Careers & Pathways
Dates to Diarise for Term 3
University/ TAFE Open Days
August
Year 12 VTAC Timely Applications
throughout August and September
VTAC SEAS and Scholarship Applications
opens August and September
2019 Senior Years Careers Expo
The 2019 Senior Years Career Expo was a day full of information and events for students in Years 9 to 12. The day launched the 2020 course selection process and was designed to assist and equip students with the necessary information for them to make informed decisions about their future pathways.
David Perry Hall was full of displays covering all the VCE subject areas as well as information on VCAL and VETiS in the Subject Expo. Students in Years 9 and 10 were able to ask questions of teachers and senior students and gain a greater sense of the requirements and content covered in each subject. It was great to see a number of Year 10 parents attend the Expo as well.
From lunchtime, the Senior Centre hosted the Tertiary Expo. Representatives from most of the major universities, TAFE institutions and some private training providers were available to answer questions and hand out course guides.
Following on from our 50th Anniversary celebrations earlier in the year, we were able to connect with a number of DSC Alumni as part of the 15 Elective Sessions in the middle of the day. Representatives from Vic Police, Aquarena and MEGT along with alumni and guest presenters, shared their career experiences with students on a range of topics including music, law, business, IT, media, real estate, health and robotics.
A big thank you to all our guest presenters and staff for contributing their time and expertise to the day.
Vanessa Ramsay
Career Development Coordinator
Christmas in July Careers Expo
On Thursday, 25 July numerous students attended a student employment expo called ‘Christmas in July’ which was held at Mc2. Students had the opportunity to identify potential employment opportunities from different companies, learn about the recruitment process, explore pathways and attend employment focus workshops.
I enjoyed the event thoroughly. I was able to learn a lot of important information about the recruitment process and hear from various people about their experience in the workforce. Overall, it was a great experience and I really enjoyed attending the different workshops.
William L. 10J
2020 Vocational Education & Training in Schools (VETis)
Any current Year 9 or 10 students who would like to find out more information about VET subjects offered, please see Mrs Wakeham in the career office. VET subjects offered this year include Animal Studies, Applied Fashion, Building & Construction, Hospitality, as well as Kitchen Operations. Students will be required to travel to another school or TAFE each Wednesday afternoon to study the subject.
Anne Wakeham
Career Counsellor
VET in Schools Coordinator