Careers News 

Nossal High Careers and Pathways Expo 2022 – Thursday 21 July

After two years of not being able to hold this on-campus event it is very exciting to see the return of the NHS Careers and Pathways Expo this year. This event provides a great opportunity for students and their families to find out more about tertiary course options and career pathways, speak with and ask questions of tertiary institution representatives, and hear from Nossal alumni about their career journeys and tertiary study experiences. Please see the attached flyer for an overview of this event and the attached program provides details about the information stands, alumni talks and panel discussions that will be held on the night for you to plan your evening to get the most benefit.

VTAC opens for applications from Year 12s at the beginning of August

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) opens for applications from current Year 12s in August. I will be running an assembly for Year 12 students at the beginning of August to guide them through setting up a VTAC account and the VTAC course application process. Important information about tertiary applications (Victorian and interstate) is being shared by me with Year 12s in the Class of 2023 Careers channel on Teams – it is essential that Year 12s regularly check and carefully read the posts in this channel to stay informed and updated. As a qualified and registered Career Practitioner, I also provide advice and support to students on tertiary study and career pathways via one-on-one Careers counselling sessions – it is compulsory for every Year 12 to have at least one appointment with me this year to discuss their post-high school goals and students are to book a time to meet with me using my online appointment booking system found at the top of the Careers channel on Teams. 

VTAC information webinars for Year 12 parents/guardians

VTAC welcomes parents, guardians and carers of Year 12 students to book in for the VTAC’s information webinars listed below. There will be two types of presentation on offer:

• Applying for courses in 2023: provides an overview of the entire application process, including researching courses, creating a VTAC account, preferences, results and offers. It also includes an overview of SEAS and scholarships.
• Understanding special consideration (SEAS) and scholarships: provides detailed information about applying for SEAS and scholarships.

2023 National Youth Science Forum Year 12 program – applications open for current Year 11 students

The National Youth Science Forum Year 12 Program offers an exciting range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences for participants across Australia. The program will run on weekdays between 10 – 24 January 2023 and will be delivered as a mixed-mode experience – a combination of in-person and digital events. At the program, students will have opportunities to:

• participate in tours of science and technology facilities,
• learn about cutting edge research,
• engage with industry partners and research providers,
• learn about university and STEM career pathways,
• mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia, and
• network with former NYSF participants to further increase understanding of STEM-related study and career experiences.

Year 11 students can find out how to apply and submit their applications to the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program here. 

Early bird applications close 24 July ($25 application fee). The NYSF Access and Equity Scholarship Program assists participants who may find it challenging to attend the NYSF Year 12 Program and opens for applications from students after they have applied and been selected for the Program.

RBA Explore Economics webinar recording

RBA have released a full recording of their recent Explore Economics Webinar. Aimed at students in Years 9-12, this event featured young economists discussing the benefits of studying Economics, as well as their study and career paths. It also included an engaging Q&A session in which the presenters provide further career insights.

Victorian Law Week 2022 – Recorded webinars available

Victorian Law Week 2022 is over but recordings of some of the events are now available including the below two Q&A sessions with law students and young lawyers which provide insight into studying law and career options.

Q&A for students wanting to study lawLaw students Abraham Luo, Tessa Amatya, and recent graduate, now judge's associate, Nathaniel Catsourakis touched on the triumps and challenges of law school and different pathways for studying law. They also shared their exam and general study tips for VCE legal studies students. Watch now. 

Q&A for university students about careers in the lawGrace Naug (Victoria Legal Aid), Kathleen O’Callaghan (Fitzroy Legal Service) and Shauna Stanley (Maurice Blackburn) discussed their pathways to becoming lawyers in the community legal sphere. They shared their tips for university students wanting to start a legal career, highlighted the range of jobs that a law degree can lead you to and explored what it’s like representing the most vulnerable people in society. Watch now.

Education USA podcast: Graduate in the USA - How to be recruited as a student athlete 

Australia has a strong sporting culture and playing college sport at US institutions can be a great fit for Aussies. But how do you communicate with US college coaches? Can you be recruited by US colleges from Australia? What are the three sporting associations? In this episode, hear from Aussie Heather Marini, a Division 1 quarterback coach for Brown University’s NCAA football team and former sports coach in Melbourne. Join Marini as she unpacks the recruitment process, talks about how you can find your best fit sports program and US institution, and demystifies how college coaches recruit students. Find out more and listen here.

Clarissa Jacques 

Careers & Pathways Coordinator