April Careers News

I am looking forward to meeting with all Year 10 students and their parents/guardians where possible over the course of Term 2, to discuss the results of their Morrisby Profile and early future pathway ideas.

This process will form part of their VCE subject selection, and you will start to receive emails with an appointment time soon. Parents or guardians are welcome to attend the appointment in person (if they are double vaccinated), or request to join the meeting online via Teams if this is a more convenient option for you.

Universities are getting very busy with both onsite and online events and I will continue to keep students and families informed as early as possible via Firefly. While Year 12 students in particular are now focusing their attention on course and university/alternative pathway options, the programs listed below are also very worthwhile and highly recommended for students in Years 10 and 11 to assist with their planning and decision making over the coming years.

Upcoming events:

What’s on?

When?

Further information and how to book

Deakin University campus tours

April school holidays

Deakin Campus Tours | Deakin

Monash University campus tours

April school holidays

Campus experience events - Discover Monash

RMIT City Campus tours

Every Wednesday from 3pm-4pm

Future Student City Campus Tour - RMIT University

Discover Monash Seminar Series

(some sessions will be on campus and some will be offered on Zoom)

Various dates from March 30th-April 26th

Course information events - Discover Monash

Melbourne University course information sessions

(these sessions are all being held on campus)

Various dates from May 11th until 2nd June

Bookings will open soon

RMIT course information sessions

Various dates from May to July

Events - RMIT University

VCE careers expo

Saturday 30th April

Caulfield Racecourse

VCE and Careers Expo: 2022

Melbourne University is offering a range of programs to Year 9 and 10 students in the areas of Engineering and IT. Applications for the Girlpower in Engineering and IT have opened for 2022 and close on April 22nd. Stage 1 of this program is open to girls currently in Year 9 and aims to improve gender parity in the areas of engineering and IT. Focusing on girls who have an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, there are only 40 places in the program and applications can be made here.

Registrations are also now open for the free Hands on Engineering and IT which involves one full day of activities at Melbourne University for Year 10 students on either Wednesday April 20th or Thursday April 21st. No prior knowledge is needed, and students will be given an introduction to different areas of engineering and IT, solve problems, experience the Melbourne University campus and meet like-minded students.

Snapshot:

Swinburne University of Technology

An old institution but a young university, Swinburne is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a university this year. Offering an impressive array of professional degrees, which all include a mandatory 12-month work placement as part of them, Swinburne prepares students exceptionally well for the world of work into which they will graduate. Work placements and internships with industry partners result in many Swinburne students being employed even prior to completing their degrees. A newly developed Bachelor of Applied Innovation can be paired as a double degree with most Swinburne bachelor degrees and involves teaching students skills that will never be replaced by machines including empathy, creativity and critical thinking.

Tours of Swinburne University can be arranged throughout the year here.

Please keep up to date with information on the Future Pathways Firefly page, and particularly the weekly careers newsletter, which is uploaded each Friday.

Alison Howard

Career Pathways Advisor

Year 12 Conference

Pictured: Year 12s braving the cold for a morning surf

Lorne