Careers News June 3rd
Careers 'thought of the week'..
1. Change is constant - embrace it!
Recognise that the world around you is constantly changing. Be open to change and remain alert to new opportunities.
2. Learning is ongoing
Strive for continuous personal improvement. Stay motivated by learning new skills and developing new talents and be ready for future opportunities.
3. Focus on the journey
Don't focus on one destination only. Recognise that your career journey will be throughout your lifetime. Appreciate and value each experience along the way - even temporary opportunities may broaden your skills set.
4. Know yourself, believe in yourself and follow your heart
Pursue your passion to find fulfilment. Discover ways to combine your interests with career opportunities.
5. Access your allies
Rely on the support of your family, friends, mentors, teachers and peers. Career success can be a team effort. Your network (the people and contacts you know, both personal and business) are very useful to help with decision making.
News from Monash University
Medicine Update
The Monash University School of Medicine is internationally recognised for providing a world-class education with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to medical training.
The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) will replace the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) MBBS for applicants commencing in 2017. The course is internationally recognised and students will graduate with a higher level qualification.
Deputy Dean of the MD program Professor Michelle Leech explains “the new program will be focused as before on preparing graduates for medical practice with a strong focus on patient safety. The course will also focus on enhanced research and professional practice skills to equip Monash graduates to improve the health of our communities locally and globally.” Importantly, the entry and selection requirements for both programs will also remain unchanged. Find out more by browsing Medicine at Monash
Recognising Students True Potential - Access Monash Scholarships
We want as many bright minds as possible to benefit from a Monash education. By investing in our students, we inspire them to give back to the community and solve the big issues facing our world.
In 2017 and beyond, Monash University will be introducing some exciting changes that will help expand and deepen the reach of its support, particularly for students who have experienced disadvantage. Find out more at Monash Scholarships.
Supporting Young Leaders
The Monash Community Leaders Scholarship rewards and supports students who want to use their Monash education to make a difference.
Recipients receive a $4000 annual payment and become part of a select group of students – Access Monash Mentors – who help us to inspire young people to pursue university study.
The Community Leaders Scholarship is available for one year (with the potential for extension) and is awarded to community-minded students with an ATAR of
85.00 or above. Interested students must apply to become an Access Monash Mentor when applications open in August 2016. For more information, visit Access Monash
RMIT Science in the City Lab Tours
Students and parents are invited to visit RMIT’s state-of-the-art learning laboratories to learn more about the programs on offer, and the research and training facilities available. Students will also find out more about the wide range of single and double degree science programs available at the city campus including: biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, food science, nanotechnology and physics.
Date: Monday 27 June 2016
Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm
Venue: Building 3, Level 1, Applied Sciences Reception, RMIT City campus
This is a free event but registration are important. Register at Science in the City (Lab Tour)
Medical Laboratory Visits
RMIT in collaboration with research laboratories is giving Year 10, 11 and 12 students the chance to visit medical laboratories across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Students who are interested in the role of a Medical Scientist during the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases are encouraged to attend. This free tour will give students a chance to find out what really happens behind the scenes.
The half day visits will take place during the week of Monday 4 July to Friday 8 July 2016.
For more information or to pre-register, visit Medical Laboratory Visits
New Double Degree in Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Gain an end-to-end understanding of how pharmaceutical products are designed and developed, as well as the process involved in the large scale production, for a successful career. From Semester 1, 2017, RMIT will be offering a new double degree in Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The four year degree will be offered across the City and Bundoora campuses, and the current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4 are: a study score of at least 20 in Chemistry and in Mathematical Methods (CAS); and a study score of at least 25 in any English (except EAL) or at least 30 in English (EAL). For more information, click here Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Engineering & Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Program
The Engineering & Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Program was launched in 2013 by Professional Cadetships Australia, an Australian company that has a proven record of placing Year 12 students with leading companies.
Under the 2016 ETCAD Program, Technology Cadets will work at Westpac in Group Technology.
Technology Cadets combine work at the Westpac Group in Sydney (city) with university study in computer science, information technology or information systems. Alternatively, cadets may undertake a commerce or arts degree and select information systems as one of their majors.
Technology Cadets study for six months of the year and work at Westpac Group Technology in the other half of the year. The bank allows for flexibility within the study and work program, particularly after the first year.
Applications for the ETCAD Program are made online to Professional Cadetships Australia. Applications are open and will close on Friday 17 June 2016. To be considered for a Cadetship under the ETCAD Program, students will need to expect an ATAR of at least 86.25.
Visit Professional Cadets to find out more, or Engineering & Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Program to access the application.
Career Me app
The CareerMe app allows students to get up to date information on hundreds of jobs and careers, view job descriptions, training requirements, training locations and available jobs. You can also find the industries where skills are most in demand.
Students can go to the iTunes store or Google Playstore to download the app to their smartphone or tablet for free – just search “careerme”.
Deakin University - Nursing and Midwifery
The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University invites students to visit the school and hear about its innovative undergraduate degrees.
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Date: Wednesday 20 July 2016
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Building BC, Burwood Corporate Centre, Level 2
OR
Date: Saturday 23 July 2016
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Building BC, The Point, Level 1
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Date: Wednesday 20 July 2016
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Building AD, Western Beach Room 6.104
Warrnambool City Centre Campus
Date: Friday 22 July 2016
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Venue: 165 Timor Street in Warrnambool
Students should register their attendance at one of these information sessions by visiting Nursing & Midwifery Information Sessions
For all other information about nursing and midwifery at Deakin University, visit Nursing & Midwifery at Deakin
Deakin University Explore App
Students are reminded about the Explore app that is a digital tool that enables students to search for courses and corresponding career possibilities, and vice versa at Deakin University. An Explore app should soon be available to download from the App Store. Students can also access this resource at Explore Deakin
ACU overview
- ACU has seven campuses across Australia and a new campus in Rome - ACU Campuses
- There are over 30,000 students nationally
- ACU can proudly claim that 93% of its graduates find employment within 4 months of graduation
- Besides its wide range of institutes and centres, ACU also has four faculties –
- ACU Student Accommodation is offered at five campuses
- ACU students can attend an overseas university in more than 16 countries, complete international internships, and work in community programs around the world – all while receiving credit towards their degree - Study Abroad and Exchange
- Community engagement is also a core part of every student's experience at ACU, to the point where it's embedded within its courses. This allows students to give back to their communities and make a difference through opportunities such as volunteer experience programs - Community Engagement
- ACU has an alternative entry scheme called the Early Achievers Program (EAP); this program is designed to acknowledge Year 12 students who have participated in significant voluntary community service programs while at school. One of the biggest benefits of the program is that successful applicants receive an offer well ahead of the usual tertiary admissions announcements - EAP
- ACU also has an Elite Athletes Program which has been designed to support and encourage students in managing both areas of their life to ensure that elite student athletes achieve their goals - Elite Athlete Program
- Passion for Business Program (P4B) is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture a students’ learning passion and give them a step up in their future business career. Current Year 12 students studying a business related subject are encouraged to apply - P4B Program
- ACU introduced a number of new courses in 2016 including:
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Exercise Science
- ACU will be introducing the Bachelor of Physiotherapy at its Ballarat campus from 2017 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- ACUcom provides excellent pathways to select bachelor degrees at ACU. Courses on offer through ACUcom include aged care, exercise science, nursing, education support, and early childhood education -ACUcom Courses.
ACU Passion for Business
ACU’s new Passion For Business (P4B) program is not just about your ATAR – it’s about providing a unique opportunity for student’s with a passion for business. Are you a current Year 12 student studying a business related subject at school and want to gain an early competitive edge?
The Passion for Business Program (P4B) at ACU is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture a students’ learning passion and give them a step up in their future business career. Current Year 12 students studying a business related subject are encouraged to apply. The benefits of applying for this early entry program include:
- Guaranteed* entry into the ACU Business or Commerce course of your choice
- Receive an Early Offer from ACU in September, before ATARs are released and well ahead of the usual VTAC offer dates, securing your place to study before you complete your exams
- Access to our Business mentoring program and business seminars and workshops with links to industry, corporations and organisations, opportunities at state, national and international level
- Access to our Student Leadership Professional Development Program; consolidation of professional skills, leadership, ethical and sustainable decision making and communication skills
- Co-op Bookshop voucher to the value of $300
*subject to meeting minimum requirements of ATAR 55 and the required pass in Year 12 English
Eligible courses are -
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of IT
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of IT/Bachelor of Business Administration
To apply, students must complete the P4B online application, including:
- The business subject(s) you have completed or are currently studying
- A 200 – 300 word response to: Why you are passionate about Business? Include details about why you want to complete a business/commerce course at ACU, your goals, interests, career aspirations and how you think you will benefit from a business mentoring program?
Find out more, and apply at Apply for Passion for Business
Universities in Western Australia
There are five universities in Western Australia, one of which – the University of Western Australia – is a member of the Group of Eight universities.
- Curtin University
Curtin University is a large multi-cultural university. It has a strong commitment to international engagement with Australia's third largest international student population. It maintains campuses in Malaysia and Singapore while also conducting face-to-face teaching in a number of countries. Curtin is also fundamentally committed to providing regional education within Western Australia through a number of campuses and education centres spread across the state, but also has a campus in Sydney where it offers a range of business courses. Visit Curtin University to find out more.
- Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Established in 1991, Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and a significant cohort of international students. ECU is considered a pioneer in the development of alternative entry pathways to higher education, helping Western Australians reach their potential.
Visit Edith Cowan University to find out more!
- Murdoch University
Murdoch University has more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff with a desire to discover, use their imaginations and ultimately make a difference. There are over 200 undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses offered across a range of disciplines, and the university is organised into eight schools – Arts, Education, Engineering and Information Technology, Health Professions, Law, Management and Governance, Psychology and Exercise Science, and Veterinary and Life Sciences. The University’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program seeks to provide an important learning experience for students, while allowing them to demonstrate their graduate skills to employers. Find out more at Murdoch University.
- University of Western Australia (UWA)
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has very high quality undergraduates and this is underpinned by the fact that the proportion of UWA graduates accepted into full-time employment within five months of completing their course is the highest of all Western Australian universities and among the highest in Australia. UWA is also one of only two universities in Western Australia that offer graduate Medicine. Visit University of Western Australia to find out more!
- University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA)
The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) was founded in December 1989, and now has over 7000 students enrolled on its three campuses in Fremantle, Sydney and Broome. UNDA is the only other Western Australian university offering graduate medicine, and it is offered at both the Fremantle and Sydney campuses. Visit University of Notre Dame Australia to find out more!
William Angliss Institute
- WAI has a two campuses Melbourne (city and Lilydale), as well as a campus in Sydney. It also has joint-ventures with Thailand, Sri Lanka and Malaysia
- WAI is one of Australia’s largest specialist centres for foods, tourism, hospitality and events training
- WAI offers a broad range of courses from Certificate level to Bachelor degrees
- Courses are categorised in three groups:
- 1. Food Trades and Culinary Arts - Foods
2. Tourism, Travel & Resorts - Tourism
3. Hospitality and Hotel Management - Hospitality
- WAI offers a number of Bachelor degrees:
- WAI also offers apprenticeships and traineeships - Apprenticeships and Traineeships, and short courses - Short Courses
- WAI offers a two-week short course titled Certificate II in Tourism (Flight Attendant Pre-Training Course) structured to provide students with an understanding of the aviation industry, emergency procedures, customer service and scripted commentaries. Students will attain industry recognised units including Responsible Service of Alcohol and Apply First Aid. On graduation students will be fully prepared for the application process for flight attendant positions through the major airlines - Flight Attendant Pre-Training
- WAI has also recently introduced a 6-month Certificate III in Aviation (Flight Operations) designed to enhance students’ opportunities to fulfil their plans to work with an airline as a cabin crew member. The focus of this course is about customer service, and not really about emergency procedures. Topics of study - beverage service, flight retailing, meeting customers, etc. managing disruptive customers, etc.
- WAI offers a range of courses in events, from certificate to bachelor level - Events Management
- Another specialised area WAI offers training in is Resort Management and students get to gain specialised industry training and qualifications tailored to particular areas of the industry, including alpine, dive, water recreation and spa and wellness - Resort Management
- Students keen on the travel and tourism courses offered at WAI might like to access a dedicated blog that provides ongoing snippets of information about students' activities, travels and insights as they proceed through semester - Tourism and Travel Blog
- New in 2016, the Angliss International Hotel School offers students a study pathway to take service delivery to a new and luxurious level. With exposure to masterclasses covering the finer and more specialised areas of hotel service, students will be equipped for a career offering exceptional service in the international hotel industry.