Careers News
Compass Career News
Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.
Items in the 7 October 2022 Career News –
- Dates to Diarise in Term 4
- Reminder: VTAC 2023 Upcoming Key Dates
- Diploma of Nursing Pathway at Box Hill Institute
- News from Deakin University
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Industry) (Honours)
- New Undergraduate Degrees in Data Science
- Outer East Apprenticeship & Traineeship Expo
- ACU: Introducing a New Suite of Human Rights Courses
- Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science Courses in 2022
- Snapshot of Box Hill Institute (BHI) in 2022
Items in the 14 October 2022 Career News –
- Dates to Diarise in Term 4
- Reminder: Talk with Industry Series at ACU
- News from The University of Melbourne
- Undergraduate Engineering Majors in 2023
- UniMelb On-Demand
- What do I need to remember to be successful in my first year of Uni or TAFE?
- Low Income Health Care Card for Australian and PR Students
- Useful Websites/Links
- Studying the Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology) at Flinders University
- Snapshot of Holmesglen Institute in 2022
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.
REMINDER: VTAC applying for tertiary study in 2023 presentation – recording available
VTAC’s community information webinars have concluded and VTAC has now provided a recording of their presentation that guides you through the VTAC application process for courses commencing in 2023. Watch here.
REMINDER: Casper test admission requirement for tertiary courses
The Casper test is an admission requirement for Victorian undergraduate Teacher education courses and some interstate Veterinary Science courses. VTAC provides important information about the Casper admission test here and in this fact sheet. Further details about the Casper test is found on the Casper website, including Dates and Fees, Test Prep, and FAQs. Important to note: the 13 November 2022 test date is the last date to sit the Casper test to be considered for courses in VTAC’s first offer round on 21 December 2022.
Monash University - Information for parents
Destination Monash for Parents is an online resource that was established as a way of bringing parents all the information they need to support their child in having confidence in their future study options. As part of this information for parents, Monash created this Parents Guide to help parents support their child through this important time, such as helping them choose the right course and as they adjust to university life.
SAE Info Night – Thursday 13 October from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
This night is designed for school students and their families to explore career opportunities and study pathways within the creative industries right here at SAE's Melbourne campus. The campus will have displays for Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games and Music Production to show students what a future at SAE could look like. What’s on at Info Night:
- Talk to SAE lecturers and course advisors
- Learn about SAE Scholarships and Launchpad programs
- See SAE student support initiatives and services
- Check-out some of SAE’s student work on display
- Informative industry panel featuring experts and alumni
- Live music display from SAE students
This FREE event is aimed at high school students in Years 10, 11 & 12. Register here.
Finding opportunities to Work for Nature webinar – Thursday 13 October at 7pm
Find out how young people found their environmental career path by joining this webinar. Listen to real experiences about careers and opportunities to work in nature with interviews, panel discussion and Q&As. Are you a student seeking to connect on a more meaningful level with the environment and make a difference? Are you wanting to choose a career that addresses being authentic with our actions on the planet? How have others made this decision and what have they discovered? Hear from a variety of young people who are working in the environmental field and find out what they've learnt along the way. For more info and to register click here.
Volunteering abroad opportunities for teenagers
Projects Abroad run a series of specialised overseas volunteering programs tailored specifically to teenagers aged 15-18. These programs are a great way for teenagers to step outside their comfort zone and help make a difference in communities around the world. They have trips that run all throughout the year, with most designed to fit in around the school holidays. Trips run to a variety of countries all around the world and include a wide variety of volunteer activities, including education, medicine, sports, journalism, cultural immersion, and more. Students will be placed with other volunteers your age. Even if they have never been overseas before, Project Abroad staff will be there every step of the way to make sure they have the best experience possible. You can read more about the programs on offer here.