Careers

Careers are on the home run with VTAC applications! We have many students applying for university degrees, diplomas and TAFE courses.

We have added a list of VTAC application deadlines:

We encourage all students applying, to pay their application fee of $44.00 ASAP. Due date is 29th September 2022.

The late fee is $126.00!

The next few weeks can be very stressful for our Year 12 students with a lot going on at the moment. Exam preparation, work commitments and applications to university or TAFE. 

How can kids manage their exam stress?

One of the challenges as a parent is that exams are something your child has to do on their own. But you can support them by trying the following:

• Have realistic expectations and don't push them too hard
• Be constructive and positive
• Encourage good sleep patterns and eating habits
• Provide a quiet space for them to study and prepare 
• Teach them the importance of study breaks
• Encourage them to ask the teacher questions if they’re unsure
• Help them know what to expect on the day of the exam
• Help them be on time for the exam or arrive early
• After the exam, listen to their concerns and avoid criticising them

More information on how to support your students can be found using the following links:

Helping Kids Cope With Exam Stress | Parentline

How to help Year 12 students get through a tough year (theparentswebsite.com.au)

Access Monash Mentoring

Our senior students had the opportunity to hear about the Monash Mentoring program on Tuesday. 

Kate Kennedy-Rippon from Monash spoke for 30 mins about the amazing opportunity for students to participate in the program which gives students access to Monash University and mentors whilst they are in their senior years to support a successful transition to university. 

Want to go to university, but not sure how? Join the Access Monash Mentoring program! Mentee applications for the Access Monash Mentoring program are now open! You will be mentored by a current Monash University student, who will help you learn more about university and support you throughout VCE. How to apply Apply here by following steps. 

Benefits 

• Receive individual mentoring from an experienced Monash student 
• Gain insight into university life 
• Clarify future goals
• Explore your study and career options
• Gain support and study tips from your mentor who has completed VCE
• Invitations to events, experiences, and opportunities at Monash University 
• Make new friends and expand your networks. 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or holder of an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa
• Be in Year 11 or 12 in 2023
• Attend an Access Monash partner school
• Be an Indigenous Australian, have a low income, or live in a regional or low-socio economic area 
• Be considering studying at university 
• Have parent/guardian consent
• Have application endorsed by school.  

"Equip yourself for life, not solely for your own benefit but for the benefit of the whole community" - Sir John Monash 

Applications close Friday 25th November 2022. 

1. Information flyer - contains an overview of the program, key dates, eligibility, and commitment requirements 
2. Application process for NEW students
3. Application process for RETURNING students 

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

We have had employers hot on the phone offering traineeships, apprenticeships, and casual positions.

Lucke's Fresh Food

• apprenticeship butchery x 2

Bonnie and Clyde

• apprenticeship in hair/barber x 1

Downer EDI Pty Ltd

• apprenticeship electrical linesman x 3

(Apply through seek.com)

Solargain

• apprenticeship electrical x 1

AGA-apprenticeships Group Australia

• Certificate 111-Education Support x 2 (Swifts Creek)
• Certificate 111- Early Childhood (Lakes Entrance)

(After school hours)

• Cert 111- Work health safety /administration traineeship

Please see website- currently 10 positions available in Education support and administration roles for 2023.

CodehouseJobBoard (workforceone.com.au)

Skill Invest 

• Traineeship production horticulture (gardening and landscaping)
• Cert 111- Community services traineeship (LLEN)
• Automotive /Heavy diesel apprenticeship x 1
• East Gippsland Water - Certificate 111 Water operations (Skill Invest)

JSA Plasterers 

• Apprenticeship in plastering

RAAF Base Sale

• Sport and recreation attendant

(Requires: Lifeguard certificate, First aid level 111, WWCC) seek.com

Jarrod’s Bakery

• Apprenticeship in baking/pastry cook