Careers News

Year 12

Important dates and Support available once Year 12’s receive their ATARs

ATARs available to students on 14 December at 7am.

Change of Preference period will close: Domestic students on Wednesday 19 December 2018, 12 noon

International students on Friday 14 December 2018, 4pm

The Careers Office will be available to help students with their pathways and resumes until Wednesday 19 December.

We wish all Year 12 students best of luck for their exams.

Information sessions

University of Melbourne – Get Involved in Disposable – Info Session

Wednesday 5 December | Parkville, VIC

In 2019, Science Gallery Melbourne will present our third pop-up program Disposable. Find out about opportunities to work with the Science Gallery next year and get involved in Disposable through research and education pathways. Part of the acclaimed Global Science Gallery Network, and embedded in the University of Melbourne, the Gallery will be a dynamic new model for engaging 15-25-year-olds with science.

Find out more - https://events.unimelb.edu.au/events/11816-information-session-get-involved-in-disposable

Health Careers International – Open Day

Friday 7 December | Melbourne Campus

Aged care, Disability, Pathology, Childcare or Nursing. Looking for a career in the Healthcare industry? Come and meet an educator at the Open day to know about the range of career options.

Find out more - https://hci.microsoftcrmportals.com/open-day/

Victoria University Polytechnic – Change of Preference Expo

Monday 17 December | Melbourne

Find all the information you need to make a great choice for your future. Speak to current VU and VUP students and staff to learn about how revolutionising uni with our First Year Model is and what to expect when you begin studying.

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/events/482013295625361/

Swinburne University – Change of Preference Expo

Monday 17 December | Hawthorn

Concerned or having second thoughts about your preferences? There’s no need. You’ve got time to ask questions and change things up if necessary. We’ll help you put together your best ‘plan of VTAC’ (see what we did there?) Chat one-on-one with academics, teaching staff and specialist course advisers who will put you in the right direction for the future you want.

Find out more - https://www.swinburne.edu.au/choose/?siid=el|cop|eve|cal|0223

Monash university – Change of Preference Drop in Session

Tuesday 18 December | Peninsula Campus

You may have done better than expected, be right on track, or your results may not be quite what you hoped for. Come and see us at Peninsula and find out everything you need to know before you take the next big step to tertiary study at Monash University. We can talk with you about study options at Peninsula and our other campuses, and help answer your questions about courses, entry schemes, scholarships, pathways and much more.

Find out more - https://www.monash.edu/news/events/change-of-preference-drop-in-session

MedView– Uncovering the UCAT

Monday 7 January | Melbourne

Wednesday 23 January | Geelong

Unsure about changes in medical school admissions testing? Come decipher the shift from UMAT to UCAT for Australian med school admissions.

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/pg/MedView/events/?ref=page_internal

Victoria University – Dermal Sciences Course Info Sessions

Monday 9 September 2019 | City Queen Campus

Monday 16 September 2019 | Online

Monday 28 October 2019 | City Queen Campus

Monday 18 November 2019 | Online

Upcoming information sessions are being held to give you the chance to learn more about studying acute and chronic skin conditions (dermal therapies).

Find out more - https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/dermal-sciences-course-information-sessions

TAFE, VET & Apprenticeships

TAFE Victoria – How You Can Study For free in 2019

If you’ve been trying to decide whether you’re ready to jump into a new course or career, here’s some news you need to know. FREE TAFE…for lots of jobs.

Find out more - https://www.vic.gov.au/freetafe.html

A.G. Coombs – Apprenticeship Program

The Apprenticeship Program is built on the philosophy of structured learning, providing support, direction, guidance and mentorship to each apprentice. With apprenticeship opportunities available across Victoria, NSW and QLD, we are actively recruiting in Mechanical Plumbing, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Electrical, Sprinkler Fitting and Drafting.

Find out more - https://www.agcoombs.com.au/people-careers/apprenticeship-program/

Scholarships

Monash University – Scholarships

All of our courses come with fees, but you may be able to access a government loan so you won’t need to pay upfront. We also offer over 200 scholarships, as well as fee discounts in certain circumstances.

Find out more - https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships

Australian Catholic University - Scholarships

ACU offers a range of scholarships to support students during their time with us. Scholarships fall into two categories, Merit and Equity. These are open to future and current ACU students. Applications should be submitted online directly to ACU.

Find out more - http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/fees_and_scholarships/scholarships_and_financial_support

Carole Marcianti and Karen Riding

The Careers Team

Dates to Remember

Dates for your diary