Careers News
Michael Harms
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7 CAREERS IN SPORT
To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, Elaine from Explore Careers has written an article on 7 sports careers, including:
Sports coach, personal trainer, recreational facilities management, sports nutritionist, sports occupational therapist, wellbeing activities coordinator, sports reporter.
Read the article at http://bit.ly/3VltCs2
JOBS – CHRISTMAS CASUAL POSITIONS
If you are keen to work over the summer break, now is the perfect time to apply for Christmas casual positions. These positions are usually temporary but can sometimes lead to ongoing work. Use the Summer Jobs website to search for jobs in your area - https://summerjobs.com.au/
POLICING & CRIMINOLOGY
Do you have an interest in criminal justice? Want to know why people deviate from the rules of society?
Have you considered becoming a police officer? Monash University offers a unique degree called the Bachelor of Criminology and Policing. This is 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. For information, visit www.monash.edu
FREE AND LOW-COST TAFE COURSES
Not sure what to do next year? TAFE courses are an excellent way to get industry experience, a job ready qualification, connect with industry experts, develop career ideas, and - depending on the course - entry into university study. The NSW and Victorian state Governments have funded free and low-cost TAFE courses for eligible graduates. Explore your options at: www.vic.gov.au/free-tafe
JOURNALISM
Year 11 and 12 students (2023) who are passionate about writing and have an interest in current affairs are invited to explore Jschool. This is an independent journalism college. Students can get a ’taste of journalism’ over summer by studying one or more online subjects from the Diploma of Journalism. https://jschool.com.au/single-subjects
SUMMER SCHOOLS
The following are examples of exciting programs being offered in January.
Filmmaking Summer School
This intensive summer school is taught by Australia’s leading film industry professionals and is suited to people from all ages and backgrounds.
When: 14 - 15 January 2023.
Where:Dancehouse, Carlton North, Vic.
The National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA)
NIDA is running several acting and musical theatre short courses for students at the Melbourne campus during January. To explore the program options and reserve your place, visit www.open.nida.edu.au
Santos Science Experience
This is a fun 3 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students (2023). Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, and attend site visits. The program is running at the following two institutes in January 2023:
17: Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre
18 – 20: RMIT University
2023 National Youth Science Forum
This is a two-week on-site and digital program where Year 12 students (2023) are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field. The cost is $1950. Students are encouraged to contact their local Rotary Club to seek financial assistance and scholarships may be available.
When: 10 – 24 January 2023.
Monash University - Engineering
Engage Engineer: this program is for students in Years 9 & 10 in 2023 and will run on 16 & 17 January 2023.
Engineering Skills Day: this program is for female students in Years 10 – 12 in 2023 and will run on 19 January 2023.
Steam City: this program is for female students and will run on 19 January 2023. The day will be focussed on engineering.
For information on the above programs and to register your place, visit
www.monash.edu/engineering/meg/activities
Monash University - Science
MYSci: this is an exciting three-day science program specifically designed for students who will be in Year 11 and 12 in 2023. Cost is $110 per student and will run between11 – 13 January 2023,
https://shop.monash.edu/mysci-2023.html
Michael Harms
Careers Coordinator