Careers
Australian Jobs 2021
The 2021 edition of Australian Jobs has just been released by the National Skills Commission. My Career Match has developed an easy-to-read report for students and families.
According to My Career Match, “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the labour market and there is now more competition for jobs. It is more important than ever to understand what employers are looking for and to understand the labour market you're moving into.”
Access the report via https://bit.ly/3CpL6JA
VCE Summer School
University of Melbourne Student Union
Applications are now open for this amazing program! Year 12 (class of 2022) students are welcome to apply for the program by 20 December.
Date: 10 – 21 January 2022
Information at https://bit.ly/3bXuVGa
Year 9 and 10 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 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 (e.g., a minimum ATAR).
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).
The following are examples of Universities that take into consideration Year 11 results:
Australian Catholic University
ACU Guarantee
Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt Advantage
University of Wollongong
Early Admission
Australia National University
Direct entry
Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This is an umbrella program that covers 14 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 Nursing 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 Nursing in Semester 1, 2024.
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 and spending your cash
- Saving your money
- Understanding interest
- Savings accounts
Program - https://year13.com.au/
Career News
- Year 9 and 10 students: university early admission programs
- Year 9 and 10 students: Santos Science Experience
- Year 11 students: National Youth Science Forum – applications closing soon
- Three amazing sports programs
- Competitions – photography, art, writing
- TAFE – free and low cost courses
- Articles on fashion and psychology
- The University of Melbourne – Fine Arts and Music
- University rankings
- Australian Jobs 2021
- Tourism and travel course at the Whitsunday Islands
- Upcoming career events
- Get savvy about your finances and complete the ‘FinLit’ program.
- Careers in early childhood education
- New criminology and policing degree! Study at the Victoria Policy Academy and Monash University
- Monash University – campus tours and science precinct tours
- National Youth Science Forum – applications close 5 December
- University of Melbourne VCE Summer School – applications now open
- Upcoming career events
Laura Lunardi
Careers Coordinator