Careers and Pathways
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