Careers and Pathways

Careers & Pathways Newsletter

Term 3, Week 2, 2020

Discover Deakin – Online Information Events

The Discover Deakin course information webinars are running through to late July.  Discover what it’s like to study at Deakin – meet future teachers, hear student stories and get all the info you need to choose the right course for you.  Many of the webinars are listed below, but for a comprehensive list and to register, please visit Discover Deakin.  All webinars will take place at 6.00pm.  Students are encouraged to take note of the times when registering.

News from the University of Melbourne

• Study Website

Study is a very useful online toolkit that has all the information prospective students need to make the most of their post-secondary plans.  From choosing a course - to application advice, finding accommodation, making the most of campus life and accessing support services.

• Stay Connected

Students considering studying at Melbourne are recommend signing up to receive updates from the University, especially during these changing times.  Students can nominate their area(s) of interest to personalise their communications from the University.  Signing up to hear from Melbourne means, if there are any changes that impact their future study plans, they will be the notified directly.  Register at Stay Connected.

• Meet Melbourne Online 2020

Students are reminded that they can still access the recordings of the Meet Melbourne 2020 webinars, with each webinar providing more information about the courses and careers that interest them most. 

Group of Eight Universities

The Group of Eight (Go8) is an association of leading Australian universities - comprehensive in general and professional education and distinguished by depth and breadth in research.  The Go8 universities continually aim to -

• enhance the contribution of its member universities to the nation’s social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-being and prosperity
• extend the contribution of its member universities to the generation and preservation of the world’s stock of knowledge
• strengthen Australia’s capacity to engage in and benefit from global developments, respond to global and local challenges
• expand opportunities for Australian students, regardless of background, to participate in higher education of world-class

To find out more about the Group of Eight Universities, visit Group of Eight Universities

Snapshot of Box Hill Institute (BHI) in 2020

• Box Hill Institute, formally known as Box Hill TAFE, began operating in 1984
• Box Hill Institute (BHI) offers a qualifications range from certificates I to IV, diplomas and advanced diplomas, even associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees - Courses at BHI
• BHI’s vocational and higher education qualifications are nationally accredited and internationally recognised
• BHI offers apprenticeships, traineeships, and pre-apprenticeship courses across a range of trade and industry areas - Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• BHI has three Melbourne campuses -  Box Hill Institute Campuses and through its partnerships with international educational institutions and other organisations, it has more than 10 international campuses delivering Australian qualifications to residents throughout the Asia-Pacific region and in the Middle East.  The Lilydale Lakeside Campus is BHI’s new higher education facility based in Lilydale in partnership with William Angliss Institute and is also home to the Yarra Ranges Tech School
• BHI has a number of excellent facilities including its new, one of a kind, Integrated Technology Hub which provides collaborative and innovative learning spaces for the air conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical, plumbing and electrical technologies industries
• There are excellent Workplace Training Facilities where students get access to real and simulated work environments in order to gain lots of practical hands-on experience. The environments are real, the tools and equipment are the latest, and the customers are paying members of the public.  
  Some of our workplace training facilities:
• Spa and Salon on Elgar, providing spa treatments and services
• The Health and Wellbeing Hub
• Pets on Elgar, a veterinary clinic and dog-grooming centre
• Fountains Restaurant, delivering excellent food and beverage to diners
• BHI offers its students Study Abroad opportunities
• BHI has a range of Student Support Services, including study support, and personal and career counselling
• BHI has libraries at all its campuses
• BHI offers offer a number of scholarships that:
  • recognise the academic achievement of students
  • help students who need financial assistance

VIRTUAL OPEN DAYS 2020

Getting the most out of a Virtual Open Day

COVID-19 has changed a lot this year, and universities have moved their Open Days online. Traditionally one of the biggest days in the University calendar, Open Days exist to help future students make informed decisions about their future. This year may be different, but you can still do many of the same things.

Most institutional Virtual Open Days will be held in late July and August (see table for Open Day dates).  However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution at any time for advice on courses.

Who should participate in a Virtual Open Day?

Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend.

Why should you attend an Open Day?

Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information, there are many other reasons for participating:

• You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first day of classes if you have done your research and found out more about the institution.
• What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in?
• If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live?
• Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural institution?
• What does the place ‘feel’ like? Watch Virtual Tours and try gaining an insight into whether or not it is a bustling environment with lots of activity, or a quieter, more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds?
• How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for a car?

If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should participate in a Virtual Open Day 

How to make the best of Virtual Open Days

To make your Virtual Open Day activity fun and informative, here are some pointers:

• Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses – if they are not addressed during the virtual event, you can always follow up with the institutions later
• If the event allows Q & A, make sure you ask lots of questions
• Enjoy the activity!

Not everyone can participate in every Virtual Open Day and various institutions are also holding their Virtual Open Days on the same date, so students are encouraged to register for as many as possible so that even if you miss one, you should receive notifications from the institutions and may be sent recordings if they are available.

Ms Vivian Seremetis 

Careers Coordinator