Careers
Congratulations
Congratulations Jasmine Angeline & Matthew Hanns, recipients of the University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Dow scholarships.
We were excited this week to learn that both Jasmine Angeline and Matthew Hanns were successful in their application to the University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program - Class of 2023. The organisers stated that it was a year of particularly high quality applicants. It must have been because we know there were a number of outstanding GSSC students who were unfortunate to miss out on scholarships this year. Matthew and Jasmine will be welcomed to the program with an online event next month.
Year 12 Students
University applications
Reminder from the last newsletter edition- please take the time to check you are up to date with your university applications. You can download a 2-page checklist via https://bit.ly/3GP3IpJ
Change of Preference support at GSSC
Results for VCE and the ATAR are being released online from 7am on Thursday 16th Dec. Students are encouraged to access these as soon as possible, as for those intending on applying for university offers, time is of the essence. Change of Preference closes on VTAC on Monday 20th Dec (4pm).
Our college will be holding COP support sessions for all Yr 12 students GSSC Wanganui campus (in the Senior Learning Centre) and McGuire campus (in the Senior Centre) from 10am to 4pm. The Career Practitioners and Neighbourhood leaders will be on hand during this time to help explain to students the results they've achieved, discuss current course preferences and explore further options. It will be critical that students use this opportunity so that they can be assured of making the best decisions possible.
2022 Year 12 VCE
Bradford Program
Rikke and Isabella from LaTrobe met with most of our 2022 Bradford students in what was an interrupted information session on Tuesday. The 2022 Bradford program promises to be our most exciting yet. Each fortnight LaTrobe staff will meet with our students during one of their private study sessions to assist them with their career planning, time management and study skill development as well as access to tutors to support them in their VCE subjects. Should any student, yet to register, be interested in doing so they should contact Graeme Crosbie or Susan Barr ASAP.
Get savvy about your finances
Year13 has teamed up with Westpac and built FinLit, a financial literacy program that will equip you with the knowledge you'll need to navigate the world of money. If you've ever wondered how to save for a car or how to go about buying a house, or what superannuation is - you've come to the right place! Topics include:
Landing your first job:
Types of work
Getting paid the right wage
Choosing a bank and guide to bank fees
Using your bank account
Taxes and super:
What is superannuation?
Getting paid the right super
The deal with taxes
Saving & spending your cash:
Saving your money
Understanding interest
Savings accounts
Program - https://year13.com.au/
Careers in Early Learning
You want fun and job security in equal measure, right? Then early learning and care might be the perfect career for you. As an early childhood educator, you can shape the future of Australia, in a secure job that grows with you. Helping children to learn is one of the most important jobs around.
Ready to find out how to play a big role in little lives? Visit https://elacca.org.au/
Monash University Updates
New: Bachelor of Criminology and Policing
The only course of its kind in Victoria. In three years, students will complete the core requirements of the Bachelor of Criminology, and a Diploma of Policing, undertaken at the Victoria Police Academy.
This course will provide the chance to achieve the dream of working in the police force, or choosing to work in an area requiring crime and justice experts, such as anti-corruption, crime prevention, justice, human rights, juvenile justice, and social welfare, https://bit.ly/30YpZBk
Campus Discovery Days
Register for a campus tour at the Clayton, Peninsula, Caulfield or Parkville campus. Tours will take place in early December, https://bit.ly/3CHvSzW
Science Precinct Tours
Book your place to take a guided tour of the Monash Science buildings. Tours will take place during December, https://bit.ly/3oW9YUw
2022 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
Application deadline extended!
Applications for this fantastic program have been extended to 5 December. This is a two-week on-site and digital program where students are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field.
The program will be held during January 2022 and is for students studying Year 12 in 2022, www.nysf.edu.au
VCE Summer School
University of Melbourne Student Union
Applications are now open for this amazing program! Year 12 (class of 2022) students are welcome to apply for the program by 20 December.
Date: 10 – 21 January 2022
Information, https://bit.ly/3bXuVGa
Dates for your diary
Australian Institute of Music (AIM)
AIM is a music college located at Melbourne and Sydney. Melbourne-based courses are offered in Music Theatre, Composition & Production, Contemporary, and Entertainment Management. The Institute is running the following events for prospective students at the Melbourne campus:
- Start Me Up: an introduction to the music industry, 27 November (online)
- Music Theatre Workshop, 16 December
- Open Day, 18 December
Info & RSVP: https://aim.edu.au/events
Endeavour College of Natural Health
The College is located at Melbourne and offers higher education courses in naturopathy, acupuncture Therapies, nutritional and dietetic medicine, complimentary medicine, Chinese medicine, and remedial massage. The institute is running several online information sessions for prospective students before the end of the year. For information and to RSVP, visit www.endeavour.edu.au/events
RMIT University
End of year student exhibitions
Watch the end of year student exhibitions for the following study areas from the comfort of home:
- Photography
- Interior Design
- Visual Arts
- Graphic Design
- Interactive Media
- Fashion and Textiles
- TAFE creative industries.
Sessions are running during November and December, https://bit.ly/3nH8iPm
Parents of prospective RMIT students are invited to participate in an online information session on 25 November, https://bit.ly/3lQJOCr
1-on-1 parent consultations: RMIT is offering consultations for parents who want to know more about transitioning into university and everything RMIT. Book a session via https://bit.ly/3nsoiF3
UNSW: Careers in Business
UNSW is running four online events for students interested in exploring careers in business, commerce, actuarial science, commerce or information systems.
Dates: 13 and 14 December
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3BEnssj
La Trobe University Talk and Tours
La Trobe is running on-campus ‘Talk and Tours’ for prospective students on the following dates:
Albury-Wodonga: Mon. 6 – Thurs. 9 December
Melbourne: Mon. 6 – Thurs. 9 December
For information and to book your place, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/events
SAE Creative Media Institute
SAE offers Bachelor, Associate Degree and Diploma programs in Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. The Institute is running an on-campus event called Creative Futures for Year 11 and 12 students and their parents.
Date: Thursday 9 December, 5.30pm – 9pm
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2ZT0OQ4
Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP)
ACAP is located at Melbourne and offers courses in Criminology & Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Coaching, and Business Administration. The College is running a series of online events for prospective students in December. You will be able to learn about courses at the College and participate in themed webinars.
Information: www.acap.edu.au/events
Santos Science Experience
The Santos Science Experience is a fun 3 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. The program is running at the following two institutes in January 2022:
18 – 20: RMIT University
18: Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre
For information and to register your place, visit www.scienceexperience.com.au
Your GSSC Careers Team
McGuire campus - Susan Barr
Mooroopna campus – Tarsh Boyko and Mary-ann Linehan. Mary-ann is the College Partnerships leader. This position emphasises how important we feel it is to build on our excellent links with partner organisations, employers, industry and other training organisations.
Wanganui campus – Graeme Crosbie, Ruth O’Bree & Simone Masters. Graeme is the Careers Leader, Ruth is the VCAL Leader and Simone is the Diversability Leader for GSSC.
Your GSSC Careers website
Graeme Crosbie
Careers Leader
Greater Shepparton SC