Student Services : Careers
Welcome back to Term 2
This term is going to be another busy one! Year 9 students are having their Morrisby interviews this week, and the feedback we are getting is that the discussions are informative and interesting. Well done to all those students who completed their Morrisby profiling and I hope that you find the program useful in inspiring thinking and conversations about your future career plans.
We are also completing the final preparations for Year 10 work experience week. The absolute final day for ALL paperwork requirements being submitted is Friday 30 April. No extensions will be provided beyond this date. Those who have not been able to find a placement for work experience will be participating in a virtual work experience week from home. The Careers Department have been putting in significant time and effort in creating an interesting, interactive and informative experience for all those students who have not been able to find face-to-face placements in our ‘covid-normal’ world.
Subject selection for 2022 process will also kick-off late this term, so there’s never been a better time to read, discuss and ponder your approach to career development.
Year 10 Work Experience 2021
All the information, including a checklist, instructions and forms are on myNorthcoteHigh > Careers >Work Experience. Students have received instructions in Connect, and there is a checklist on myNorthcoteHigh that they can use. Although our initial deadline for work experience forms was the end of last term,the final deadline is Friday 30 Aprilfor all May placements.
VCE and Careers Expo
Australia's biggest education and careers expo is now in its 29th year! Dozens of exhibitors from all over Australia will be in attendance providing
Information and resources for the VCE
Information about tertiary study, university, TAFE and training courses
Career advice
Study advice
Employment advice and opportunities
Apprenticeship and traineeship advice
International exchange and gap year programs
Over and above access to exhibitors, attendees will also have access to seminars on topics including –
VCE subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development
Tertiary courses
Careers
Employment opportunities
Gap year options
This event will take place at the Caulfield Racecourse 1 – 2 May 2021, from 9.00am – 3.00pm. For more information check out https://www.vceandcareers.com.au/
Please note tickets must be pre-purchased online.
La Trobe University Aspire program applications open
The Aspire programrewards the skills and knowledge students gain from the positive impact they have made on their school or community through community service or volunteering. Designed to give Year 12s the tools they need to succeed at La Trobe and beyond, students accepted into the Aspire program will get:
- A taste of university life at La Trobe with special on-campus events before the year commences
- The chance to meet and connect with like-minded students
- Leadership opportunities, career development, networking, and industry mentoring
- VCE revision lectures for Year 12’s in the September school holidays
- Access to La Trobe’s extensive library and campus resources
- Induction into La Trobe’s Enrichment Program to prepare for what is to come
Successful applicants also receive their early conditional offer in September for their chosen course along with minimum ATAR requirements. Many courses have a minimum ATAR of 55.00, but some professional degree programs have higher requirements.
Up to 40 Aspire scholarships, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students.
Further details can be found at the How to Apply link. Applications open 19 April 2021 and close 31 August 2021.
Researching Tertiary institutions and courses
This term there are many opportunities to attend information webinars on a range of universities and courses. Please refer to the weekly Career News (last few weeks) for further information: myNorthcoteHigh>Careers>Weekly Career Newsletter.