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Passionate about cooking?

The Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award

The Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award is Australia’s longest running apprentice Chef culinary competition. Each year talented young chefs compete alongside the country’s top emerging culinary talent to win the highly sought-after Golden Chef’s Hat. The prize includes a once in a lifetime culinary trip to an exciting overseas destination plus hands-on work experience in the kitchen of a celebrated chef’s restaurant.

To learn more about the Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award check out the amazing video entries of this year’s Golden Chef finalists, https://bit.ly/3iMRpgU and follow their journey on Facebook and Instagram.

Engineering Careers

Want to get excited about where engineering could take you? The latest issue of Careers with STEM celebrates what engineering is all about and showcases a diverse mix of professionals owning their fields.Meet the talented problem solvers building the cities of the future, fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and making the world a better,more inclusive and liveable place.

To download the free e-magazine as well as a range of other career e-magazines (e.g., data science, economics, computer science, maths, cyber security) visit http://bit.ly/39SxV6r

RMIT University - updates

New Pathways Guaranteed program

This new program will secure you a place in a Bachelor degree, as soon as you complete the relevant vocational course. You’ll get to study the field of your choice, and graduate with two RMIT qualifications.There are 85 pathway package options and you apply for the pathway packages via VTAC. This is an excellent option for students who are concerned they may not achieve the required ATAR for their desired Bachelor courses.

Research the available pathway packages via VTAC course search, www.vtac.edu.au

Technology Scholarship

Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship

This is a fantastic scholarship for students applying for technology related degrees at one of the following universities:

RMIT University
University of Wollongong
Western Sydney University
Queensland University of Technology
Murdoch University

The Careers Department has information about the scholarship and profiles of previous recipients on their website. Go to https://bit.ly/2BeteHz

Recorded Career Webinars

CareersEvent.com have a series of recorded webinars that students can watch based on their career or course interest areas. Go to https://bit.ly/30NGJsq

Free VCE revision lectures

Australian Catholic University is running a series of free HSC and VCE revision lectures. You can access dates and register for sessions at this link - https://bit.ly/3irvVGc

Employment resources

Do you need a Tax File Number (TFN)?

If you are planning to get a job or if you would like to study at university or TAFE next year, you will need a TFN. To start the application process, go to http://bit.ly/2aLCSjJ

Important tips about your first or current job

The team at Careers with STEM asked the following questions: how will the experience of your first job prepare you for your next job, and how do you make the most of your first or current job to prepare you for the future? To read their answers and suggested industries to work in (e.g., pharmacy assistant), go to http://bit.ly/2x8imoh

The University of Melbourne - 2021 admissions update

Access Melbourne for 2021 - guaranteed entry

Applicants who qualify under SEAS in the following categories

Resident of a rural or isolated area
Disadvantaged financial background
Recognition as an Indigenous Australian

Will be guaranteed entry into courses with lower guaranteed ATARs, providing they meet course prerequisites and preference the courses via VTAC correctly.

ATARs on the left: rural and financial

ATARs on the right: Indigenous Australian

Bachelor of Arts	78	75
Bachelor of Arts (extended)	n/a	50
Bachelor of Biomedicine	90	85
Bachelor of Commerce	86	75
Bachelor of Design	78	70
Bachelor of Science	78	75
Bachelor of Science (extended)	n/a	55

Information - https://bit.ly/3h91ZhZ

University applications open

You are now able to apply for university and TAFE courses across Australia. For most courses, you apply via state-based Tertiary Admission Centres. Below are the weblinks for each state:

Victoria: Victoria Tertiary Admissions Centre

www.vtac.edu.au

NSW/ACT: Universities Admissions Centre

www.uac.edu.au

SA/NT: South Australia Tertiary Admissions Centre

www.satac.edu.au

Queensland: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

www.qtac.edu.au

Western Australia: Tertiary Institutions Service Centre

www.tisc.edu.au

Tasmania: apply directly to the University of Tasmania

www.utas.edu.au

You will need access to a computer or smart phone, your student ID number, and a PayPal account or credit/debit card.

You will be able to apply for special consideration, some access and equity scholarships and some early entry/guaranteed programs via the Tertiary Admission Centres.

Early admission programs

August closing dates for some early admission programs include:

Swinburne University

Early Entry Program

28 August (Round 1), https://bit.ly/2WiPub5

La Trobe University

Aspire Program

Monday 31 August, http://bit.ly/2v9WOLN

Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt Advantage

Monday 31 August, https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

Virtual open day dates