Careers and Pathways
Careers News
Year 12 students are reminded to complete and pay for their VTAC Applications by September 30, 2019.
Year 12 Term 3 Careers Interviews have commenced. Check compass schedule for interview time.
Year 11 Careers Interviews have recommenced. Check compass schedule for interview time.
Year 10
We are currently processing VET Expression of Interest for VET courses in 2020. We will be assisting students complete their online Expression of Interest for their VET course in 2020 this week. Students will need to bring their USI numbers with them.
If students would like to complete Work Experience over the next few months please see the Careers Office.
Information sessions
Melbourne Army Reserve Information Session
Tuesday | 6.00pm | Melbourne Defence Force Recruiting Centre
September 19
Melbourne Air Force Careers Information Session
Thursday | 6.00pm | Melbourne Defence Force Recruiting Centre
September 23
Melbourne Women in Defence – Trades Information Session
Monday | 1.00pm | Melbourne Defence Force Recruiting Centre
September 30
Melbourne Australian Defence Force Academy Information Session
Monday | 12.00pm | Melbourne Defence Force Recruiting Centre
Melbourne Engineering Careers Information Session
Monday | 6.00pm | Melbourne Defence Force Recruiting Centre
Melbourne Navy Careers Information Session
Wednesday | 6.00pm | Melbourne Defence Force Recruiting Centre
September 17
Wantirna - 17 September 2019, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hawthorn - 18 September 2019, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Aviation (Hawthorn) - 18 September 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Planning a grand entrance (or a grand return) to university in 2020? Have all your burning questions answered by our expert course advisers and current students (from where to get the best kebab to how to nail study time) – get on top of preferences and complete your application on the night too! Talk about productive!
Find out more: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/choose/events/wantirna?siid=el|tim|eve|cal|0368
Deakin | Accelerate Information Evening
15 October 2019, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus
Deakin Accelerate provides high-achievers with university-level learning opportunities. You will complete two units of a first-year university subject at the same time as your Year 12 studies. Studying one unit per trimester, alongside first-year university students, you will complete your units either on campus at one of Deakin’s four vibrant locations, or study anywhere, anytime, at the Cloud Campus – our innovative online learning environment.
Attend an information evening to learn more about the Deakin Accelerate program and how it will benefit you. You will hear from past program students and find out about the application process.
La Trobe University | VCE Plus Information Evening
25 September 2019, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus
You’re invited to learn more about how VCE Plus works, the subjects on offer and the application process. VCE Plus is an exciting opportunity for Year 12 students to complete two first-year university subjects and have them recognised as part of their VCE. As a VCE Plus student, you’ll get a taste for university early as well as the chance to challenge yourself and gain credit towards your degree.
Find out more: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/vce-plus-information-evening2
Workshops
NIDA Drama School – Holiday Program
NIDA is running a series of drama workshops from students in years 7-10 over the upcoming school holidays. The courses help students to develop performance skills including improvisation, voice and movement, devising, acting and rehearsing scenes. Students will perform scenes at the end of the week for family and friends.
They are running at the following locations:
- Wesley College St Kilda Campus, Melbourne
If you are thinking about going to NIDA or enjoy acting and drama, this course could be perfect for you.
Find out more and enrol here: https://www.open.nida.edu.au/course/OHNDS12
Scholarships & Competitions
Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship
Value: $20,000
Open/Closing Dates: July 22, 2019 – September 22, 2019
The Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship Program provides practical support to lift the educational and career aspirations of high potential Australian girls who are facing socio-economic hardship.
Basic Eligibility
- Girl entering Year 9 in 2020
- Attends an Australian public school
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrates high academic potential
- Shows a motivation to achieve academically and professionally, including an intention to carry on to tertiary education