Resources

Key resources to help with decision-making

• Parents/Guardians helping young people: My Future – Assist your Child: Information for Parents and Carers website (curated resources to assist parents and carers in working with their young people) and especially the recorded Webinar Supporting your child’s career development
• School-leavers: Your Career – School Leavers Info Kit
• Apprenticeship/Traineeship seekers: Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
• Further vocational (VET) study seekers: Victorian Skills Gateway
• Further tertiary study seekers: Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
• Current and continuing students, to assist with school program and elective subject decision making:

• Marist-Sion College Course Guide and linked resources (available on Simon/PAM)
• VCAA website especially for information on VCE Studies, VET, VM and Higher Education www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/ and especially the Where to Now Guide and My VCE Guide
• VTAC website especially if interested in learning about Victorian tertiary courses and pre-requisites www.vtac.edu.au – need help using this tool, check out this helpful video 
• The following attachment Important Subjects for Tertiary Study in Victoria may also provide a helpful guide, especially for Year 10 students.
• My Future website especially the Career Bullseye section if students have a particular subject that they enjoy www.myfuture.edu.au
• Morrisby (for those in Year 9 and above that have an account) www.morrisby.com

AATIS – Resources

• Job Well Done – a collection of real-life stories of apprentices and trainees highlighting the diversity of employment outcomes of Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
• “How do I become…” – which showcases an apprenticeship or traineeship pathway, recent ones have been farrier, dental assistant and bike mechanic, all in demand roles!
• Australia Apprenticeship Readiness Quiz – great resources for determining an individual’s suitability and readiness for an apprenticeship/traineeship.
• I know we also have some amazing local employers in our community and suspect some may be considering options for employing a trainee or apprentice, so you may like to check out the Employer Handbook.

ADF Careers – the new face of Defence Force Recruiting

On 1 July, Defence Force Recruiting will be re-branding to ADF Careers, integrating Navy, Army and Air Force recruitment across the five Defence domains of maritime, land, air, space and cyber.Over the coming months, you’ll see much more of our new brand. Keep an eye out for the updated website at adfcareers.gov.au, as well as our rebranded social media channels and advertising campaigns. On 3 July, we will also open new ADF Careers Centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, and we’ll use the words ‘ADF Careers’ in any phone calls with you.You may continue to see the Defence Force Recruiting brand as ADF Careers is rolled out across the country – please be assured both brands are owned by Defence. Make www.adfcareers.gov.authe starting point to learn more about making an impact with a career in the Australian Defence Force.

Careers in Music

Recently, the wonderful Mrs Jill Lawrence coordinated an opportunity for students to hear from Andrew Broadbent regarding careers in music theatre. Andrew has been involved in music theatre for around 20 years and is currently touring Australia with Mary Poppins. 

A recording of this session and Andrew’s incredible career journey is available for other students to watch here.

Dietician v Nutritionist

To be an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), students will need to hold a degree accredited by Dietitians Australia.  Not all courses on offer are accredited.  Find out more at Dietitian Australia University Programs. 

A useful article to read is on the Open Universities website titled Dietitian vs nutritionist in Australia: What’s the difference?.  To sum the article up – 

Dietitians help their clients navigate the connection between food and health.  They do this by translating the latest scientific and medical research into practical advice that people can apply to their lives.  In this role, they use their knowledge of food to develop guidelines for managing and treating health conditions like food allergies, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and even cancer. 

Nutritionists do many of the same things as dietitians, specialising in general diet advice, feedback, and encouragement. However, unlike dietitians, nutritionists are not qualified to provide medical advice or work in medical centres and hospitals. Instead, they are consultants in public health, deal in food policy, ensure food safety standards are maintained, and work with individuals to create healthy dietary goals.

Maxima – NDIS DES and SLES

At this time of the year, we would usually encourage our students with a NDIS plan to start exploring their post-school steps, particularly if this is likely to include employment. And consider their options for engagement with a SLES (school leaver employment service) or DES (disability employment service). I recently received the following attached flyers from Zoey Brown at Maxima and thought I would share them.

Victoria Police Recruitment Pop-Up – Exciting Recruitment Update

As a result of a recent review, Victoria Police have made considerable changes to the current recruitment process, so applicants will have the best possible chance of success.

Students and parents are invited to attend a free Recruitment Pop-Up, to meet with members of the recruitment, medical and psychological team. This is an exciting, one-off opportunity to speak to the recruitment experts! 

Want a sneak peek at the changes?

For eligible applicants, the following may apply;

• exemption from the entrance exam for those with a relevant Australian university bachelor’s degree (arts, science, humanities, or business) within the last 5 years,
• the requirement for VCE/VCAL prior to applying has been removed,
• the initial psychological assessment can now be done online, and
• evidence of Covid19 vaccination is no longer required.

The following members of the Victoria Police will be in attendance:

• Recruiting Services Branch
• Psychology & Medical Recruitment Team
• Public Order Response Team (PORT)
• Crime Scene Services 
• State Highway Patrol
• Road Policing (Booze Bus)

If you are considering a career as a Police Officer or are interested in finding out more information about the different career pathways available at Victoria Police then this is the event for you.  Please register at Victoria Police Recruitment Pop-Up Tickets, Sat 12/08/2023 at 10:00 am | Eventbrite.

Careers with STEM – Engineering Mag out now!I

In Careers with STEM: Engineering, we highlight the careers cementing engineering’s bright future and the exciting jobs emerging in health, energy, aviation and aerospace.

Explore study pathways, how engineers are crucial in the energy sector, and start thinking about the megastructures of the future engineers will help make

Study Work Grow 

SWG is a super comprehensive career resource aimed at supporting secondary school students and their families with career decisions.

To access this resource please use the attached flyer which outlines the steps involved. 

Handy resources available now

• Early Entry Guide
• Scholarships Guide
• Getting a Job Guide
• Loads of Job Spotlights
• Subject Selection Workbook, Subject Selection Guide and Subject Selection Calculator 

Research to ponder

Why is completing a vocational or higher education qualification after school so important? According to the My Career Match website:

“Of the millions of jobs advertised in Australia around 85% require a Certificate III or higher and around 30% require a bachelor’s degree or higher. Many of the careers and jobs that are around today will disappear by the time students get their first job and many new careers will be created.” 

To read more about the future of automation, globalisation, and collaboration of the future workforce, read the following report by the Australian Foundation for Young Australians - https://careernews.click/23a16b