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Wanganui Park Career News

Events coming up

Wed 21st June – St Hilda’s College (University of Melbourne) visiting Wanganui @ recess

Wed 21st June – La Trobe University visiting Wanganui @ lunchtime

Thurs. 22nd June & Fri 23rd June – Year 10 Careers classes visiting La Trobe Shepparton campus (in class excursion)

3rd & 4th July - Animal and Veterinary Science MyDay, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, http://bit.ly/2kVYa5R

4th, 5th & 6th July - Experience La Trobe University, Shepparton (4), Bendigo (5), Melbourne (6) http://bit.ly/2p07y7b

4th, 6th July - DeakInspire Days, Deakin University, Burwood (4), Geelong Waurn Ponds (6), http://bit.ly/2r0rbh5

Defence Force Technical Trades Tour (part 2)

Last ‘Newslink’ I mentioned that I had the good fortune to participate in a Defence Force Recruiting tour of recruit training facilities at Wagga Air Base, Kapooka Army Base (Wagga), Bandiana Army Base (Wodonga) and HMAS Cerebus Naval Base (Flinders). With me were 30 potential recruits and career practitioners from Victoria, NSW, Qld & SA. The focus was on recruitment opportunities in Science Technical Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focused roles.

At Bandiana, the Army Base (near Wodonga) where most of the technical trainees undergo their training, we saw mechanical trade opportunities associated with vehicle building and maintenance as well as engineering trades and construction trades. A highlight was seeing the Bushmaster troop carrier as well as the workshops with all the trades in action. ‘Team Army’ showcases the talents of the mechanical trades at V8 Supercar events around the country. Trainees build new vehicles that tour with the V8’s.

Bandiana

Bandiana also holds the Army Medical School where Medics are trained. We were shown a field simulation facility, a very large shed where elements (like rain, light and wind) can be controlled to simulate conditions medics can expect to experience in the field. We also saw Medics in action in emergency theatre simulations.

HMAS Cerebus

At HMAS Cerebus, the Navy recruit training base as well as the trade training facility for electronic and mechanical trades you couldn’t help but be impressed. The technology on display, both military and training tools, was amazing. Engineers (fitters) hone their welding skills with $250,000 computer simulators that analyse every chemical and mechanical aspect of their welds in combination with the usual training you’d expect in any state of the art engineering workshop. We saw electronic systems technician training in both communication and artillery. A highlight was being shown Helicopter launched anti-submarine torpedoes and the arming and launching of a basketball out of one of these torpedo tubes.

Navy Recruits

Navy recruits undergo the same rigorous physical and military training of the other services. As one recruit told me, the first 2 weeks were the most challenging time of her life thus far, both physically and mentally. However, she was quick to say that the other recruits soon became family and you all get each other through. We got to see the shared accommodation, physical training, military training and the daily parade and march past the Base’s Commanding Officer.

Firefighting

Of particular interest to me was learning that fire is such an ever-present danger on ships, it’s a seaman’s greatest fear. As such an important part of recruit training is in the role of firefighter. We observed the team response of recruits to a simulated fire on a ship as well as shoring and sealing penetrations to the hull that would otherwise sink the ship. Every move by individuals and the team is monitored and coached to perfection so that should an emergency occur each crew member can play their role.

University Access programs

La Trobe University = the ‘Aspire’ program

Year 12: Applications for the La Trobe University Aspire Early Admissions program have already opened for current Year 12 students who plan to study at La Trobe in 2018 or 2019. Aspire is an access program for those of you who are engaged in leadership and community service through school and/or in the community. It could be through a volunteer organisation like the CFA, Search & Rescue, St Vinnies, Scouts or many others. Alternatively you may play a leadership role in your sporting community or within the school community. See the link for details
Years 9 – 11: If you are engaged in leadership and community service through school and/or in the community you are eligible to apply for the La Trobe University Aspire Generation program. Successful applicants will be supported to participate in a range of volunteer and leadership opportunities hosted by La Trobe in conjunction with various community organisations.

For information on both programs and to apply, go to http://bit.ly/1cXetap

ACU’s – Early Achiever Program (EAP)

Build on your volunteering and leadership experience and explore your potential with ACU’s Early Achievers’ Program. If you regularly volunteer in your community – through your school, community organisation, or cultural or religious group – you could be eligible for the Early Achievers’ Program entry into an undergraduate degree.

If successful, you’ll receive an offer as early as August to study, and benefit from opportunities to enhance your leadership and volunteering skills while at ACU.

You can apply if you are currently in Year 12, if you are a non-recent school leaver (such as a mature-age student). Both domestic and international students can apply if you hope to enroll in a course at ACU.

For information and to apply, go to http://bit.ly/2kPLY2t

UNE – Early Entry Program (University of New England – NSW)

An ATAR or OP score is not the only measure of your ability to succeed at university. That’s why UNE has an ‘early entry’ program. UNE’s Early Entry recognises that your story is not best told by a number and ensures that you have the best opportunity to go to university.

UNE Early Entry is open to all year 12 applicants and relies solely on your school’s assessment of your attributes and abilities to determine your suitability for entry. The assessment is based around your ability to work and learn independently, as well as your overall potential for academic success at UNE.

Because UNE doesn’t need to wait to receive your ATAR or OP score, you can apply to UNE early, receive an offer and secure a place at university, even before scores are released. This gives you the certainty you need to begin making other arrangements such as where to live and finding part-time work to get ahead of the pack.

For information and to apply, go to http://bit.ly/2qXegLz

Book your school holiday University experiences now!

School holiday University experience days are ideal for Year 10-12’s for all sorts of reasons. They can help you prepare for assessment in VCE subjects you are currently completing. They can help you decide whether University is for you, or which one may be your preference. They can help you choose what you’d like to study. They can help you find out about what it will take to get into certain Universities or courses. They can help you choose your career. These school holidays there is a wide choice, including:

DeakInspire Day:

Deakin University is running full day events at the Melbourne and Geelong campuses designed for Year 10 – 12 students to learn more about Deakin courses and programs.

Dates are as follows:

Melbourne Burwood campus, Tuesday 4 July
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Thursday 6 July

For information on the venues, speakers, workshops and to register your place, go to http://bit.ly/2r0rbh5

Experience La Trobe:

Be a uni student for the day. Attend workshops, lectures and seminars, find out about career options, areas of study, pathways and student life. Come with your friends and parents and chat with our Student Ambassadors about what to expect at university.

Experience La Trobe is a free event – with lunch and entertainment provided.

Melbourne Campus: 6 July
Bendigo Campus: 5 July
Mildura Campus: 7 July
Shepparton Campus: 4 July.

For information on the venues and workshops and to register your place, go to http://bit.ly/2p07y7b

University Experience ACU:

University Experience is a free program that gives you the opportunity to sample the degree of your choice. Get a taste of life at ACU by meeting academic staff and current students – and trying out the course you’re interested in.

If you're considering tertiary study for next year or in the future, University Experience provides the perfect chance to explore your study options by living a day in the life of an ACU student.

You can choose workshops from a range of ACU study areas, including nursing, midwifery, business, paramedicine, education, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, exercise science, theology and lots more!

For information on the venues and workshops and to register your place, go to http://bit.ly/2pb23CK

RMIT Experience Days:

RMIT offers a number of free events designed for students from Years 10, 11 and 12 to engage in hands-on workshops and explore life on campus while experiencing different aspects of discipline areas. If you're not sure which course you want to do, the RMIT Experience Days will give you the chance to dip your toe in a number of areas within a field. Engage in hands-on workshops; explore life on campus; mingle with current students; all while getting a taste of what it's like to study at RMIT in Experience Days.

For information on the venues and workshops and to register your place, go to http://bit.ly/2qRca05

University and other institution Open Days – mark them in your diary now!

Open Days are held at most Universities in school Term 3 - but what are Open Days all about? Which ones should you and your child go to and what will you do when you get there?

What is an Open Day?

On Open Day, a university opens its doors to anyone who is interested in attending their university in the future, or who would just like to know more about the institution. University Open Days are well worth attending for all Year 10-12’s because they can help you make one of life's important decisions. They usually occur on weekends during Term 3 of the school year. They are held at institutions across the country. Some of our students do choose to go to interstate to study in places like Canberra, Sydney, the Gold Coast, Adelaide and in Tasmania because the courses they are interested in may be more accessible to them or because they are seeking to move.

When and where are open days held?

Some universities have multiple campuses with Open Days on different dates at their regional or smaller campuses.

Attached is a link to a calendar of the Open Day’s with links to institutions.

http://www.wanganuiparkcareers.com/?page=newsletter

Marine Careers Day

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) invites you to the Marine Careers Day at the 2017 Melbourne Boat Show. The day will be held on Monday 19 June at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. For more information and to register your attendance, go to http://bit.ly/2rJdsuB

Fashion at RMIT

RMIT is renowned for their vocational and higher education fashion, textiles and millinery courses. Two RMIT fashion students were able to complete a two-week work experience program at Christian Dior in Sydney. You can read their stories here -http://bit.ly/2qWUsYz

Are you interested in creative media?

The Academy of Information Technology is a private College located in Melbourne. Courses are offered in the following areas: IT, Mobile Apps, Games Programming, Game Design, Digital Design, Film, Interactive Media, 2D Animation, and 3D Animation. The Institute is running the following information sessions and school holiday programs.

3 – 4 July: 2D Animation Workshop
6 – 7 July: Game Development and Unity Workshop
7: Advanced Unity and Artificial Intelligence Workshop

For information and to register, go to www.ait.edu.au

Graeme Crosbie