Important Year 12

Careers Hub

What's in this last issue Term 4?

This will be the last week for the Year 12 Careers Hub Information page so please take a moment to note any up and coming important deadlines. Remember you can still check your Compass Newsfeed (and emails) until the end of the year for news and updates. 

• CANCELLED COURSES
• CHANGE OF PREFERENCES
  • Monash Science
  • Full List of all institutions
• OTHER NEWS FROM MONASH
• SCHOOL LEAVERS INFORMATION KIT
• APPLYING INTERSTATE
• EARLY ENTRY SCHEMES
• COURSE MATRIX
• MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

CANCELLED COURSES

For a full list of cancelled, amended, and new courses, visit VTAC Course Updates

CHANGE OF PREFERENCES (C.O.P) INFORMATION

-MONASH SCIENCE C.O.P

Science is the ultimate career for those who want to unlock the secrets of the universe… and have a lot of fun in the process. Scientists dissect and discover, explode and explore, investigate and invent – and their work can genuinely change the world. Please visit this link for your 'Essential Guide' and Change of preference Information.

If you can't make it to the Monash Change of Preference Expo being held on the 30th & 31st December, or would like to have a conversation - They are holding a Zoom drop in session with Monash staff and current students. Join us for a chat about pathways or for some Science course advice on Thursday 31 December 4:00pm-6:00pm.

-ALL INSTITUTIONS

Full List of events are available in this PDF (below)

You can also find a complete calendar of events here on our Careers Website.

NEWS FROM MONASH

• News from Monash University
  
  • New Way to Explore Engineering
     
  • New Biomedical Engineering Specialisation
     
  • New Majors in Business and Commerce Degrees
     
  • New double degree — Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of IT
     
  • New major — European Languages

NEW SCHOOL LEAVERS INFORMATION KIT

All students in Year 12 should have received an email with information and links about this new initiative. This kit has been developed to help students understand the education, training, career opportunities and pathways available to them in 2021.

Transitioning from school can sometimes be challenging and COVID-19 has presented some additional challenges. The aim of this kit is to help support you in making decisions about your next steps after leaving school and to equip you with resources to be better informed about your education, training and work options. The National Career Institute’s (NCI) School Leavers Information Kithas been specially developed to help you at this time and includes:

• Resources to support you to make decisions about the right career and pathway for you to get there post-school;
   
• Information on work and education options such as university, vocational education and training (VET), apprenticeships, volunteering and community service;
   
• Tips and resources to help you update your resume and apply for jobs;
   
• Resources outlining government funding support and subsidies available to you.

The NCI has also set up the 

School Leavers Information Service. This is a free support to help navigate the School Leavers Information Kit and the NCI’s

'YourCareer' website and where necessary, will refer callers to relevant government programs, support services, and/or career guidance. Through this service young people also have the option to:

Call: 1800 CAREER or 1800 227 337

Text: SLIS2020 to 0429 009 435

Email: schoolleavers.nci@dese.gov.au

Visit: https://yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support/

The website provides a host of other information for all ages including links to support services that are available  to help find employment, manage your own wellbeing and look after your rights. Find out if you are eligible for any of the programs and payments available for people seeking to study or work.

APPLYING INTERSTATE 

To apply for interstate courses you can access the different admission centres here: http://www.vtac.edu.au/applying/courses/interstate.html

EARLY ENTRY SCHEMES

Early Entry Schemes close between now and December - each institution differs – Remember to check the latest Updated T3 Careers edition below for details (new edition due shortly).

UWA - Early Entry Closes 11 December

Visit: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate-school-leaver#login

CQ - Principal's Recommendation Scheme

Visit: https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/future-students/future-study-options/high-school-to-uni-and-tafe/principals-recommendation-scheme

RMIT Pathways Guaranteed

Pathways Guaranteed gives you the option to preference pathway packages in VTAC. This means you will be able to secure your place in your dream course by completing your vocational studies (otherwise known as TAFE) first and graduate with two internationally-recognised RMIT qualifications.

Explore the participating courses and find your pathway here.

MORE ON OUR CAREER WEBSITE

For a complete list of University Early Entry and Scholarship Schemes please visit our dedicated page on the Preshil Careers website here.

COURSE MATRIX

For Course Descriptions in Victoria please download the 2020 Matrix below.

FINDING INFORMATION

Compass News and Notifications

Please remember to log in and read your  Compass Newsfeed as we regularly post updated information about tertiary open days, information sessions, work experience and workshop opportunities, updated Careers and industry news and a host of other information. You can also set up notification alerts on your phone for Compass so you will be instantly notified and never miss anything.

Excellent Resource Links: 

Careers Website: www.preshilcareers.com.au

Ace Day Job Videos: Preshil Clickview

Explore: Careers In Tech Videos

Useful Links: Australian Jobs 2019

Future focused: 100 Jobs of the Future

VTAC Resources: Year 12 Guide

School Leavers: Information Kit

'YourCareer' website

Tertiary Institution Snapshots: 

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

You can  contact me in the Online Careers Hub in Zoom. Please use this link on the Preshil Careers website to make an appointment because it syncs to my calendar to avoid clashes. If you have any questions, concerns or need a face to face appointment please email me anytime at bronte.howell@preshil.vic.edu.au

Thanks to Jacky Burton from the Yarra Career Practitioners Group and Compass Career News who tirelessly each year has put together a lot of the one-sheet information guides that help us collate tertiary course information into the one place for students to easily access.