Careers News
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Student article online
Well done to Year 10's Katrina Gustafsson and Marlo Petrilli - during their work experience with the Foundation for Young Australians they authored an article which has been included on the FYA website. The full article can be viewed at:
https://www.fya.org.au/2018/06/20/why-teenagers-arent-to-blame-for-being-tired/
Bond University Scholarship Application
Process for High School Leavers
See this guide for an outline of the steps to applying for a scholarship for students currently studying Year 12.
Melbourne Career Expo
The 17th annual Melbourne Career Expo will be held next month at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf, on Friday 20 to Sunday 22 July 2018.
All Year 11 students will be attending this event together on Friday, July 20. Information about this excursion will be communicated via Compass and your YLPLs.
For students in other year levels, you can also access FREE entry to attend the Career Expo with your family by downloading the attachment below.
Melbourne Career Expo - sponsored by SpotJobs
20-22 July 2018
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
03 9620 9920
FREE Entry tickets at www.CareerExpo.com.au
Guide to US, UK and Canadian Universities
This guide will take you through the basics of how to apply to universities in the US, UK and Canada as well as how to apply for sport scholarships in the US.
Neuroscience Conference
Please find attached a flyer for an upcoming Neuroscience Student Conference on Saturday 21 July at Methodist Ladies’ College, Kew. This event is open to all secondary students (7-12) across Victoria. Students may be registered by families or through their school. Parents are unable to remain for the day. Tickets are $20 for students (includes morning tea and lunch).
This event is designed by students for students to enable access to research and researchers in this field. We have a great line up of presenters with researchers from Assoc. Professors to PhD candidates sharing their work. In addition we have a panel discussion on ‘Careers in brain research’ to close the day. We are also keen to have a student poster display of any work they have done in this field.
Registrations are via www.trybooking.com/VOYO. A link to sign up for workshops will be sent to attendees closer to the date.
Melbourne Polytechnic Information Sessions
The best way to find out whether a specific course and institution will be a good match for you is to visit them. Melbourne Polytechnic is hosting a range of Information and Enrolment sessions over the next month, and they have a huge selection of vocational courses suited to every interest area. There’s no obligation to sign up, and you will get to speak to staff, as well as inspect the rooms and facilities while you are there. Sign up via the link below:
https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/information-enrolment-sessions/
Interested in a career in the hotel industry?
This year’s Global Career Hotel Experience for Year 11 and 12 students who are interested in learning more about the hotel industry will take place on 1st July 2018 at The Grand Hyatt Melbourne Register here
Applications to The Hotel School’s Early Entry Program Now Open
This is a GREAT opportunity for all Year 12 students who are interested in studying a Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management in 2019
Why You Should Apply:
- We look for potential. Not at your ATAR scores;
- Study at Australia's Top Hotel Management School (Ranked #38 among the World's Top Universities that specialise in the subject of Hospitality Management Course*);
- Take advantage of The Hotel School's unique industry connections;
- Get job-ready with our Award-winning Work-Integrated-Learning professional development programs.
Australian Defense Force Gap Year 2019
Gap Year is a unique opportunity for students to try out a career in Navy, Army or Air Force and get a feel for a military life without committing for a longer period.
In 2019 there are 14 roles to choose from ranging from admin to supply, and even artillery. Places are filling fast - click here for more information
Inside Monash Seminars
Get the inside story of what it’s really like to study at Monash. You’ll hear from a current student, a past student and an academic. All seminars start at 6.30pm. See their website for more information: https://www.monash.edu/inside-monash
ACU university experience day
Registrations are now open for our University Experience day. This free event is to help students in years 10, 11 or 12 get a taste of life at ACU and to try out our degrees. We’ll be offering workshops in arts, business, education, health and lots more.
On the day students will be able to:
- participate in two hands-on workshops to sample a degree of their choice
- meet ACU staff and current students
- get a feel for the local ACU campus
- learn about industries and careers
- hear helpful tips on preparing for university
- enjoy the entertainment and fun campus atmosphere
To register for the University Experience day at our Melbourne Campus, click here.
To register for the University Experience day at our Ballarat Campus, click here.