Careers
Skills Road
Soft Skills Super Star series! The following information has been taken from the amazing Skills Road website.
Did you know that soft skill-intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030?
When it comes to planning or starting your career, it’s normal to think “where do I even begin and what really matters?” There’s a lot to learn and wrap your head around.
In light of National Skills Week, we’re bringing you all the tips about soft skills you need to pay attention to, gearing you to become a pro! Soft skills will help you thrive in any industry, at any point in your career. Check out our Soft Skills Super Star series to build those skills and succeed in any workplace!
Soft skills videos
What are soft skills and why are they important?
Top 5 soft skills for the workplace
How to improve your soft skills
Soft skills you will need in the future
Soft skills blogs
There is heaps of information to unpack and lots of amazing advice!
Website - https://bit.ly/3gO2rnE
Early Admission Programs
Upcoming September closing dates include:
RMIT University
Early Offer Program
Applications close 5 September https://bit.ly/3etwSy3
Swinburne University
Early Entry Program
Applications close 6 September - https://bit.ly/3rhRdf0
Southern Cross University
STAR Early Offer
Applications close 10 September - www.scu.edu.au/star-early-offer
University of Technology Sydney
Early Entry program
Applications close 12 September - https://bit.ly/3k3VHmj
La Trobe University
Aspire Early Admissions Program
Applications close 17 September - www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire
Schools Recommendation Schemes
Covers 12 institutes in NSW and Canberra
Applications close 19 September https://bit.ly/34XIdkl
Australian Catholic University
ACU Guarantee
Applications close 24 September - https://bit.ly/38PiLiA
University - Regional Access Schemes
Some universities offer access schemes for regional students for specific courses. The following are two examples:
Deakin University
Regional and Remote Entry Scheme
Regional students can choose to apply for the Regional and Remote Entry Scheme for the following courses:
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (including selected combined degrees)
- Bachelor of Medical Imaging
- Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry
Students are to list the course in their VTAC preferences with the regional entry tag.
La Trobe University
Regional Specific VTAC courses: regional students can choose to apply for the Regional Entry scheme for the following courses:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Oral Health
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Dental Science
Students are to list the course in their VTAC preferences with the regional entry tag.
Start your own Business!
Project Z have released a new e-book for young people called Launchpad. It’s for young entrepreneurs who would like to start their own business now or in the future. For information visit https://bit.ly/2YUlZxy
Open Days
Open Days provide an amazing opportunity to research courses, hear from lecturers and experts, get inspired about the possibilities for your future and ask questions about pathways, student services, accommodation and scholarships. If you have an occupation in mind such as accounting, social work or zoology, it can be difficult to understand exactly what a course in this area entails.
- What will you study?
- Which university offers the best course for me?
- What subjects will I study?
- What graduate jobs can I explore?
- What related occupations could I consider?
- What back up courses should I consider if I don’t achieve the required ATAR?
- Will I complete industry experience?
If you don’t have any courses or occupations in mind, participating in webinars focused on general interest areas you have (e.g., social justice, animals, mathematics, creative arts, IT) can assist you in identifying courses that may interest you.
For example, if you love mathematics, you may explore courses in engineering, surveying, data science, actuarial science, cyber security, or a general Bachelor degree with a major in mathematics.
Missed open days? No worries!
Most universities have either recorded the webinars from their open day events and have made them available ‘on demand’ or have uploaded information videos to their open day websites. You can watch recorded webinars on courses, pathways, scholarships, accommodation, early entry programs, student services, and clubs and societies. You may need to register your details to access the videos on demand. The following are examples:
La Trobe University www.latrobe.edu.au/openday
Monash University
Deakin University
https://openday.deakin.edu.au/
Federation University
https://event.federation.edu.au/live
Charles Sturt University
https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events/open-day
The University of Melbourne
Victoria University
RMIT University
Australian Catholic University https://openday.acu.edu.au/
Torrens University
Upcoming Events
Federation University Folio workshop
Federation University Arts Academy and the Art Gallery of Ballarat invite students to a full day folio development workshop in Ballarat.
Date: Wednesday 22 September
RSVP: https://bit.ly/38wII7a
Medicine and Dentistry
Free information webinar
National Institute of Education is running a webinar for students interested in applying for medicine and/or dentistry in the future. The webinar will cover a large range of topics and is suited to Year 10 – 12 students and families.
Date: 8 September, 7.00pm – 9.00pm
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3mOQa6i
The Hotel School Melbourne
Virtual information sessions
The Hotel School offers courses in hotel management and tourism management. The School is running virtual information sessions for prospective students until late September. Register via https://bit.ly/3gdWq39
Industry insights day
Students will go behind the scenes of a luxury hotel in Melbourne and learn about hotel management careers, 12 September, https://bit.ly/3iWtPBp
Monash University
Get ready to apply expo
Students applying for courses in Victoria can participate in this virtual event to get assistance with their VTAC application. 1 September, 4 – 7pm, www.monash.edu/open-day
Monash Fine Art, Design & Architecture
Experience Day
This on-campus event is for students interested in studying Fine Art, Curating, Design or Architecture. Students will participate in hands-on workshops and learn about Monash courses. 11 September, 10.30am – 12.30pm, https://bit.ly/3z1BFzk
Swinburne University Open Nights
Swinburne is running online information sessions on Wednesday 1 – Thursday 2 September for prospective students interested in the following courses such: nursing, psychology, health, aviation, business and law.
Information: www.swinburne.edu.au/events
Photography Studies College
Lights, Camera, Action! Workshop
Students are invited to participate in an on-campus photography workshop. Dates are:
Monday 20 September
Friday 1 October
Information: https://bit.ly/3jv8peG
Apprenticeships
Four 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, http://bit.ly/39yUYmQ
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways (AAP)
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 http://bit.ly/3aUtxnC
Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service:
Join this Facebook page to read about the stories and achievements of young Australians who have found career success through their traineeship or apprenticeship
Year 12 Tertiary Dates:
September
30 University applications
Timely tertiary admission centre applications close for undergraduate courses
Victoria, www.vtac.edu.au
NSW and Canberra, www.uac.edu.au
Applicants can continue to change their preferences for most courses until December
Early Entry – applications close for the following programs in September
5 RMIT Early Offer Program
6 Swinburne University - Early Entry
10 Southern Cross University - STAR
17 La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Program
University of New England - Early Entry
19 Schools Recommendation Scheme multiple NSW & Canberra institutes)
24 Australian Catholic University
- ACU Guarantee
30 Australian Catholic University
- ACU Guarantee
October
8 Early/guaranteed entry applications close:
Victoria University – VU Guaranteed
University of Melbourne – Access Melbourne
RMIT University - SNAP
Monash Uni – Monash Guarantee
8 VTAC
Applications close for Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) and Scholarships
Your GSSC Careers Team
McGuire campus - Susan Barr
Mooroopna campus – Tarsh Boyko and Mary-ann Linehan. Mary-ann is the College Partnerships leader. This is a new position that emphasises how important we feel it is to build on our excellent links with partner organisations, employers, industry and other training organisations.
Wanganui campus – Graeme Crosbie, Ruth O’Bree & Simone Masters. Graeme is the Careers Leader, Ruth is the VCAL Leader and Simone is the Diversability Leader for GSSC.
Your GSSC Careers website
Graeme Crosbie
Careers Leader
Greater Shepparton SC