From the Careers Centre....

It’s been a busy start to the 2016 year in the Careers Centre! Congratulations to the class of 2015, many of whom have secured a position in their chosen university or TAFE course, started their apprenticeships or moved on to employment.

So what’s out there if you are looking to continue studying after Year 12? What are the options? University? TAFE (VET)? Apprenticeships? This week we cover what some of the options are.

One option is university study. Research shows that those who have a university degree are (on average) less likely to be unemployed and are likely to earn more during their lifetimes than those who do not.

Others will want to complete a vocational course (VET) like hospitality, childcare or graphic design.

Another significant group will complete an apprenticeship or traineeship in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, mechanics, refrigeration or office administration.

Those entering employment with no study plans need to understand that their career options and earning capacity are likely to be limited in the long term.

** Qualifications are VITAL**

Thinking of University? There are nine in Victoria:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has campuses in Fitzroy and Ballarat. It is a small but growing national university, publicly funded, open to those of any or no faith.
Deakin University’s largest campus is in Burwood, but it also has campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool. It is a large university offering a very broad range of degrees.
Federation University has campuses in Ballarat and in Gippsland. It is a fairly small university serving two rural communities.
La Trobe University’s main campus in in Bundoora, but it also has campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton. It is a large university.
Monash University is very large; its main campus is in Clayton, but it also has campuses in Berwick, Caulfield and Frankston (Peninsula Campus) (also in Malaysia and Prato in Italy).
RMIT is a large dual-sector institution (a VET provider as well) in the city, with other campuses in Brunswick and Bundoora.
Swinburne is a dual-sector institution with a university campus in Hawthorn and VET campuses in the city, Croydon, Hawthorn and Wantirna.
The University of Melbourne is the oldest University, its main campus being in Parkville. It also has specialised campuses in Burnley, Creswick, Dookie, Shepparton, Southbank and Werribee.
Victoria University’s main campus is in Footscray, but it also has campuses in the city, Melton, St Albans, Sunshine and Werribee. VU is a provider of higher education and VET courses.

NOTE: Charles Sturt University is sometimes listed with Victorian Universities. It is a NSW university with a campus on the Victoria/NSW border (Albury-Wodonga).

There are many providers of vocational education (VET) such as Bendigo, Box Hill Institute, Chisholm, Gordon, Holmesglen, Kangan, Melbourne Polytechnic, RMIT, Swinburne, VU.

If you are considering any you must start developing your network of contacts now.

With so many institutions available it is important that you do some research during your senior years at school. This includes attending Open Days, Career Expos, school holiday programs and so on. I will keep you updated on the many different opportunities that are available for you to participate in to increase your knowledge …it's up to you though to take the leap and participate!

WORK EXPERIENCE:- V1 students (Year 10) will again be participating in Work Experience during the year. Students are encouraged to find work placements that are meaningful and linked to their future career aspirations. It is anticipated that the work experience week will in term four- date to be confirmed in next newsletter. Work experience information to Vi families will be sent home in March.

Go4IT work experience program for Girls in Year 10. Melbourne :22-26 August

The week-long program is designed to give girls who are interested in IT contact with our CEO Deborah Hadwen, senior leadership team and our clients (eg. Westpac, AGL, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank), soft skills including an interview skills workshop and hands on IT experience in coding computer software. The program format is represented in the diagram below.

** For more information, see Jodie in Careers.

Work Experience Opportunity with a Surveyor

Interested in Geography, Maths, IT and the outdoors?

If this sounds like you, why not try out surveying with a work experience placement.

Register your details here and we’ll make enquiries on your behalf. You could also ring your local surveying firm and ask if they have any placements available.

Students keen on finding out more about a career in surveying might like to take up the opportunity to apply for a Work Experience placement with a local surveyor. Visit Work Experience with a Surveyor and register to receive information about available places. Applications for 2016 are now open!

Students who wish to find out what surveying is, what surveyors do, where to study and what it takes might like to browse Surveying - a Life without Limits

WHERE THE GROWTH IN FUTURE JOBS IS

The Employment Outlook to November 2019 provides an overview of the employment outlook across industries, occupations, states and territories and regions. This report is based on the previously released 2015 Employment Projections for the five years to November 2019.

The Australian Government estimates that the job market will grow 1.2 million by Nov 2019. Currently 11.6 million people are in jobs and this will increase by 10% to 12.8 million. More than 50% of the new jobs will require a Diploma or Degree.

The top jobs by growth:

1. Sports, Travel and Personal Service workers

2. Information professionals

3. Health, Education, ICT and other managers

4. Health Diagnostic and Therapy professionals

5. Carers and Aides

6. General-Inquiry Clerks, Call Centre, Receptionists

7. Legal, Social and Welfare professionals

8. Medical Practitioners and Nurses

9. Sales, Marketing & Public Relations professionals

10. Community and Personal Service workers

11. Health and Welfare Support workers

12. Food Trades

13. ICT Professionals

Students are encouraged to speak to the Careers Team, Jodie or Pam, about finding their pathway into further study after secondary school.

A reminder that you are able to contact Jodie with any questions relating to Career information via email mccarthy.jodie.n@edumail.vic.gov.au or at the school Tuesday to Friday.

Jodie McCarthy

Careers & Pathways Manager

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