Careers and Pathways
Careers News
Year 12
Congratulations to all the year 12 students for all the hard work they have put in. The Careers Office staff will be available for advice or assistance until 22 December 2017 and will return from a break on Wednesday 31 January 2018.
Years 10 and 11
You have now been notified of the subjects you have been placed in for 2018. If you have any concerns about the choices you have made and how they may affect your future studies and career aspirations, please make an appointment to see the careers office as soon as possible.
Universities
RMIT Guide To Getting Into Uni
This guide provides information about what steps you’ll be taking from now to get into university. It focuses on RMIT but has useful information for anybody planning to go to university in Victoria next year. Check it out – https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/documents/applying-to-rmit/vce_successguide_2017.pdf
ACU One-on-one appointments
5 December, 1:30pm – 6pm: Melbourne campus
If you have questions about university study, you can book a one-on-one appointment with an ACU course advisor.
Make a booking now – http://www.acu.edu.au/connect_with_acu/events/melbourne/one-on-one_appointment_melbourne
La Trobe Masterclasses
These masterclasses give potential future students a chance to find out what studying certain degrees at La Trobe is like. Hear from academics and find out about some of the content you’d be studying in the course.
Wednesday 29 November – Melbourne campus: Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science/Physiotherapy
Register – http://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/cpmasterclass29
Thursday 30 November – Bendigo campus: Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Paramedic Practice
Register – http://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/cpmasterclass30nov2017
Tue 5 December – Melbourne campus: Bachelor of Cybersecurity & Bachelor of Law Double Degrees
Register – http://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/cpmasterclass5
Wed 6 December – Melbourne campus: Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy & Economics/International Relations and Bachelor of Commerce
Register – http://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/cpmasterclass6
Swinburne Info Evenings
Wantirna: Tue 14 November, 4pm – 6pm
Hawthorn: Tue 21 November, 4pm – 6pm
Register your interest – https://www.swinburne.edu.au/infoevening/
Three things first year uni students need to know
Get the tips here – http://this.deakin.edu.au/study/three-things-first-year-uni-students-need-to-know
VET, Apprenticeships & Traineeships
ArtsReady Traineeships
If you’d like to start a career in the arts or creative industries, check out their jobs board.
https://www.artsready.com.au/jobs-board/artsready#page-1
Box Hill Institute Info Sessions
Tue 21 November, 4pm – City campus
Thu 23 November, 4pm – Lilydale Lakeside campus
Tue 28 November, 4pm – Box Hill campus
Tue 12 December, 4pm – City campus
Thu 14 December, 4pm – Lilydale Lakeside campus
Mon 18 December, 4pm – Box Hill campus
More information – http://www.boxhill.edu.au/bod-events/
7 apprenticeships and traineeships you may not have heard of
Check them out – https://year13.com.au/7-apprenticeships-traineeships-may-not-heard/
Fit in a TAFE Short Course after you finish the VCE
Consider boosting your employability with a TAFE short course after you finish your exams. Many TAFE providers offer short courses, including online courses. You could prepare yourself for employment with a hospitality course, or learn some skills that will be useful for future study, such as childhood education.
Check out TAFE providers near you – http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Students/Pages/tafe.aspx
Resources, Guides & Other News
How to beat exam stress
Check out the tips – http://this.deakin.edu.au/study/how-to-beat-exam-stress-and-anxiety
Staying happy and healthy during exams.
https://thevarsity.ca/2014/03/27/how-to-stay-happy-during-exam-season/
Exam tips from past year 11 and 12 students
Get the tips here – http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/exam-hacks-16-things-you-dont-want-to-do-come-exam-time/
Study Assist: Beyond Year 12
The information on this page is designed to help students who are considering study after year 12. Find out your options, including pathways and funding information.
Check it out – http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/beyond year 12/pages/beyond year 12
Tech Girls Movement
The Tech Girls Movement aims to get more women and girls interested in technology and involved in STEM careers. Find out about the movement on the website.
Visit their inspiring videos page – http://www.techgirlsmovement.org/inspring-videos/
VTAC Results
This factsheet has useful information about accessing your VCE results.
Check it out – http://www.vtac.edu.au/files/pdf/careers/results_quick_reference_2017.pdf
What to do if you don’t get into your first preference.
You might be a bit worried about getting a lower ATAR than you hoped. It certainly won’t be the end of the world – read these two articles for some tips of what to do next.
https://theconversation.com/so-you-didnt-get-a-great-atar-its-not-the-end-of-the-world-35361
7 amazing engineering careers
https://careerswithstem.com/7-amazing-engineering-careers/
What do vets do?
http://thefootnotes.com.au/life-as-a-veterinarian/
What’s it really like to be an architect?
Hear from an architect – http://this.deakin.edu.au/career/whats-it-really-like-to-be-an-architect
Careers in biomedical science
Find out your options – http://this.deakin.edu.au/career/surprising-careers-in-biomedical-science
Legal Studies HeadStart Workshop
21 November: Victoria University, Queen Street
Year 11 students who are planning to study Legal Studies next year can get a headstart on the year in this workshop. Students will find out what working in the legal profession is like and about studying law at university.
Students and schools can book here –