Wedderburn College Newsletter

Careers 

and Pathways

Careers and Pathways

 

Don’t miss your chance to have a life-changing STEM experience. The NYSF Year 12 Program offers an exciting range of in-person and digital science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences for participants across Australia. If you’re a year 11 student you can apply now!

 

The program will run for 12 days from 10 to 25 January 2022. Applications close on 2 July 2021.

 

Find tips on applying and answers to common questions visit:

www.nysf.edu.au/what-we-do/how-to-apply/

 

 

 

The Swinburne Science Experience – Hawthorn

 

 

Wednesday 7 July 8:30 am - Friday 9 July 4:00 pm

 

If you’re in Year 9 or 10 and you know that the science of today is the technology of tomorrow, then you’ll want to come to campus to learn and explore STEM through interactive, hands-on workshops and demonstrations.

 

You’ll meet leaders from the scientific community, work with innovative technologies in our specialised labs and facilities, watch out-of-this-world science demonstrations and participate in hands-on workshops that will challenge and excite.

 

Join us for our action-packed July program and see where a career in science can take you. Funded places are available. If you have any questions, please email us at engage@swinburne.edu.au.

Cost: $190 – Funded places available

Find out more:

www.swinburne.edu.au/events/2021/07/science-experience/

 

 

 

 

The Adventures of You is a series of three, short animations that explore the mental skills required for career and life decision making. The animations will help you to identify executive functions, relate them to your daily lives and take consistent, long-term action to improve your skills.

 

www.myfuture.edu.au/career-insight/details?id=making-good-career-decisions-the-adventures-of-you#/

 

 

 

5 STEM Careers for People Who Want to Work Outdoors

 

Would you rather spend your days on your feet in the great outdoors than stuck behind a desk? If you think STEM jobs are all about sitting in front of computers and in labs, think again.

There are heaps of careers in STEM that can take you all over the world, and let you get your hands dirty.

Careers with STEM has made a video showcasing 5 jobs in STEM you could consider if you want to work outdoors.

Watch the video here: https://careerswithstem.com.au/outdoor-jobs-video/

 

 

University of Melbourne | A Day at Melbourne 

 

 

Thursday 8 July 2021, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Morning Session)

Thursday 8 July 2021, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Afternoon Session)

 

An event for Year 10 and 11 students from Victoria and interstate to get a taste of the university experience at Melbourne. Join us at A Day at Melbourne (morning session) to see for yourself:

  • A tour of our beautiful Parkville campus and explore all the buildings and library’s the university has to offer
  • Get a taste of Melbourne through lectures and interactive workshop sessions that will challenge you to think critically
  • Gain insight to the broad areas of study available to you at university and how breadth and majors can design a degree as unique as you, setting yourself up for a successful career
  • At the expo you’ll have the chance to chat with our staff about studying at Melbourne, including our courses, student societies and support services.

Find out more: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/events-for-future-students/all-events-listing/a-day-at-melbourne-morning-session

 

Find out more: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/events-for-future-students/all-events-listing/a-day-at-melbourne-afternoon-session

 

 

 

Electrical Technician Virtual Work Experience

 

Join our new Electrical Technician work experience and discover how technicians keep our railway tracks safe and running. Learn to investigate faults in communication systems and conduct necessary repairs; while keeping yourself and others safe in tricky electrical scenarios. Over the next four weeks, you’ll engage with practical problem solving and gain industry knowledge of electrical equipment, maintenance, and safety. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain exclusive feedback from mentors and leading industry experts at Inland Rail on your final project.

If you…

  • Are curious about machines and how electrical mechanisms work
  • Enjoy fixing and tinkering with things
  • Want to work in the field, not at a desk
  • Are looking to build practical industry skills
  • Would like an industry mentor and career guidance

 

Then this experience was made for you!

‍What you will gain:

  • A cool toolbox of engineering and analysis techniques
  • Technical and soft skills to boost your professional growth
  • Understanding of electrical safety processes
  • Industry knowledge of wayside signalling equipment
  • Feedback on your work and progress from industry mentors and a program facilitator
  • Certified microcredential titled, ‘Electrical Technician work experience at Inland Rail’, to kick-start your career in areas related to electrical maintenance and repair, as well as related fields

 

For further information visit: https://www.grandshake.co/product/electrical-technician

 

 

 

 

All Year 11 & 12 Students receive a copy of the North Central LLEN Careers Newsletter (Emailed weekly). This Newsletter contains information about upcoming Career events, University & TAFE Webinars, Open Day information, Post School options, Apprenticeships, Scholarships + more. 

Parents/guardians are welcome to be on the distribution list (so you don’t miss any info 😊). 

To join the email distribution list please contact Sue Clay – Careers & Pathways @ NCLLEN: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

 

 

 

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au