CAREERS
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
Congratulations to all students who completed and or who are attending Structured Work Placements as a component of their VET studies. Many student’s were visited or at least a phone contact was made to host employers for those who were in trade areas or on the road as part of the placement. One student was lucky enough to secure a placement with the St Kilda Football Club.
Employers who supported the College placements are listed below. Thank you for supporting the College placement program.
· Southern Cross Business Advisors
· Mayne Homes
· ABW Electrical
· Sunrayisa Community Health Services
· Roccisano Real Estate (The Professionals)
· Tease by Jess Hairdressing
The Careers department is very pleased to announce that feedback received from the Mildura Base Hospital regarding Georgia Newell stating that Georgia was the best student to have ever been placed for work experience. Georgia has been acknowledged and has consented to be named. Congratulations Georgia. Your dedication to the process, research and application to the week is highly commended.
VTAC KEY DATES
During the month of August 2018 Mrs Pike and Ms Bell will be running hands on application workshops for Year 12 students and family members.
Applications open August 6 for VTAC and SATAC.
http://www.vtac.edu.au/dates.html
Signup sheets will be posted in the common room in the next two weeks with three dates in August and times (4pm-6pm). Please register your intention to attend by listing your details on these signup sheets.
YEAR 12 - UMAT EXAM DATE
WHEN Wednesday July 25 WHERE Test Centre = Mildura Senior College
REQUIREMENTS Photo ID
Students who have previously registered to sit this exam for Medical entrance pre requisites are to attend this exam, failure to do so will result in not meeting the entrance requirements for Medical courses. Please note Physiotherapy and Nursing applications DO NOT need to sit this exam.
ARRIVE ON TIME Candidates should arrive at the test centre (Mildura Senior College) at the arrival time given on their Admission Ticket. Candidates that report to the centre after all candidates have been seated may not be admitted. No latecomers can be admitted once the test has started.
EAT SOME BRAIN FOOD Before reporting to the test centre do not forget to eat a meal. Depending on the arrival time of your designated test session, you may also wish to eat a small snack before you go into the test room. You will not be allowed to take any food or drink, other than bottled water, into the test room.
THE FORMAT The UMAT test consists of 3 hours testing time, plus 10 minutes reading time. All questions are presented in one test book and there are no rest breaks. You may use the bathroom during testing time, but this will not be permitted in the last ten minutes of the test. No additional time will be granted for bathroom breaks.
TEST QUERIES Candidates that wish to query a particular test question on the day of the test should alert the supervisor of their concern and submit a written note before leaving the test centre. Queries will be reviewed by the UMAT Office and candidates will be notified of the outcome. Similarly, any complaints relating to the testing venue or physical discomfort suffered should be reported immediately to the supervisor on the test day so the issue can be addressed without delay.
UMAT is a high stakes test administered under secure test conditions. You may not leave the test centre before the full testing time has elapsed. Candidates leaving early will not receive their UMAT scores. Once a candidate has departed the test centre it is not possible to re-enter and continue the test.
TRAVELLING Care should be taken when making return travel arrangements to allow adequate time at the test centre. You should anticipate being at the test centre for up to 5 hours.
UMAT is a high stakes test. Therefore ACER, in conjunction with the UMAT Consortium universities, has established security procedures which will be strictly enforced at all times.
LA TROBE MILDURA OPEN DAY - AUGUST 15
This year’s Open Day will be bigger and better than ever. This year we have updated the information sessions and will now provide students with the option to feel what University is really like. Students can participate in nursing simulations, navigate the stock market, use robots to learn about teaching methods, create a work of art or develop their very own business plan.
There will be fantastic catering from Verdict, free coffee and opportunities to win prizes.
Students need to ‘Plan Their Day’ and register for the sessions their interested in so they don’t miss out.
TRAVEL GRANTS FOR REGIONAL STUDENTS TO ATTEND LA TROBE MELBOURNE CAMPUS OPEN DAYS
Apply now for a travel grant to assist you in attending Open Days in Melbourne. Visit the website to complete the application.
CAREER INSIGHT
Do you have one of the best jobs in Australia?
Why is there a skill shortage in hospitality?
What happens to professional athletes when they retire?
VTAC INFORMATION EVENING
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) will be holding a FREE information evening in Mildura. REGISTER HERE
When: Monday July 23 from 6pm to 8pm
Where: Mildura Senior College Gym - Corner of Deakin Avenue and Fourteenth Street Mildura - enter via Fourteenth Street at the rear of the College.
Contact: Ash Ryan La Trobe University 5050 4069
MELBOURNE CAREERS EXPO
Free passes for Years 10 to 12 students who wish to attend the Spot Jobs Melbourne Career Expo . Saturday July 21 to Sunday July 22, 10am -4pm. With 150 expo exhibitors this event will encompass all career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors.
Career Development Association of Australia (CICA) will run free workshops on various topics. They will also offer free resume checking service and career counselling throughout the event. Please see Ms Bell for tickets.
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Each week the Careers Department showcases great extra curricular opportunities for students to participate in. Summaries of these can be found below. Contact Debbie Bell for further information
- Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation Scholarships - Close Aug 10
- Deakin University Open Days
- http://www.deakin.edu.au/openday
UniSA Open Day - Sunday August 12
https://www.unisa.edu.au/campusdays
International House - Melbourne University Residence for 2019 - August 19
Visit St Hilda's Open Day - Sunday August 19 admissions@hildas.unimelb.edu.au
- Monash University Revision Seminars - Phsycholgy and Human Development - Monash University Clayton Campus September 25 Read More
- Outdoor Education Spring Program La Trobe University - September 24 to 28 Expression of Interest form