Careers Corner
Year 12 Results
It’s an exciting time of the year as the Year 12s have received their ATAR results.
Overseas students will need to change their preferences by Saturday 15th December at 4pm. Local students have an opportunity to do this up to 12 Noon on Wednesday 19th December.
http://www.vtac.edu.au/dates.html
I will be available to see in this period, I will prioritise International Students for the Friday 14th and then local students from Monday onwards.
Please ring on 9571 7838 or email me for an appointment or advice on cmc@gec.vic.edu.au
University Information
University Change of Preference Expos and Hotlines
Each university will have expo or open days during change of Preference week December 14 to December 19 as well as hotlines set up for students to contact staff and chat about courses and pathways. Check individual university websites for dates.
VTAC Videos
This series of videos is useful for students and their families who want to understand or refresh their knowledge of the VTAC preferencing system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omthIvIIaJc&list=PL9fm2yUJHTjiNn-9g5hhXzYBmI2eFh-yf
Pathways to University
If you’re worried you won’t get the marks to get into the university course you were hoping for, check out the universities’ websites about pathways options into their degrees.
Monash – https://www.monash.edu/study/courses/entry-pathways-domestic
Deakin – http://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/entry-pathways
La Trobe – http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/undergrad/how-to-apply/pathways
RMIT – https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/pathways
Swinburne – https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/degrees/pathways/
VU – https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/courses/pathways-to-vu
Fed Uni – http://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-feduni/which-course/pathways
ACU – http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/pathways_And_entry_schemes
Three things first year Uni students need to know
Get the tips here – http://this.deakin.edu.au/study/three-things-first-year-uni-students-need-to-know
ACU: Find out about deferring
If you’re not sure whether you’re going to accept your ACU offer, find out about deferring here.
http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/applying/returning_to_study
Careers in biomedical science
Find out your options – http://this.deakin.edu.au/career/surprising-careers-in-biomedical-science
MedView– Uncovering the UCAT
Monday 7 January | Melbourne
Wednesday 23 January | Geelong
Unsure about changes in medical school admissions testing? Come decipher the shift from UMAT to UCAT for Australian med school admissions.
Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/MedView/events/?ref=page_internal La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary
Twilight Tour
19 December | 9pm
Our guide will walk with your group through the Sanctuary and using spotlights, you will be able to spot some of our night-time creatures, whilst also learning about what we do and about the animals that live in this area.
Bookings are essential - https://www.facebook.com/events/560607190939076/
Engineering Link Project 2019
Melbourne (La Trobe University) – April
Melbourne (La Trobe University) – Sept 23 & 24
An ELP lasts for two days, with each day following a similar format. Students select a discipline they are interested in and they spend the day working in that area.
Projects are offered to Year 10, 11 and 12 students, depending on the location.
Over the course of each day, the students complete a proposal detailing the problem, test results and the recommended solution which is assessed by the guest engineer. The students then build their final solution and test it, usually to destruction, before debriefing again with the engineer.
During the Project, the students tour the host university, inspecting facilities and observing current research projects and highlights of each faculty.
If you are a teacher or student and want more information, please click here.
Find out more - https://telg.com.au/programs/elp/
TAFE and Apprenticeships
TAFE Victoria – How You Can Study For free in 2019
If you’ve been trying to decide whether you’re ready to jump into a new course or career, here’s some news you need to know. FREE TAFE…for lots of jobs.
Find out more - https://www.vic.gov.au/freetafe.html
Work Experience
I’m hoping the Year 9s will continue to research and apply for their work experience positions during their school holidays. If you need a Work Experience form, or missed out on the information that was delivered during the Year 9 program please come and see me in the Senior School Office.
Monash Health Work Experience Program
The Monash Health Work Experience Program provides secondary students with the opportunity to gain insight into Monash Health as an organisation and gain experience in the healthcare industry.
The program is open to year 10 to 12 students who, as a part of their school curriculum, are required to undertake work experience for a period of one week (five consecutive working days). Students are placed within departments to observe and learn. Students are able to participate in activities as appropriate according to the training or expertise they require.
2019 Applications now open
Please note that the work experience vacancy will close once positions have been allocated and filled. Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to offer work experience to all students who apply.
To apply please click here
Find out more - http://monashhealth.org/careers/work-experience/
General Information
Job Spotlight Radiographer
Combine medicine, tech, and people skills with a career in radiology.
Average Salary – starts from $50,000 per year
Job growth is expected to be strong in this area
Carol McCaskie
Careers and Pathways Coordinator