Careers
Wanganui Park Career News
Events coming up
Fri. 8th March – CI Card training, @ Wanganui, 9am -3:20pm. $90 – (see details attached)
Thurs. 14th March – JefThomson Careers event (CGr’s Year 10 Careers class)
Mon. 18th – 22nd March – Year 10 Work Experience Week (incl. GV Health placements)
Tues. 19th March – Metro Tunnel Careers experience (3 x Wanganui Year 9 & 10’s)
Wed. 3rd April – Rail Careers experience (11 x Wanganui Year 9 & 10’s)
Thurs. 4th April – Reserve Bank Australia Careers experience (5 x Wanganui Year 9 & 10’s)
Tues. 30th April – Careers Day Out (all Year 10’s)
Thurs. 2nd May – Defence Force Recruitment visit 9am- 10 am
Thurs. 2nd – Sun. 5th May – The Age VCE & Careers Expo, Caulfield Racecourse
Wed. 8th May – Year 11 Resilience day
University exploration events
Charles Sturt University- ‘Explore Day’ seminars
Explore Day’s showcase over 40 courses at 6 campuses. The upcoming Explore Day at Wagga Wagga in April will focus on courses in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Equine Science, and Veterinary Technology. For information on dates, go to, https://bit.ly/2GmQV1b
Monash University- ‘Inside Monash’ seminars.
These events showcase different courses and faculties within the University. Dates run over several months and students have to book in advance. For information on dates, go to http://bit.ly/2ki2NYw
Monash University - Information Evenings.
Staff from Monash will be visiting regional areas during the year to meet with prospective students and their families. The next event will be held at Mildura on the 19th of March. For information on dates and locations, go to https://bit.ly/2pt8nsT
The University of Melbourne – ‘Meet Melbourne’:
Representatives from the University will be running online information sessions to advise students and parents about courses, graduate outcomes, housing options, scholarships and student services. Online sessions will be held on the 12th and 14th of March and are open to prospective students and their families. For information and to register, go to https://bit.ly/2S7X2Zn
The University of Melbourne - A Day at Melbourne:
This event is being held during the Term 1 holidays for Year 10 students. You will learn about:
- Undergraduate degrees and graduate pathways
- Admissions and entry requirements
- Access Melbourne and Melbourne Scholarships
- Accommodation options
- How parents can help with the transition to university.
The event will be held on the 12th of April. Information hasn’t been released yet but you can book-link the following page for updates, https://bit.ly/2S7X2Zn
Experience Clever at La Trobe University
These events are designed for future students to get a taste of what it’s like to be a La Trobe student for a day. You will be able to: chat with staff and course advisers, participate in structured workshops focused on your desired career/course and talk to student ambassadors about studying at La Trobe. Parents are welcome. Upcoming dates are as follows:
- Melbourne – Friday 12 April and Friday 5 July
- Albury-Wodonga – Friday 31 May
- Bendigo – Wednesday 3 July
For more information and to register your interest, go to http://bit.ly/1RiIhxz
University Scholarships for High Achievers
The University of Melbourne – George Hansen Scholarship:
If you are planning to study at The University of Melbourne in 2020, you should consider applying for the prestigious George Hansen Scholarship. Stage 1 applications are now open and close on the 21st of March, https://bit.ly/2IB4IDC
Australia National University (ANU) – Tuckwell Scholarship:
If you are planning to study at ANU in 2020, you should consider applying for the prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship. Stage 1 applications are now open and close on the 28th of March, https://bit.ly/2Sja5r7
Interested in being a flight attendant?
Air Force Cabin Crew Gap Year Program
Did you know that you can apply for the Air Force Cabin Crew position as part of the Australian Defence Force Gap Year Program? If successful, you will “provide safety, comfort, and in-flight service to passengers and crew on board specialised aircraft, whilst enjoying a fulfilling 12-month taste of life in the Air Force”. Applications are now open. For information and to register your interest, go to https://bit.ly/2uW1hzI
Flight Attendant – William Angliss
If you don’t want to join the Air Force for 12-months, you could consider studying the Certificate III in Flight Operations (Cabin Crew) at William Angliss, Melbourne,