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Careers Report
Students from Years 9-12 will be attending the Careers Expo. Parents are welcome to attend but will need to have their own transport. This event will assist students in looking at various career pathways from Apprenticeships to University courses. Then focus of this year’s Expo is Agriculture as there are many and varied opportunities in this field. Longerenong College will be taking students on tours of their campus, highlighting the many educational opportunities available. Students will be looking at all the Expo has to offer in their Careers lessons.
Open Days & Info Sessions
Fed Uni | Your Career in Public Health – Ask Me Anything Session
Wednesday 8 June 2022, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Online
Make a difference to the health of your community. Upskill or reskill for a rewarding career in Public Health.
You’re invited to our live “Ask Me Anything” session, where you can ask all your questions and learn about the incredible opportunities available at Federation University.
We’ll be joined by an expert panel, who will share their clinical experiences and provide you with advice on your study path, as well as discuss the broad range of health careers available.
Find out more: https://events.federation.edu.au/event/sessions?id=Your_Career_in_Public_Health_-_Ask_Me_Anything_Session4259249237
Endeavour College | Natural Health Open Day
Saturday 18 June 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Endeavour College of Natural Health, Melbourne Campus
Open Day is a unique opportunity to see your local campus first-hand and chat one-on-one with experts before you take the plunge and enrol.
We are opening our campus doors for Open Day on Saturday 18 June. Why not see what student life with Endeavour College looks like? Tour the facilities, learn about student life, and chat to our team of academics and admissions advisers on the day. Find out more: https://www.endeavour.edu.au/events/natural-health-open-day/
Monash | Discover Bachelor of Business
Monday 4 July 2022, 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Monash University Caulfield Campus
The Monash Bachelor of Business offers a wide range of majors and double degree options. Learn how to tailor your degree to discover a world of opportunities to set yourself apart. Find out more: https://www.monash.edu/discover/events/course-information/discover-bachelor-of-business-a-world-of-possibilities
Monash | Engineer your future: Discover where a Monash Engineering degree can take you
Thursday 7 July 2022, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Monash University, Clayton Campus
What do engineers actually do? What companies and organisations do engineers work for? Hear from our panel of Monash engineering graduates and students about their diverse career journeys and the wide range of industries where engineers are essential (It might surprise you!). Ask them how to gain real engineering work experience as a student to get a head start. Find out more: https://www.monash.edu/discover/events/course-information/engineer-your-future-discover-where-a-monash-engineering-degree-can-take-you
RMIT | Discover What’s Next: Science
Tuesday 12 July 2022, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Online
Discover all you need to know about studying Science at RMIT.
Delve into the world of science and explore a subject that spans data and technology, health and medicine, the environment and so much more.
This is the perfect session if you’re in secondary school and are considering studying Science courses at RMIT. Find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/events/2022/july/dwn-science
University of Melbourne | Meet Melbourne
Shepparton: Wednesday 13 July 2022, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ballarat: Monday 25 July 2022, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
At Melbourne, you’ll join a thriving and diverse community that supports you to follow your passions. As a Melbourne graduate, you’ll think critically and creatively across disciplines and be a changemaker throughout your career, no matter the industry.
Come along to an information evening to speak to our Future Students team and hear how a Melbourne degree will set you apart.
We’ll be covering key topics including:
· How you can design a degree as unique as you with our Melbourne curriculum, using breadth subjects and more than 100 majors to set yourself up for a successful career
· Student Life initiatives, University Accommodation, our wellbeing and support services and how we can support you making your new home in Melbourne
· Opportunities in and outside of the classroom, such as concurrent diplomas, work-integrated learning, internships, exchange and our suite of competitive scholarships
· Access Melbourne, our special entry access scheme, which offers guaranteed entry to eligible students from rural and regional areas, and those with a disadvantaged financial background. Register for Shepparton: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/events-for-future-students/meet-melbourne-shepparton Register for Ballarat: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/events-for-future-students/meet-melbourne-ballarat
Torrens University Australia | Open Day
Saturday 6 August 2022, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Torrens University Australia, Flinders Street Campus
Open Day gives you a taste of what we do and how we do it. Meet our academics, talk to current students and tour our campuses. We’re here to help you turn your dream into your career. Find out more: https://www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day
Schindler Apprentice Open Night Webinar
Monday 8 August 2022, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
When you join Schindler, you become part of a global family that is one of the world’s leading providers of elevators, escalators, and moving walks.
With 6 locations across Australia and a team of over 1,200 people, there is so much to experience as an Apprentice at Schindler. and learn from a network of the industry’s leading experts… Schindler will elevate your career!
Over four years, you will take on regular structured in-house training through a world-class program and gain a formal electrical trade qualification.
Join our online information evening, which will cover:
· What does an apprenticeship at Schindler offer?
· Meet the apprentices
· What makes a good apprentice?
· Life after your apprenticeship
· The application process
· Q&A discussion panel
Apprenticeship roles will be opening soon, so this is a perfect opportunity to learn everything you need to know about the Schindler Apprenticeship program. Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/schindler-apprentice-open-night-webinar-tickets-341479031977?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Torrens University Australia | Virtual Open Day
Tuesday 16 August 2022, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Online
Jump online for our Virtual Open Day to get the information you need to turn today’s dream into tomorrow’s career. You’ll hear from academics who are leaders in their field; guest speakers who are trailblazers in their industries; and Course and Careers Advisors who knows the ins and outs of our courses, internships, scholarships and campuses. Find out more: https://www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day/virtual-open-day
Workshops and Courses
NIDA Online | Introduction to Acting
Tuesday 31 May 2022, 6:00 pm - Tuesday 14 June 2022, 8:00 pm
Online
Be introduced to the fundamental skills of an action-based acting technique. Connect to your inner playfulness, be present in the moment and learn to create character.
This is a fully online course designed for beginners and is delivered through NIDA’s online learning management system. Find out more: https://www.open.nida.edu.au/course/OANOIA
NIDA | Audition Preparation Workshop
Monday 27 June 2022, 10:00 am - Friday 1 July 2022, 5:00 pm
NIDA Southbank
Ensure you are informed and prepared for NIDA BFA Acting auditions. Gain insight into material selection and work with NIDA tutors to explore vocal and physical technique. Work on your audition material to ensure you are open and ready for the challenges of the audition process. Find out more: https://www.open.nida.edu.au/course/OHNAP1112
SAE | Create for a Day
Saturday 2 July 2022, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
SAE Institute, Melbourne
SAE Institute is opening its doors this July for a one-day program, designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Music Production, or Songwriting.
Don’t miss out on your chance to experience life as an SAE student, and discover what it means to be a creative professional in state-of-the-art facilities with industry experts by your side.
During the workshop, attendees will learn valuable practical and collaborative skills to build a creative piece of work! They will also receive a certificate of participation to acknowledge the creative project they have undertaken. Find out more: https://sae.edu.au/event/create-for-a-day-at-sae/
Swinburne | Science Experience 2022
Wednesday 6 July 2022, 8:30 am - Friday 8 July 2022, 4:00 pm
Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus
If you’re in Year 9 or 10 and and are excited about science, then you’ll want to read on! Come to our Hawthorn campus to learn and explore STEM through interactive, hands-on workshops and demonstrations.
Explore the universe in virtual reality, conduct experiments in our chemistry labs and explore the applications of the world-class Australian Synchrotron.
Our three-day program encourages curiosity and explores the never-ending possibilities of science.
With a focus on real-world applications, you’ll get to:
· meet leaders from the scientific community
· work with innovative technologies in our specialised labs and facilities
· watch out-of-this-world science demonstrations
· participate in hands-on workshops that will challenge and excite.
Join us for our action-packed July program and see where a career in science can take you. Find out more: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/events/2022/07/science-experience/
Competitions
The Parliament Prize 2022
A competition for Victorian school students, from Grade 5 to Year 12.
What would you say to parliament if you were an MP? Record your own 90-second Member’s Statement telling us about the issues that are important in your community.
A prize of $500 and a commemorative trophy will be awarded to the first-placed entry in each category.
There will also be prizes of $250 to the second-placed entries and $125 to the third-placed entries in each age group.
An award of $1,000 will be made to each first-placed student’s school which will ideally be used to promote civics and citizenship and law-related education within these schools, at the schools’ discretion.
Entries are open until Friday 17 June. Find out more and enter here: https://www.parliament
Careers & Jobs
National Careers Week Series
For National Careers Week, we’ve written a series of blogs – the theme for 2022 is “Career. More than just a job” and we’ve taken an in-depth look into what your career actually is, and what you can do to take control over it.
In our posts we’ll look at: 1. The difference between a career, job, and work 2. What it means to be a lifelong learner 3. What you can do with your Core Skills 4. When things go wrong and how to handle career chaos 5. What is digital literacy and what does it mean for your career? 6. When is the right time to start learning about careers? 7. How to find career-related information you can rely on
Jobs for people who love puzzles Puzzles can be toys, games, or problems that are designed to test your ingenuity. From jigsaw puzzles and computer games, to crosswords and sudoku, there are lots of different ways you could be entertained by a great puzzle.
But there’s more to puzzling than just fun. You can learn useful skills (puzzles are often used in educational settings), give your brain a work out, and you can even find careers where solving puzzles could part of your daily life.
Useful skills you could get from puzzling
From early childhood onwards, puzzles are used as tools to help us to develop skills from finger strength and dexterity, to visual-spatial skills and logic.
There are a tonne of other great skills that you can learn and develop through puzzles too, they could be useful in lots of jobs and other aspects of your life and include:
· Resilience and perseverance
· Problem solving and reasoning
· Critical and analytical thinking
· Teamwork and collaboration
· Planning
· Focus
· Creativity
· Time management
· Adaptability
All of the above are wonderful skills to have. Taking part in competitions, joining clubs, and working on real world puzzles (or problems) could help you to build on these skills, gain new ones, and help to illustrate to others that you have these skills already. So don’t forget to add them to your resume and use examples in your interviews.
Jobs for people who love puzzles
You could incorporate puzzles into your career if you like to be challenged and love finding solutions where others may not be able to.
Here are some examples of careers you could explore further:
· Mathematician
· Actuary
· Cryptographer
· Ethical Hacker
· Computer Support
· Network Engineer
· Archaeologist
· Crime Scene Investigator
· Forensic Scientist
· Police Detective
· Private Investigator
· Fire or Accident Investigator
· Reverse Engineer
· Software Engineer
· Scientist
· Auto Mechanic
· Interior Designer
· Puzzle Maker
· Psychologist
· Counsellor
· Software Developer
· Teacher
· Architect
· Journalist
· Data Analyst
· Air Traffic Control
· Structural Engineer
· UX Design
· Cybersecurity
· Programmer
· Doctor
· Event Planner
· Author
Curious which other careers might suit you? Why not head over to the job spotlights page to read up on other jobs, or have a read through various industries and roles on the careers page.
What is my Student Contribution Amount?
There isn’t one flat fee for all students attending university – your Student Contribution Amount will differ depending on the type of degree you enrol in.
Every few years, the Government will look at employment across the country, including areas of growth and demand in the future. This information is used to calculate how much they will contribute towards certain degrees. Think of it as an incentive to study a degree that will lead to more people working in jobs where they’re needed.
For example, nursing is currently a high-demand job area, so the Government puts more money towards their share of a Commonwealth Supported Place – and in turn, your Student Contribution Amount goes down.
In 2022, Student Contribution Amounts are split into four bands. How much you will need to pay depends on the band in which your degree falls. You can see the current bands and their Student Contribution Amount on the StudyAssist website here.
Do I need to pay my Student Contribution Amount up-front?
No – in fact, most students don’t. You’ll most likely defer your Student Contribution Amount to what’s known as a HECS-HELP loan. There are some incentives to paying up-front, but you don’t have to.
Are there any other ways I can reduce the cost of my degree?
Absolutely! There are tons of scholarships out there than can reduce – and in some cases cover entirely – the cost of your degree. Have a browse of our Scholarships database to see if there are any you might be eligible for.
Where can I find out more? Read more about Student Contribution Amounts on the StudyAssist website here.
Navigating Year 10 Subject Selection
If you’re planning to stay on in high school and complete Years 11 and 12, then Subject Selection is going to be an essential process that you’re going to have to go through.
While on one hand it’s great that you’ll get to choose which subjects you’ll be studying, the flip side is that what you choose now could impact on what you can study after high school.
We’ve put together some important factors to bear in mind as you start making those big decisions about Subject Selection.
One: Do some research.
Explore industries and careers, learn about which ones appeal to you and try to understand why. Is it the work environment, the core skills required, or does it reflect your interests, for example?
Identify your strengths and interests then explore the tertiary and career options that tie in with these. Don’t focus on specific jobs, instead find a range of careers and industries that appeal to you.
Doing this could help you to uncover studies and jobs that you’ll actually enjoy. Rather than focusing on the salary, prestige, or perceived (but not always accurate) benefits associated with certain jobs.
Two: Find out which compulsory subjects and units you’ll have to do.
Three: Look at the tertiary pathways which could help you get into the jobs or industries you’ve identified during your research.
Some VET pathways for example might not have any prerequisites or assumed knowledge in order for you to sign up.
Whereas to be eligible to get into some university courses you may have to tick pre-requisite boxes or need to have assumed knowledge.
Four: Then choose electives which will give you the best range of options for your future studies and careers.
Five: If you’d like to go to university after high school, you’ll need to check with your teacher or careers advisors to make sure that the combination of courses you choose will make you eligible to receive an ATAR.
Six: Choose subjects which you Don’t just choose ones that you think might scale better and give you a better ATAR, or could lead into a well paid job one day (but isn’t actually something you’re passionate about doing).
Choosing subjects you’re passionate about could mean that you’ll put in more effort, enjoy them more, do better, and feel more confident about your abilities.
13YARN – National Support Line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Lifeline Australia has launched the first national support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in crisis called 13YARN.
The 24/7 phone line will give First Nations communities access to culturally responsive and safe support for social and emotional wellbeing when and where they need it.
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. Find out more here: https://www.13yarn.org.au/
If you are seeking a stimulating, challenging and rewarding career and have values aligned to those of Victoria Police, we encourage you to consider a career in policing.
Please join us on an information session to learn about the Police role, the recruitment process, training at the Academy and hear from some local members about their journey with Victoria Police.
To register visit www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions
To find out more about the role of a Police Officer, visit www.police.vic.gov.au/careers
Victoria Rose-Heffernan
Careers