Ms Parcell for 25 mins to discuss / review their options for 2023
• 11 University and Tertiary providers came to NBC to present their pathway options to students. This included University of Melbourne, Monash, Federation, Victoria and Torrens Universities, as well as some TAFEs and specialty training organisations
• Presentations to students about how to make University, SEAs, and Scholarship applications
• Several students were out on work experience across Years 10, 11 + 12 

School Holiday Events for students

• RMIT - A day at RMIT - come have a look and have all questions answered, 21 September  - tiny.cc/ADayAtRMIT
• Monash and Melbourne Universities – Courses with early closure dates : see list here 
• Federation University  - September holidays information sessions : Register here
• ACU - Yr 12 VCE revision workshops for Unit 3+4 subjects : Register Here
• Deakin University – Campus Tours and information sessions : Register Here
• Community Visitors Scheme Volunteers Program – Call for volunteers: See Flyer with registration details
• Torrens University – Bright awards, for arts and creative talents :  see flyer for entry details 
• Oxygen College – Open Day at Geelong Campus Sept 17th : see website for more details
• JMC Academy – Learn how to create a Pod Cast : Register here 
• Queenscliff music festival in Nov – volunteer today : Register here
• Vic Swim – train to be a swim teacher and earn while you learn (must be over 17yo): more details here  
• Victoria University – guarantee your spot at Vic Uni in 2023, even before you sit your exams : see website
• Swinburne University early entry program  - closes 6 October  - more information at Check it out

 **** See Compass newsfeed for details of more than 25 jobs that are currently advertised ****

Congratulations on your initiative

Ilere Lubwe – Yr 12 VCAL

Congratulations Ilere on securing a work trial at Bob White Electrix in October. With the possibility of a fulltime apprenticeship on offer afterwards – we certainly hope it goes well.  Ilere secured this opportunity by responding to an ad posted on his compass newsfeed and doing a pre-introduction interview with Ms Parcell.  Ilere was then referred to Glenn Robertson of Headstart Program who managed the meet and greet with the employer. 

Mikaela Apps – Year 10 

Congratulations Mikaela on negotiating,  and then securing a part time job with a local Bookkeeping company. Mikaela has regularly demonstrated maturity, an enquiring mind, and determination while researching her subject requirements and university options with Ms Parcell.  By attending University Information sessions, Mikaela is ensuring her Year 11 choices compliment her future study and career intentions.  The traits of wanting to learn and being accountable for her own future is why Mikaela was recommended for the  job

Virginia (Ollie) Sherlock - Year 12 VCE

Congratulations Ollie on the many discussions had, and questions asked of Ms Parcell during your  2023 – Intentions interview.  The confidence you gained by learning to talk about yourself was immense, and you should be very proud that you used this new found confidence when you recently interviewed for your first full time job.   Ollie will complete the VCE – but  now recognises that success comes in many different forms, and not everyone has to follow the same pathway to Uni or TAFE .  Well done Ollie and may this be the start of a very exciting time for you.  

Jessica (Jessie) Trait – Year 10

Congratulations Jessie securing yourself a fulltime painting apprenticeship.    

After several other trials and work experiences opportunities - it’s great to see you find what you are looking for and start your apprenticeship with such enthusiasm .  The support you have from your parents, is matched by Ms Parcell and all the NBC family.  

Mitch Hodgson  - Yr 12 VCAL     and       Ty Gilson  - Yr 12 VCE

Thank you to both boys for joining Ms Parcell in the recently recorded Careers and Pathways SEED Podcast with Mr Davis.  In this podcast the boys explained their journey of learning about themselves,  their interests and how to turn these into a pathway for their futures / careers.    The pod cast will air soon, and there is a lot of other Careers + pathways information for anyone who may be interested. 

For Mitch, it was multiple conversations and experiences throughout his junior years that lead to him wanting to be a plumber.   Mitch has worked with  Ms Parcell and Glenn Robertson of Headstart to reach potential employers and hopes to secure a fulltime apprenticeship very soon.

For Ty, it was always about his love of learning and passion for numbers – but not really knowing how that could be come a career. After several conversations with Ms Parcell Ty is now very aware of several jobs and academic pathways being available to him.

Deakin University published a booklet which highlighted one of our recent former students

Please look at page 5 of this document and be delighted for an accomplished young man

Liam Jones