Careers Corner
2017 Year 12 Students
It’s an exciting time of the year as the Year 12s have now received their ATAR results.
Local students can change their preferences up until Wednesday 20th December. Check the VTAC website for further information on this. Go to:
http://www.vtac.edu.au/dates.html
I am available to see students during this time. Please call on 9571 7838 or email me for an appointment or advice on cmc@gec.vic.edu.au
University Information
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
Swinburne: New Architecture Degree
Swinburne is introducing an architecture degree in 2018. If you want to study architecture and would like to expand the pool of universities you apply to, check it out.
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/06/architecture-makes-its-way-to-swinburne.php
Careers in biomedical science
Find out your options – http://this.deakin.edu.au/career/surprising-careers-in-biomedical-science
National Summer Art Scholarship
13 – 20 January 2018 in Canberra, ACT
If you are in Year 11 and interested in art, you can spend a week this summer (13 – 20 January 2018) at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
Become one of sixteen students selected from around the nation—two from each state and territory—to participate in the National Summer Art Scholarship in 2018.
Applications close 6 November.
Find our more and apply – https://nga.gov.au/SummerArtScholarship/
TAFE and Apprenticeships
Box Hill Institute Info Sessions
Tue 12 December, 4pm – City campus
Thu 14 December, 4pm – Lilydale Lakeside campus
Mon 18 December, 4pm – Box Hill campus
More information – http://www.boxhill.edu.au/bod-events/
ADFA Applications Open Now
Applying for ADFA is a competitive, dual application process that can take up to 12 months. It's preferable you apply in Year 11, but you can still apply in Year 12.
Applications for 2018 Year 12 Students (for 2019 entry) close at the end of February 2018.
https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/australian-defence-force-academy/how-to-apply
Year 9
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.
General Information
Camp America Job Fair 2018
13 January, 11am @ The Ibis Melbourne
GET HIRED ON THE SPOT at the 2018 Camp America Job Fairs.
Camp Directors from camps across the USA will be heading to Melbourne to hire people like you. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet camp directors and have that face to face interaction you cannot have when being hired through our online process. Ask Camp Directors directly about their camps, speak with Student Flights about your after-camp travel or simply hear more about the Camp America program.
Register here – https://campamerica.com.au/events/job-fair-2018-melbourne/
Coding Resources
This page from Careers with STEM has some great coding resources for you to check out if you’re interested in learning some coding or want to pursue a career path in the area.
Check them out – https://careerswithstem.com/coding-resources/
Australian Government Cadetships, Scholarships and Work Experience Opportunities
The Australian government has a number of cadetship, scholarship, and work experience opportunities within Australian government departments and agencies. To view these opportunities, visit:
Jetstar Apprenticeship Program
Jetstar anticipate accepting applications for their 2018 intake in mid-to-end of 2017. Sign up online to be kept informed of job openings.
https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/careers/apprenticeship
GMG Monash Summer Camp
‘Girls make Games Summer Camp’ hosted by Monash University. Attendees will learn:
Game Programming
Game Design
Game Art
Audio Engineering
Practice Pitching to Industry Experts
Plus there is an excursion to a local game studio/tech company
Camp is being held 15 January 2018-20 January 2018 at Monash University. Age group 12-15 years, there is a cost involved. For more details see Ms McCaskie in the Senior School Office.
Young Lions Advocacy and Ambassadors Program (YAAP)
This is a 12-month volunteer program for people aged 16–24 who are passionate about social change and getting young people’s voices heard. Participants will develop their leadership and advocacy skills. Applications close Fri 12 January 2018.
Apply now – http://whitelion.asn.au/volunteer-for-yaap
Carol McCaskie
Careers and Pathways Coordinator