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.

http://www.acu.edu.au/student_experience/student_life/experience_uni_before_you_start/university_experience

 

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

http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/pathways_And_entry_schemes/non-year_12_student_entry/tafe_students

 

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.

http://www.aie.edu.au/ied

 

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.

https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/study-information/study-options/online-and-distance-education

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