Careers Corner
Years 11 and 12
University Open Days are late July to August. A flyer will go out to all Year 11 and 12 students at the start of term 3. It is a great opportunity to find out about new courses and pathways into various courses. Current students are on hand to talk to and there are often various information sessions held on the day.
5 handy tips to improve your writing
http://www.acj.edu.au/blog/acj-news/5-handy-tips-to-improve-your-writing-skills
University Information
ACU University Experience
Registrations are now open for ACU University Experience events.
These events will take place on 4th July at the Melbourne campus and 11th July at the Ballarat campus.
Admission to ACU through VET studies
ACU considers Vocational Education Training (VET) studies a significant pathway into university. By completing a certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma at a TAFE or registered training organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for one of the following admission pathway options:
- Direct Application
- Application for admission through QTAC, UAC or VTAC
Swinburne Open Day
Sun 30th July, 10am – 4pm @ Hawthorn campus
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/openday/
AIE Industry Experience Day
A reminder about the upcoming Industry Experience Day on 14th July.
Australian Defence Force Gap Year
Applications for a 2018 gap year opened in March 2017.
The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 or equivalent, aged between 17 and 24, to experience military training & lifestyle whilst gaining new skills over a paid gap year.
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/gap-year/
The Good Universities Guide: Online and Distance Education
Materials for students interested in online and distance education, with information on what is online and distance education, where and how are courses offered, different options, flexible study options and interactivity and support.
Year 10
Work Experience
Forms have been slow to come in and if you haven’t got a placement you need to come and see me immediately. My appointment times are on the board outside the Senior School office where I am located, or just pop in and see if I am free. Forms were due in by the end of last term.
Year 10 students have just completed their Careers sessions this term with Careers Fast Track with the third stage, face to face interviews. Hopefully, this will help in term 3 with the course counselling sessions.
CSIRO Science Boot Camp
5th & 6th July, CSIRO Clayton
Students in Years 8–10 are invited to participate in this science boot camp, where they will visit research laboratories, meet scientists and take part in hands-on activities.
https://events.csiro.au/Events/2017/May/24/Bootcamp-Melbourne-Jul2017
General Information
Jetstar Apprenticeship Program
Jetstar anticipate accepting applications for their 2018 intake in mid-to-end of 2017. Sign up online to be kept informed of job openings.
https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/careers/apprenticeship
Australian Public Service ICT Apprenticeships
The Apprenticeship Program is open to anyone who has completed Year 12 (or equivalent) and is looking for support while studying and working within a government agency.
Applications will open in June 2017 and programs will begin in January or February 2018.
https://www.dta.gov.au/blog/ict-entry-level-programs/
Radio Training Institute Upcoming Courses
Sports broadcasting: 3rd – 4th June
Advanced radio: 3rd July
Voice over: 7th – 8th October
http://radiotraininginstitute.com.au/
Voiceworks Submissions
Voiceworks is a magazine for Australians aged under 25. Submissions are now open for issue 109, themed “Sprawl”. Completed fiction, poetry and nonfiction submissions are due Sun 25th June, and comics and artwork are due Sun 23rd July. Voiceworks pays contributors.
http://www.voiceworksmag.com.au/contribute/
Carol McCaskie
Careers and Pathways Coordinator