Careers & College Partnership News

Current Year 10 Course Selection for 2021

Year 10 Parent info session

GSSC will be holding a Parent information evening online (due to current restrictions) this Tuesday (28th July) at 7pm. It will be a video accessible via a YouTube link. While it will be pre-recorded to address technical concerns, parents will be able to ask questions and get answers from their campus Careers team through ‘Teams Chat’ OR via email (details provided on the night). Details of the link will be provided via the College Careers Facebook page and Compass messages to parents and their students on Tuesday. Those unable to access this at that time will be able to access the recording afterwards.

Year 10 counselling & information sessions

On Tuesday (28th July) in per 3, all Year 10’s will have an information session via video (due to COVID restrictions). The session will address…

differences between VCE and VCAL
The things students should consider when choosing their course
VET and SBAT’s and how they work
VET course option

Then from the following day, course counselling will commence during their Industry & Enterprise classes. Students will be supported in these by I & E teachers as well as the GSSC Careers team, campus Assistant Principals, Simone Masters and the G4C team. Students will receive the required materials in Industry & Enterprise, including the senior course handbook and selection sheet.

Year 12 Parent info. about options for 2021 session

GSSC will be holding a Parent information evening online (due to current restrictions) next Wednesday evening (29th July) at 7pm to look at 2021 options for your child. It will address the various employment options as well as training and further education. VCAL and VCE Parents (and their students) are strongly encouraged to view this. It will be pre-recorded to address technical concerns but be freely available after this time to refer to. Details of the You Tube link will be provided via the College Careers Facebook page and Compass messages to Parents and students on Wednesday. Those unable to access this at that time will be able to access the recording afterwards.

More detailed VTAC advice will be provided via separate presentations in the coming weeks. Details will be provided when they come to hand.

In Learning Mentor on Tuesday afternoon, Year 12’s will collect a pack of materials that will be referred to in this presentation.

Yr 12 Student VTAC info. sessions

From week 4 this term, information sessions will be conducted online (through Learning Mentor sessions) for students interested in applying for tertiary study through VTAC. The Careers team and Neighbourhood Leaders will be supporting students through these. These sessions will cover

- Searching for the right course

- Registering & applying online through VTAC

- SEAS (Special Consideration)

- Scholarships & Money Matters

- Accommodation (for those who have to shift away to study)

Are you ready to reset?

Skillsroad has released a fantastic series of resources for young people who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can download the sections that are relevant to you.

Get your head right https://bit.ly/2ZNy5K0

- 6 tips to get your life back on track

- 5 ways to deal with negative thoughts

- How to become resilient

- What to do when your motivation is gone

Discover your options https://bit.ly/39digPN

A day in the life of....

Discover your skills and strengths

Get to know how work ready you are

Explore careers and your study pathways

Make a plan https://bit.ly/2OW2501

- How to make good decisions

- How to create goals and keep focused on them

- Why creativity can make your life better

- How to stop procrastinating

Personal Branding https://bit.ly/32FGgcQ

- How to develop your skills and get work experience

- How to write your first resumé

- What's a good cover letter?

- Manners for chatting on the phone/zoom

Career Progression https://bit.ly/2CQY5uM

- How to deal with conflict productively

- Five ways to deal with negative thoughts

- How to be fearless at work (and life!)

- Are you future ready? Build the right skills

Killing it at Work https://bit.ly/3eL1SqU

- Surviving your first days at work

- How to fall in love with your job

- Mastering the skills of networking

- Dealing with workplace bullying and harassment

Apprenticeships

Cummins Cummins are recruiting for the 2021 intake for heavy diesel apprenticeships, https://bit.ly/3jjUx57

Contact careers.sthpacific@cummins.com for more information

William Adams Pty Ltd William Adams are recruiting for the 2021 intake for the following apprenticeships:

- Mobile Equipment (Earthmoving)

- Heavy Road Transport (Trucks)

- Metal Fabrication (Boilermaker and Auto Electrical)

Information - https://bit.ly/2CpI0wt

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways (AAP)

This website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship. Some of the resources include:

- Job and training descriptions

- Career interest explorer

- Job pathway charts

- Information on apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships

- Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hairdressing.

Visit http://bit.ly/3aUtxnC

Virtual Open Days – Victoria & Tasmania

Australian Catholic University

Saturday 29 August

Saturday 5 & 12 September

https://bit.ly/2P3hvy0

Monash University

29, 30, 31 August

https://bit.ly/2aVcXJc

La Trobe University

Sunday 2 & 23 August

https://bit.ly/2HDNdi6

RMIT University

8 & 9 August

https://bit.ly/2QcYDgW

Deakin University

Sunday 16 August

https://bit.ly/2LEkXR0

Swinburne University

Wednesday 12 August

https://bit.ly/2KKiQHQ

Victoria University

Sunday 29 August

https://bit.ly/2IYeXkZ

Federation University

Sunday 16 August

https://bit.ly/2bpachS

The University of Melbourne

5 – 8 September

https://bit.ly/2vI0pgx

Charles Sturt University

Saturday 6 September (Albury-Wodonga)

https://bit.ly/2GmQV1b

CQUniversity

Saturday 1 & 15 August

https://bit.ly/2WkBy2k

Torrens University

Tuesday 11 August

https://bit.ly/2I7pY0s

University of Tasmania

25, 28, 30 August

https://bit.ly/2WEj0cM

YEAR 12 TERTIARY DATES - VICTORIA

August

Early entry programs are now open for:

Victoria University

VU Guaranteed

https://bit.ly/2whSd6P

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Community Achiever Program

https://bit.ly/2tb5Y60

Passion for Business

https://bit.ly/2I2Ve2j

Passion for Law

https://bit.ly/2Uk0TYC

La Trobe University

Aspire

https://bit.ly/2KdjGN1

Achieve at La Trobe

https://bit.ly/2BiNfgP

Prepare for La Trobe

https://bit.ly/3hlXTTa

Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt Advantage

https://bit.ly/2O1U244

University applications - VTAC

3rd Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) applications open for undergraduate courses, scholarships, Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) etc., www.vtac.edu.au/

3rd Early/guaranteed admission applications open for :

RMIT

SNAP

http://bit.ly/2vAPiVT

University of Melbourne

Access Melbourne

https://bit.ly/2gBAqPD

Monash University

Monash Guarantee

https://bit.ly/2x5nwBC

ACU

ACU Guarantee

https://bit.ly/38PiLiA

Swinburne University

Early Entry

https://bit.ly/2WiPub5

12th Early Entry: Applications close for ACU Community Achievers Program, Melbourne campus

31st Early Entry : Applications close for La Trobe University Aspire and Charles Sturt University

Advantage

September

2nd Early Entry

Applications close for La Trobe University Aspire and Charles Sturt University Advantage

25th Early Entry

AppEarly Entry

Applications close for La Trobe University Aspire and Charles Sturt University Advantagelications close for ACU Guarantee

30th VTAC Timely applications close for undergraduate courses.

October

9th Early/guaranteed entry applications close:

Victoria University

University of Melbourne

RMIT

Monash University

9th VTAC

Applications close for Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) and Scholarships

Gap Year in the Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year in the Army. You will earn more than $45,000, have subsidised accommodation and full medical and dental coverage. There are still limited roles available in the following roles for the 2021 intake:

Army

Air Defence Operator

Artillery Operator

Air Force

Airfield Defence Guard

Aviation Support Technician

Navy

Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer – Submariner

Helicopter Pilot

Marine Engineer

Marine Engineer – Submariner

Maritime Aviation Warfare Office

Maritime Logistics Officer

Maritime Warfare Officer

Maritime Warfare Officer – Submariner

Navy Sailor

For information and to apply, go to https://bit.ly/32tiEG4

Upcoming virtual events

UNSW Careers in Medicine

The UNSW Rural Clinical School is running a Careers in Medicine webinar for students interested in studying medicine in the future.

Date: Thursday 23 July, 6pm – 7pm

Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2CakvHh

Discover Deakin Seminars

Deakin University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:

July

22nd Optometry

23rd Nursing & Midwifery

27th Exerciser & Sport Science

28th Nutrition Sciences

29th Psychology

30th Health Sciences

Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2YIZXi5

Australian Institute of Music (AIM)

AIM is located in Melbourne and offers courses in:

- Audio, Classical, Contemporary

- Composition & Music Production

- Music Theatre

- Arts Management & Entertainment Management

- Dramatic Arts

The Institute is running a virtual open day for prospective students and their families.

Date: Saturday 25 July, 2pm – 6pm

Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/32rvreH

Monash University – Online Information Seminars for prospetive students:

July

22nd Education and teaching

23rd Nursing and Midwifery

28th Advanced Science degrees

29th Careers in the health sector

30th Occupational Therapy and Paramedicine

Inside Monash Seminars - recorded webinars

You can watch recorded webinars from past seminars at any time at this link - https://bit.ly/2LaE3fA

Australian Catholic University – Talk with Industry series: You can watch recorded webinars at any time focused on the following course areas:

- Exercise Science and Physiotherapy

- Business and IT

- Law

- Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

- Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology

Visit - https://bit.ly/2XwbkYr

The Hotel School Melbourne

The Hotel School offers courses in hotel management and international hotel management. The School is running a virtual event where you can meet and talk to current students about the course they are studying and also speak to a course adviser via Live Chat. Date: Thursday 23 July, 2020

Information & RSVP, https://bit.ly/2Ox1NfT

The University of Melbourne

Meet Melbourne Live: You can watch recorded webinars at any time focused on the following course areas:

- Agriculture & Food Science

- Health

- Law

- Architecture, Building, Planning & Design

- Science

- Engineering

- Visual & Performing Arts

- Music

- Education

- Veterinary Medicine

- Commerce

- IT & Computer Science

You can watch the webinars by visiting http://bit.ly/2TJWmxa

Bite Sized Lectures

Watch lectures from University of Melbourne lecturers at https://bit.ly/3g1DZwn

Federation University – Your Fed Future

Federation University is running the following online webinars for prospective students:

July

30th Food and Nutritional Science

August

3rd Physiotherapy & Ocupational Therapy

5th Veterinary & wildlife Science

13th Environmental & Conservation Science

Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2WfWfLo

You can watch recorded webinars at any time focussed on the following course areas:

Engineering

Social Work

Business & IT

Criminal Justice and Criminology

Teaching

Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education

International Sport Management

Science

Community & Human Services

Arts / Social Sciences

Communication Design

Visual and Fine Arts

Nursing

Scholarships & Virtual campus tours

Pathways

Visit https://bit.ly/3fp9Yqh

RMIT University – Discover What’s Next series

RMIT University is running the following online sessions for prospective students:

July

23rd Health & Biomedical Sciences

28th Education & Social Sciences

30th Property, Building & Construction

Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2M0UGeg

Access recorded webinars from previous events at the virtual open day running on 8 & 9 August. You can watch the Flight Training and Aviation webinar at https://bit.ly/2ZJr9NQ

Tertiary Information Service (TIS)

TIS is running an online information session for students on July 29th re VTAC Applications

Information and RSVP, https://bit.ly/2NoSH3W

Your GSSC Careers team

McGuire campus - Lynda Bruce and Ant Newham

Mooroopna campus - Ruth O’Bree and Mary-ann Linehan. Mary-ann is the College Partnerships leader.

Wanganui campus – Tarsh Boyko and Graeme Crosbie. Graeme is the Careers Leader across the College, Tarsh is the new VCE Leader.

Your GSSC Careers website

www.gssccareers.com

Graeme Crosbie

Careers Leader

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Greater Shepparton Secondary College Newsletter

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Issue 11 · 24 Jul 2020

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