Careers
Scholarships all year levels
Applications for a range of scholarships are now open. Applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 1 February 2023
Scholarships are available to students who complete Years 4 to 12 in 2022.
Students must apply for a scholarship for the year level they undertook in 2022, eg a student in Year 8 in 2022 would apply for a Year 8 scholarship.
These school scholarships are for students who are studying in Victorian schools (Australia) and who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia. The Department of Education and Training administers over 200 different student scholarship awards annually.
For information on available Scholarships: https://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships/default.aspx
Year 10
Students completing the Year 10 subject – 'So You Think You Want a Job', went on a field excursion this week to La Trobe University. Having a university in our region is vital, as it ensures that we continue to have a growing work force that stays in the area. La Trobe offers degrees in the areas of nursing, social work and teaching.
Students heard stories from current La Trobe University students and got to tour the facility. We thank La Trobe for continuing to provide these experiences for our GSSC students.
Summer Schools
The following are examples of exciting programs being offered in January.
Filmmaking Summer School This intensive summer school is taught by Australia’s leading film industry professionals and is suited to people from all ages and backgrounds.
When: 14 - 15 January 2023.
Where: Dancehouse, Carlton North, Vic.
Santos Science Experience This is a fun three days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students (2023). Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, and attend site visits. The program is running at the following two institutes in January 2023:
17: Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre
18 – 20: RMIT University. For information:
Qantum Computing Summer School Camp
The Sydney Qantum Academy is running a summer school for Year 9 – 12 students who would like to learn about the fascinating world of quantum physics. You will explore quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement and no prior experience is necessary. Full scholarships are available.
When: 16 – 20 January 2023.
Where: virtual plus a bonus on-site day
https://sydneyquantum.org/programs
VCE Summer School The University of Melbourne Student Union is running their annual VCE Summer School for Year 12 students (2023) between 9 – 20 January 2023. The 2-week program will be run mainly on-campus. Students will be able to get a head start on their studies, develop study skills, and receive tutoring for their Unit 3-4 subjects. Registrations close 20 December. Regional students can apply to live on campus during the program for a fee https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/things-to-do/
Western Civilisation Program Summer School This academic retreat is for students who will be in Year 11 or 12 in 2023 and will run between 18 – 20 January 2023 at the North Sydney campus. Students will engage in critical discussions about great books of the western tradition, gaining invaluable critical thinking, communication, and reading skills – all while having fun and meeting like-minded students. Applications close 1 December 2022 and travel bursaries are available, http://bit.ly/3THDquX
The National Institute of Dramatic Arts
NIDA is running several acting and musical theatre short courses for students at the Melbourne campus during January. To explore the program options and reserve your place, visit www.open.nida.edu.au
Monash University, MYSci MYSci is an exciting three-day science program specifically designed for students who will be in Year 11 and 12 in 2023. Cost is $110 per student: When: 11 – 13 January 2023 at Monash University, Clayton campus
https://shop.monash.edu/mysci-2023.html
2023 National Youth Science Forum This is a two-week on-site and digital program where Year 12 students (2023) are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field. The cost is $1950. Students are encouraged to contact their local Rotary Club to seek financial assistance and scholarships may be available. When: 10 – 24 January 2023.
Campion College Summer Program This immersive four-day program provides the opportunity to reside on campus and interact with like-minded peers. We have a fun-filled program including movies, trivia, dancing, and sports, as well as sample lectures from our history, literature, philosophy, and theology professors. Must be 16 – 20 years old.
10 – 13 January 2023 at Campion College, Toongabbie NSW www.campion.edu.au
Monash University
Engage Engineer: this program is for students in Years 9 & 10 in 2023 and will run on 16 & 17 January 2023.
Engineering Skills Day: this program is for female students in Years 10 – 12 in 2023 and will run on 19 January 2023.
Steam City: this program is for female students and will run on 19 January 2023. The day will be focussed on engineering.
For information on the above programs and to register your place, visit
www.monash.edu/engineering/meg/activities
Career Development Programs
Career planning and job seeker program:
The team at My Career Match have developed a free program for high school students that is broken into five key categories:
Career planning
Promoting yourself
Getting a job
Personal development
Mind, body & soul
Students can choose which categories and lessons they would like to work through.
www.blastoff.mycareermatch.com.au
Get savvy about your finances
Year13 has teamed up with Westpac and built FinLit, a financial literacy program that will equip you with the knowledge you'll need to navigate the world of money. If you've ever wondered how to save for a car or how to go about buying a house, or what superannuation is - you've come to the right place! Topics include:
Landing your first job:
Types of work
Getting paid the right wage
Choosing a bank and guide to bank fees
Using your bank account
Taxes and super:
What is superannuation?
Getting paid the right super
The deal with taxes
Saving & spending your cash:
Saving your money
Understanding interest
Savings accounts Program - https://year13.com.au/academy
Year 9 - 11 Students
University - early admission programs
Did you know that at some universities, you can apply for programs that enable you to receive an offer before your final Year 12 results are released?
These are called ‘early admission’ programs and they provide a way for universities to take into consideration factors other than just your ATAR for admission into courses.
Some universities take into consideration your Year 11 results for university entry. This is very important to know for students starting Year 11, finishing Year 11, or advancing into Year 11 subjects. Students with a successful early entry application may receive a ‘conditional’ or ‘unconditional offer’.
Conditional offer
Means that you will need to meet additional criteria to receive an offer such as a minimum ATAR and/or achieve subject and study score prerequisites
Unconditional offer
Means as long as you complete Year 12 and achieve the course prerequisites, you will receive an offer (the ATAR will not be taken into consideration).
Year 11 results - examples
The following are examples of universities that take into consideration Year 11 results:
Australian Catholic University ACU Guarantee
Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt Advantage www.csu.edu.au
La Trobe University Year 11 Conditional Offer
www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire
University of Wollongong Early Admission
Australia National University Direct entry
Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This is an umbrella program that covers several institutes in NSW and Canberra.
Example:
Harry works very hard during Year 11 in 2022 and achieves strong grades. He applies for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University via the Charles Sturt Advantage program in April 2023 (during Year 12).
The University is impressed with his Year 11 grades as well as his Advantage application and makes him a course offer in June. Harry just has to complete and pass Year 12. He does this and then starts the Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Semester 1 2024.
Year 10 - 11 Students
Early admission program
La Trobe University Aspire Program:
La Trobe University has several early admission programs that are relevant for current students including:
Year 11 Conditional Offer:
This scheme is available for eligible courses. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer to study at La Trobe University in 2024 (offers for most courses can be deferred until 2025). Applications close 6 February 2023 for current Year 11 students.
Aspire Early University Study:
This scheme requires students to study university subjects during both Year 11 and 12 or either Year 11 or 12.
Aspire Achieve Plus:
This scheme requires students to study a university subject during Year 12. For information visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire
Competitions
Add to your resume and have fun by entering competitions!
Art and ocean conservation:
The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This year’s theme is ‘The Sixth Extinction’. You will create a piece of art that highlights the beauty and importance of a marine species that is on the brink of extinction. Scholarships of up to $500 will awarded to the winning entries. Entries close 6 March 2023,
www.livingoceansfoundation.org
Design, marketing, advertising:
The Financial Wellbeing Youth Design Challenge is for young people who are passionate about design and would like to help improve the financial wellbeing of Australian youth. You will create marketing concepts and designs and there are fantastic prizes to be won. Entries close 25 November https://youngchangeagents.com/
Passionate about sport?
Enjoy playing sport and would like to combine your sports career with study in the future? The following are three programs you may like to explore:
Richmond Institute of Sport Leadership:
This is a partnership program between Richmond Football Club and Swinburne University. As part of the 12-month program, students will study a dual Diploma in Sports Development and Leadership and Management. The campus is at Melbourne and online courses are available,
Carlton College of Sport:
This is a partnership program between Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University. As part of the 12-month program, students will study a University Diploma in either Sports Coaching and Development or Elite Sports Business. Classes will be held at Ikon Park, Carlton FC grounds and La Trobe University, Bundoora https://carltoncollegeofsport.com.au/
Holmesglen-Saints Sports Program:
Students will study a Diploma of Sports Development and Diploma of Events Management through Holmesglen Institute, Moorabbin, and study at both Holmesglen and St Kilda FC https://holmesglen.edu.au/
Dates for your diary
Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
AIE is located at Melbourne and Canberra and offers courses in the following study areas: gaming, animation, 3D, VFX for Film, and Film & Virtual Production. The Academy is running an open day for prospective students on Saturday 19 November, https://aie.edu.au/
SAE Creative Media Institute
SAE offers Bachelor, Associate Degree and Diploma programs in Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. The Institute is running an exhibition event for prospective students on Tuesday 13 December https://sae.edu.au/event
Monash University
MADA Now – Monash Art, Architecture and Design: Discover the calibre of work from over 600 of Monash University’s emerging future artists, designers, and architects in the MADA Now 2022 graduate exhibition. The exhibition is running until December 3 2022 and is recommended to any students who are keen to study art, architecture, or design courses in the future www.monash.edu/mada/events
Australian Defence Force
Interested in a career in the Army, Navy or Air Force? Check the amazing career information sessions running across the country and online www.defencejobs.gov.au/events
Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP)
ACAP is located at Melbourne and offers courses in Criminology & Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Coaching, and Business Administration. The College is running a series of online events for prospective students in December. You will learn about courses at the College and participate in themed webinars www.acap.edu.au/events
GSSC Careers Staff
If you need careers advice drop in and see your Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner on Level 1 in the Careers Hub in each Neighbourhood.
Careers Practitioners
Careers Leader: Natasha Boyko
Biyala Neighbourhood: Susan Barr
Dharnya Neighbourhood: Graeme Crosbie
Bayuna Neighbourhood: Dan Watson
Partnerships Manager:
& Industry Engagement Mary-Ann Linehan
Priority Cohorts Coordinator: Colleen Wilkinson