Careers News

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YEAR 12 STUDENTS

Early entry

Congratulations to all students who have received an early entry offer or offers.  There are a few early entry programs still open. The following are examples:

Scholarships

If you’re planning to study at TAFE or university next year you have probably been searching for scholarships. You may be interested in exploring scholarships that aren’t affiliated with any particular institution, or ones that cover a group of institutions. For a list of examples of ‘external’ tertiary scholarships, visit https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/

Exam preparation lectures

VCE students studying Units 3+4 STEM subjects are invited to participate in the RMIT and ATAR Notes exam cram running this weekend. Register via https://atarnoteslectures.com/rmit-stem 

Australian Defence Force

Gap Year Program

It’s not too late to apply for the Gap Year Program. There are still roles open in the Navy, Army and Air Force. The Gap Year program offers students a fantastic opportunity to work for the ADF for 12-months, meet people from all over Australia, develop skills in team work, initiative and leadership, and earn a high wage. Apply via www.defencejobs.gov.au 

YEAR 11 STUDENTS

Exciting news!

La Trobe University Aspire Program – Year 11 Conditional Offer

La Trobe University has recently launched a new early entry program for Year 11 students. The program is a great option for students who are looking to lock in their future by securing a spot in their dream course at La Trobe. This pathway unlocks more than 150 courses at La Trobe (e.g., nursing, criminology, social work, engineering) and is the perfect way to take the stress out of year 12. You’ll be eligible to apply for a conditional offer if you meet the following criteria:

• You’re in Year 11 or 12
• Your Year 11 results are 65+

It’s a requirement of your unconditional offer to study at La Trobe that you successfully complete year 12 and meet the minimum requirements for prerequisite studies.

Want to find out more?

Participate in an online webinar about the Aspire program on Monday 24 October, 5.30pm. Register via https://bit.ly/3MLQeyv

ALL STUDENTS

Understanding skills shortages

We’ve all heard the term ‘skill shortages’ and how we need more skilled workers in certain industries, but what jobs are in-demand? Elaine from Explore Careers has written a fantastic article about the 2022 Australian Skills Priority List. She breaks down the following:

• How knowing about in-demand jobs can help with your career planning
• How to interpret the skills priority list data 
• What industries and jobs are in high demand. 

The top 5 industries she discusses are:

1. Construction and engineering
2. Teaching and education
3. Healthcare and nursing
4. IT and cyber security
5. Skilled trades

Read the article via https://bit.ly/3s1nMiq 

Music Careers Guide

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) has developed a career guide for people passionate about pursuing a career in the music industry. The guide features over 75 occupations! You can access the guide via https://aim.edu.au/aim-music-careers-guide/ 

Check out music courses at AIM and register to participate in an upcoming experience day at the Melbourne campus, https://aim.edu.au/ 

Do you love the outdoors?

Have you considered studying outdoor education or outdoor recreation? You can study outdoor recreation at TAFE institutes, private providers and via a traineeship at outdoor education centres such as Camp Coolamatong, Victoria and Outward Bound, NSW. You can also study outdoor education and outdoor recreation at university. 

The following are examples of courses you can explore:

Victoria University

Footscray Park

Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership www.vu.edu.au 

La Trobe University

Bendigo

Bachelor of Outdoor and Sustainability Education

www.latrobe.edu.au 

Federation University

Ballarat and Gippsland campuses: 

Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education 

https://study.federation.edu.au/ 

Dates for your diary

Medicine and Dentistry

The following companies are running information sessions, webinars and workshops on the UCAT and also interview preparation sessions for Year 12 students who may be shortlisted for an interview:

NIE, www.ucat.edu.au 

MedEntry, www.medentry.edu.au

Victoria Police

Victoria Police are running career information sessions at various locations across Victoria until the end of the year. For information and to register your place, visit www.police.vic.gov.au 

Australian Catholic University

Interested in studying exercise science or physiotherapy in the future? Tune into the virtual ‘talk with exercise scientists and physiotherapists’ webinar running on Wednesday 19 October at 6pm. You will hear from ACU graduates in these professions and learn about studying physiotherapy and exercise science at the University. 

Register - www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events

Michael Harms

Careers Coordinator