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GAP Year Traineeships
The Apprenticeship Factory is seeking to employ a number of current Year 12 students for Traineeship positions in 2021. GSSC employs our trainees through this process. Positions are likely to be available in the following areas across the 3 campuses.
- Traineeship position – Certificate III in Education Support
- Traineeship position – Certificate III in Community Activity Programs
- Traineeship position – Certificate III in Information Digital Media and Technology
- Traineeship position – Certificate III in Business
The Apprenticeship Factory & Monarch Personnel also employ students across other schools including Primary Schools and Verney Road School. Attached are the details of how students should apply and the kinds of positions available. It is important students read these carefully or they may miss out on this opportunity. Attached Traineeship pdf file
GOTAFE VET Course for 2021
Any student who intends to pick up a VET with GOTAFE for 2021 is reminded that they must have completed and forwarded a copy of their 2020/2021 GOTAFE Enrolment Form. As well in the following programs they must complete an online application that may include uploading a resume and your school reports
- Community Services
- Health
- Education Support
- Early Childhood
- Equine
If you are not sure you have done this then please contact Graeme Crosbie ASAP. If you are intending on completing Electrotechnology you’ll know that enrolment is dependent on completing an aptitude test. These students should monitor their email regularly ready to receive information as TAFE releases it.
Year 12 students aspiring for Further Education
All Yr 12’s wishing to keep open the option of a tertiary offer for 2021 (including those to deferring) should by now have registered and submitted an application through VTAC (www.vtac.edu.au). The 1st deadline is fast approaching. Then they should complete their SEAS and Scholarship (if deferring you don’t need to do it this year) applications and contact anyone who they are seeking a statement of support from with details of what is required. Attached Statement of Support pdf file
Year 12 Scholarships (NON VTAC)
The University of Melbourne Principals Scholarship – any student who intends to study at UOM NEXT YEAR and wish to be the one student our school can nominate for The Principals Scholarship should have contacted their Neighbourhood Leader to inform them they’d like to be considered for nomination
La Trobe University’s Vice Chancellor's Access Scholarship offers up to four GSSC students a scholarship worth $5000 per year (for up to 4 years). To qualify you will need to be studying at La Trobe in 2021 and have experienced disadvantage. If this is you then you MUST submit an electronic nomination form (link below) to Graeme Crosbie by midday Friday 2nd October (email or via TEAMS).
Eligibility
To be eligible for the La Trobe Vice-Chancellor’s Access Scholarship 2021, students must:
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa
- Be studying an Australian Year 12 or IB in 2020
- Have applied through VTAC/UAC for a La Trobe University undergraduate degree to commence in 2021
- Have evidence of meeting the specified course prerequisites
- Have experienced financial disadvantage plus educational disadvantage that has impacted on their studies (e.g., First in Family, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, refugee background, significant caring responsibilities, Non-English speaking background, personal hardship, disability or ongoing medical condition)
- Be capable of maintaining satisfactory academic standards during their La Trobe University studies.
Each school is asked to rank students according to the level of disadvantage they have experienced against the published La Trobe criteria.
Offers
The offer of a scholarship is conditional upon the student receiving a degree course offer at La Trobe University and their nomination ranking as provided by the school. The scholarship offer will be confirmed once the student accepts a First Round Offer place in the course at La Trobe University for study commencing in 2021
Link to the nomination form
https://www.gssccareers.com/newsletter/file/21204
Virtual 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 focussed 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. The following are upcoming open day dates for several institutes.
Australian Catholic University
Saturday 5 and Saturday 12 September, https://bit.ly/31MOX4h
The University of Melbourne
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September, https://bit.ly/3lwONWN
UNSW
Saturday 5 September
Longerenong College
Sunday 13 September
University of Newcastle
14 – 18 September
Charles Sturt University
15, 16, 17, 26 September
Have you missed an open day? No worries! Several universities have recorded the sessions so you can watch them from home.
Deakin University, https://bit.ly/33icNpW
Monash University, http://bit.ly/386QjH8
La Trobe University, http://bit.ly/3chXyPA
Swinburne University , http://bit.ly/2ImxYvr
Victoria University, https://bit.ly/3jsX63U
Federation University, https://bit.ly/31bhBul
Apprenticeships: 4 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: 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- https://bit.ly/2HfAmFB
Early Admission Programs
September closing dates for some early admission programs include:
Swinburne University Early Entry Program
Friday 11 September, https://bit.ly/2WiPub5
Southern Cross University STAR Early Offer
Friday 11 September, https://bit.ly/2AADGZO
Australian Catholic University ACU Guarantee
Friday 25 September, https://bit.ly/38PiLiA
Community Achievers Program, https://bit.ly/2WiPub5
Ballarat campus 2 September
North Sydney 9 September
Strathfield 16 September
University of New England Early Entry Program
Friday 25 September, https://bit.ly/32O4b8s
Schools Recommendation Schemes
Applications for this scheme close on Sunday 20 September via the Universities Admissions Centre, www.uac.edu.au This scheme covers the following NSW institutes:
- Australian Catholic University
- Charles Sturt University
- International College of Management, Sydney
- Macquarie University
- National Art School
- SAE Creative Media Institute
- University of Canberra
- University of New England
- University of Newcastle
- University of Sydney
- University of Technology, Sydney
- Western Sydney University
Further information, https://bit.ly/34XIdkl
Your GSSC Careers team
McGuire campus - Lynda Bruce and Ant Newham
Mooroopna campus - Ruth O’Bree and Mary-ann Linehan. Mary-ann is the College Partnerships leader.
Wanganui campus – Tarsh Boyko and Graeme Crosbie. Graeme is the Careers Leader across the College, Tarsh is the new VCE Leader.
Your GSSC Careers website
Graeme Crosbie
Careers Leader
Greater Shepparton SC