The Careers Hub 2021
What's in this issue?
Careers News for Term Two Issue 7 includes:
- Thinking about Careers in Sport?
- Carlton College of Sport
- Richmond Institute
- Swinburne Mid-Year Web Sessions
- University Snapshots 2020
- VTAC - YEAR 12
REMINDERS
- UMAT Late Deadline Registration
SCHOLARSHIPS
- UNSW Career Development Scholarship
- Good University Guide
- Where else to find Scholarships
EARLY ENTRY
- Latrobe Aspire Now Open!
- ACU Early Entry Now Open!
- More on our Careers website
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
- Compass News and Notifications
Thinking about Careers in Sport?
"Career opportunities in the sports industry aren’t limited to those with athletic prowess; there is a wide range of positions in the field for non-athletes too." Have a look at this great Mindmap for ideas!
Carlton College of Sport
Get your foot in the door at the Carlton College of Sport. A partnership between the Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University – one of Australia’s leading sports universities – this unique tertiary program provides the ultimate learning experience in a high-performance environment.
For more information about a DIPLOMA OF SPORT COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT or a DIPLOMA OF ELITE SPORT BUSINESS please download the brochure below or visit the Carlton College of Sport website.
Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership
Applications are now open!
Athletes aren’t the only stars in sports.
Diploma of Sport (Sport Development) / Diploma of Leadership and Management
Working behind the scenes are skilled management professionals that make the game possible. If you’re passionate about sports and have a head for business, this could be you. Their dual diploma will give you the necessary skills to kick-start your sports career.
You can watch a video about this program below:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Sport and Fitness
This course, delivered in partnership with Aligned Leisure (a subsidiary of Richmond Football Club), focuses on fitness, physiotherapy, wellbeing and community health. You’ll study a mix of core subjects and electives, covering topics such as communication in health, legal and ethical compliance, medical terminology, fitness programming and rehabilitation support. Two work placements will give you the chance to use your skills in real-world situations. You can watch a video about this program here:
For further information about either of these courses please visit the Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership website.
Swinburne Mid-Year Web Sessions
Swinburne is hosting a series of Mid-Year Web Sessions - four free online panel discussions addressing the issues important to students (in lieu of being able to actually go on campus). Swinburne experts will speak on everything from what recession-proof careers look like to how to afford university right now. Sign up for one or more by browsing the register here links provided.
| What is a Recession-Proof Career? | Monday 15 June, 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Register here |
| Tech & Pandemics: A Review | Tuesday 16 June, 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Register here |
| Redesigning Melbourne | Wednesday 17 June, 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Register here |
| Help with Fees | Thursday 18 June, 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Register here |
University Snapshots
For an overview of tertiary institutions please download the 2020 Guide below.
Course Matrix 2020
For an overview of courses available please download the 2020 Matrix below.
VTAC Year 12
Please note applications are currently closed for Current Year 12 students. At this stage, the timeline for Year 12 students will remain as scheduled, with applications opening in August. There will be a briefing for Year 12 students and parents in due course.
REMINDERS
Year 12 - UCAT & Entry to Medicine Matrix
The organisers of UCAT have announced a final registration opportunity. Students who missed out on registering in time have from 22 May until 1 June 2020 to register. There will be a $75 late fee applied to this late booking period and will be non-refundable.
Register at UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test).
Tests are available from Wednesday 1 July until Friday 31 July.
Please download the Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Midwifery Course Entrance Matrix below:
Download more information about UCAT preparation below:
SCHOLARSHIPS
UNSW CO-OP PROGRAM
These scholarships are for the fields of Business, Science and Engineering offering industry training, leadership and professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support. This program is open to Year 12 students entering university for the first time, or those commencing university for the first time after a gap year. Candidates for scholarships are not only selected on their academic ability but also their communication skills, motivation, leadership potential and passion for their chosen field of study.
Applications have opened and close on 30 September 2020. Students can visit UNSW CO-OP Program, call (02) 9385 5116 or e-mail cooprog@unsw.edu.au for more information.
Good Universities Guide
The "Good Universities Guide" Scholarship Finder is the largest and most comprehensive scholarship database in Australia. There are currently more than 3000 scholarships available to Australian students, across both the higher education and vocational sectors.
You can find it on our dedicated Careers Website here or visit the Good Universities Guide direct here.
Where else to find Scholarships
Scholarships are offered by many different organisations. We suggest you search for scholarships here:
- Scholarships available through VTAC
- Scholarships available through institutions
You should spend some time exploring all these opportunities and apply for any scholarships you think you might be eligible for as applications open.
EARLY ENTRY
Latrobe Aspire - Now Open!
Visit: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire
ACU - Now Open!
Visit: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/i-volunteer-regularly
MORE ON OUR CAREER WEBSITE
For a complete list of University Early Entry and Scholarship Schemes please visit our dedicated page on the Preshil Careers website here: https://www.preshilcareers.com.au/?page=early-entry
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Compass News and Notifications
Please remember to log in and read your Compass Newsfeed as we regularly post updated information about tertiary open days, information sessions, work experience and workshop opportunities, updated Careers and industry news and a host of other information. You can also set up notification alerts on your phone for Compass so you will be instantly notified and never miss anything.
Careers Website: www.preshilcareers.com.au
Ace Day Job Videos: Sign in to Preshil Clickview
Explore Careers In Tech Videos
Useful Links: Australian Jobs 2019
Making an appointment
You can now contact me in the Online Careers Hub in Zoom. Please use this link on the Preshil Careers website to make an appointment because it syncs to my calendar to avoid clashes. If you have any questions or concerns please email me anytime at bronte.howell@preshil.vic.edu.au
Thanks to Jacky Burton from the Yarra Career Practitioners Group and Compass Career News who tirelessly each year has put together a lot of the one-sheet information guides that help us collate tertiary course information into the one place for students to easily access.