Careers News

Work Experience for Year 10s

Year 10 students and their families are reminded that students need to be finalising their placements as soon as possible in order to secure one which will have value in terms of career and study planning. All Year 10 students are expected to be completing a placement during the week of November 20-24, although additional placements can be organised at other times – see photo for block-out dates.

Remember that volunteering offers a wide range of rewarding and informative experiences as well as paid work!

Opportunity: University of Melbourne Year 11 Experience

Are you a rural student, first in the family to consider university or do you identify as indigenous? Come and experience student life at the University of Melbourne!

UniExperience gives Year 11 students the opportunity to come on-campus and experience university life first-hand. The two-day program demystifies the university experience by giving you the chance to stay at our Parkville campus and take part in a range of sessions covering many aspects of tertiary study.

• July 6-7
• University of Melbourne, Parkville
• Register by June 16
• $100

Open Days 2017

Start thinking about which unis you would like to check out during next term and calendar in the dates on this flyer. Preparing for these events well in advance helps you get the most out of them, especially on days when more than one uni is holding its Open Day. Check individual websites for events, seminars and scheduling options to ensure you experience the aspects of the uni that interest you most. Start visiting unis well before Year 12!

Early Entry University Schemes for Year 12s

Year 12 students should check to see whether they are eligible for any of these programs, and whether they would like to apply. Various deadlines apply, and they are all coming up quite quickly.

Examples include:

• La Trobe’s Aspire Program – closes August 31
• ACU’s Early Achievers Program – closes July 17
• ACU’s Passion for Law Program – closes September 15
• ACU’s Passion for Business Program - closes September 15

See early newsletters or google the uni name + program name to find out more and apply.

Are you considering a Gap Year?

Lattitude Global Volunteering will be hosting a Melbourne Information Night for the general public as an opportunity for those interested to come and find out more about our organisation and the programs we have on offer for 2017.

The information session will take place on the 8th of June at the Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road, Richmond from 6pm-7pm.

We would like to invite any Northcote High School students interested in our programs and their parents to attend.

A link to a flyer for this event is available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6urtp4s17l5sqb7/Melbourne%20Info%20Night.pdf?dl=0

Do you want to work with animals?

If you would like to work with animals, but don’t know which area would be right for you, visit the RSCPA on Wednesday 28 June for their Animal Career Discovery Day and set yourself on the path to success.

During the session you will be able to:

• Gain industry insights from professionals actively working in a range of animal care and protection roles, from vet nurses and education officers to adoption officers and inspectors.
• Includes interactive Q&A sessions, hands-on activities and a behind-the scenes tour of our RSPCA Burwood East facilities.

Date: Wednesday 28 June 2017

Time: 9am to 3.30pm

Cost: $65

Where: RSPCA, Burwood

NOTE: This is a school day, so you will need to see your YLPL for a blue form to catch up on missed work, and your parents will need to approve your absence on Compass. This event is not organised nor attended by NHS staff.

F0lio preparation workshop

Ready Set Design is a series of three workshops for students in Years 11 and 12 where they can learn about careers and tertiary programs in design, develop their folio, and practise their interview and presentation skills.

Registrations are now open for workshop 2 (Folio Bytes), which will be held on

Saturday 1 July at RMIT’s City campus.

Folio Bytes gives students the chance to meet practising designers, and create a piece of work that they can include in their design folios. Students will be able to speak to the designers (who also teach in RMIT design programs) about what makes a good folio, and get a valuable insight into the application process for design programs.

Students can choose one of four specialised workshop sessions: fashion illustration, graphic design, architecture and building design, and drawing for design.

For more information and to register, click here.

Winter holiday programs: Fashion Photography and Drawing

The Fashion Photography program is a creative school holiday program open for Years 9 to 12 students who would like a quick intensive introduction to professional, standard photographic techniques. 

Participants will learn everything from how cameras work, to styling and a step-by-step guide to planning a fashion shoot. 

Places are limited, so  apply early to avoid disappointment.

Date: 3 – 7 July 2017

Time: Registration from 9.00am (for 3.00pm finish)

Venue: Swinburne Wantirna Campus, 369 Stud Road, Wantirna, 3152

Register now!

The Drawing Winter workshop is a school holiday program open for Years 9 to 12 students who would like a quick intensive introduction to different drawing techniques. 

Places are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

Date: 12 July 2017

Session Times:

Register for the morning session: 9.30-12.30pm

Register for the afternoon session: 1.00-3.30pm

Venue: Swinburne Wantirna Campus, 369 Stud Road, Wantirna, 3152

Opportunity: 'Day in the Life' of a Creative Artist

• Thursday 15 June 9.30am - 3pm
• Box Hill Institute - Nelson Campus in Box Hill.

Students choose 2 workshops from a range of 3 :

1.  Focus on creative concepts used in Graphic Design. Using a variety of materials, students will have the chance to have fun while gaining graphic-design skills.

2.  Focus on Fashion Illustration, where students will learn the golden rules of fashion illustration.

3. Focus on Building a Portfolio where students will learn the secrets of developing a killer portfolio in preparation for selection interviews.

Although this is free, students must apply via the following link:

A Day in the Life of A Creative Artist Application

NOTE: This is a school day, so you will need to see your YLPL for a blue form to catch up on missed work, and your parents will need  to approve your absence on Compass. This event is not organised nor attended by NHS staff.