Careers News 

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.

Items in the 21 October 2022 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4 
• Tax File Number 
• Box Hill Institute: New Pathway into Swinburne’s Bachelor of Architecture 
  • News from Deakin University 
  • Pathways Finder
• New Major in the Bachelor of Business
• Campus Living – Student Village The University of Melbourne 
• Carlton College of Sport 
• Snapshot of Kangan Institute in 2022

Items in the 28 October 2022 Career News – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4
• C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship
• Young Endeavour Youth Scheme
• News from Monash University
  • Pathways to Education Courses at Monash
• Useful links to Victorian Universities Student Support Services
• Links to Victorian University Clubs & Societies
• Snapshot of Melbourne Polytechnic in 2022

Education USA public info session: Learn all about U.S. college sport options – Thursday 3 November at 5:30pm

If your goal is to be recruited as a student-athlete to a U.S. college then don't miss this session that will unpack all your options. Best for students in years 8 to 11 and those supporting the process including parents and coaches. Find out more about this free event and reserve your spot here.

Chisholm Sports Academy Soccer Discovery Day at Casey Fields – Saturday 12 November, 10am to 12pm

This is your chance to experience first-hand what it is like to be a student-athlete at the Chisholm Soccer Academy and train with former Melbourne Victory Assistant Coach and Chisholm Sports Academy’s Head Coach, Aaron Healey.

If you’re an aspiring athlete passionate about Soccer and studying Year 11 or 12 in 2023 OR you’re currently completing your senior secondary program and looking to complete a Fitness industry qualification or Dual Diploma of Sport / Sport & Recreation Management in 2023, then Chisholm Sports Academy might just be for you! Their free Soccer discovery day combines both practical skills training with their coaching team as well as information about what it is like being a student athlete. Find out more and register here.

Swinburne Alumnight: Meet Swinburne Grads – Tuesday 15 November, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Have you ever wanted to just cut to the chase and ask a uni’s graduates “what was it like”? How did they get where they are, what path did they take? And if they could do it again, is there anything they’d do differently? Here’s your chance to do just that. This November, prospective Swinburne students can join the Alumnight: Meet Swinburne Grads for an evening of networking with the people that know Swinburne best. Find out more and register here.

Monash Business School podcast for school students

Monash Business School launched the ‘What I wish I knew about studying business’ podcast this year to help school students make the leap to university life. Marketing and arts graduate Georgie Wildoer features in the latest episode of this podcast, discussing her global study experience. Listen to this episode here and find out more about the podcast here.

La Trobe Year 12 Online Hub

The Year 12 Online Hub has all the info students need. There’s a guide to submitting references, details about scholarships and CSPs, info on the different study areas, and more. Year 12 students can explore course options, hear from real La Trobe students, find out key dates and tasks, and take the mystery out of choosing La Trobe. Explore the Year 12 Online Hub.

REMINDER: Tertiary scholarship opportunities

VTAC Scholarships applications are now closed but Year 12s can still apply to Victorian scholarships offered by other organisations.  

Either by applying direct to the tertiary institution – you can find a list here. Or the Department of Education and Training list a number of scholarship opportunities for Year 12s undertaking tertiary study in 2023 – these can be found here. And inside this Scholarships Guide you will find a range of scholarships available Australia-wide.  Year 12s are encouraged to research these scholarship opportunities to check eligibility and be informed on the application process and deadlines.

Collarts Summer school holiday workshops

Collarts will once again be opening its doors during the summer holidays for High School students going into years 10, 11 and 12 in 2023. There are 12 workshops on offer across the three days with tickets starting at $15. Limited tickets are available. Click here for more information and book your tickets here.

Clarissa Jacques

Careers & Pathways Coordinator