Year 12 Information, Careers and Work Experience
What's in this news?
Careers News for Term Four Issue 19 includes:
- Results & Change of Preferences (COP)
- New Course at LaTrobe University
- New Bachelor of Space Science
- Collarts Summer Workshops
REMINDERS:
- Work Experience Reminders
- Useful Weblinks
- Alternative Pathway Programs
- Please feel free to make an appointment
Useful Links: Australian Jobs 2019
Year 12 Results & Change of Preferences - IB
Results for IB students will be available to students on Friday 3 January. I will be available during this period. You will receive a detailed email about this shortly.
Students applying for courses in Victoria through VTAC will be able to login to the website at http://www.vtac.edu.au/ from when you receive your results until 4pm the next day (Saturday 4 January) to make changes to preferences. Institutions will also have support available on that day to assist students. The table (attached below) shows the specific IB support available at a number of Victorian tertiary institutions and other states. We have been advised that It would be better to ring institutions rather than email to ensure a quick response. Given the small turn- around time for you to change your preferences, if you wish to do so, I recommend you have a plan prepared in advance to save you some time during this busy period.
A few important things to note:
Monash University: Have notified us that there will be a tailored presentation for IB students at the Caulfield campus (on 13 December @ 2.30 pm) and they recommend that you attend to speak to faculty staff.
RMIT: The Study @ RMIT Team will be open and available to help IB students on 3 January
however they are NOT OPEN on Saturday 4 January.
Deakin: They will be supporting IB students on 3 January via their hotline 1800 693 888.
Remember there is the full list of COP details that are non-IB specific but you can still attend any of these information sessions (generally from Thursday 12 December to Friday 20 December) if you have specific questions about your course preference at each institution.
New Course at Latrobe University
Bachelor of Humanities, Innovation and Technology (3 yrs)
Gain the skills you need to become a future leader and guide the progress of society. Technological innovation is transforming the way we live. As a result, humanities and social science disciplines are emerging as a crucial element in understanding where technology is taking us and what our human future will look like.
As a student of this course, you'll study a combination of humanities, business and STEM subjects. This will help you develop the knowledge you need to respond to urgent questions about ethics, inequality and sustainability brought about by disruptive technologies. You'll be introduced to a broad range of innovative topics including environmental science, the science fiction imagination, cyber law and policy, and the philosophy of virtual reality.
You'll be equipped with in-demand skills like innovative thinking, creative problem-solving and critical analysis. Through a series of specially designed core subjects, you'll also have the opportunity to tie your studies together by developing a portfolio of work to present to future employers.
Course Link: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-humanities-innovation-and-technology
Handbook: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/handbook/current/undergraduate/assc/arts/single-degrees/abhit.htm
New Bachelor of Space Science
Did you know that space is a $495 billion dollar industry? Australia currently does not have sufficient skilled professionals to meet this need. In response to this, RMIT will launch the Bachelor of Space Science for the February 2020 intake.
This degree encompasses RMIT’s strong space industry and space agency partnerships with government and industry, including connections with Boeing, the Department of Defence and NASA. This course is a unique mix of physics, engineering, geospatial science, mathematics, and specialised space studies. During your studies, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a 12 week industry placement so you can immerse yourself in the world of space.
Further information can be found at Bachelor of Space Science
Collarts Summer Workshops Series
A reminder that Collarts have launched their Summer Workshop Series for January 2020. These are open to students aged between 15 and 20 and will be held on Thursday 16 January at the Wellington Street campus. They will be holding workshops in Sketch Comedy - Writing and Performance, Music Performance - Instrumental and Music Production – Logic Pro X.
Bookings for these are open now and will only cost $10. Limited places available - Register here.
REMINDERS:
Work Experience 2020
Just a gentle reminder for Year 9 students to please check the Year 9 Compass Newsfeed for the information and resources I have made available to assist with researching work experience opportunities. If you haven't already done so please complete the Work Experience Interest Survey that was shared last week as this will help me identify opportunities that may be of interest as they arise.
Medical and Health Industry Opportunities:
Monash Health Closes 13 December. The Monash Health Work Experience Program provides secondary students with the opportunity to gain insight into Monash Health as an organisation and gain experience in the healthcare industry. You will need to first register here to apply. Complete the Position Document (attached) and follow the detailed instructions on the weblink. For more information please email workexperience@monashhealth.org
Alfred Health
Alfred: For 2020 contact directly by calling Human Resources Department on 9076 2047. For more details visit:
https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/careers/work-experience/workexperience-opportunities-at-the-alfred
Caulfield: For 2020 contact direct by calling Human Resources Department on 9076 2047 For more details visit:
Sandringham: For 2020 contact Cathy Howard: c.howard@sdmh.org.au
For more details visit:
https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/careers/workexperience/
sandringham-hospital-secondary-student-work-experience-program
Useful Weblinks
- Myfuture – a career information & exploration service providing current career information, articles and links to many resources
- Careers Online – career research, resume help, job hunting tips, job links, etc. www.careersonline.com.au
- Job Search Australia – free online jobsite, searches can be made by region and state, occupational category, type of employment – casual, part-time, or full-time, and covers a range of occupations.
- Victorian Government Vacancies – find out about government jobs and careers available at the Victorian Government of Australia.
Alternative Pathway Programs
Below are some of the other pathway schemes available:
Making An Appointment
You can find me in the Careers Hub office downstairs in The Cottage. Please use this link on the Preshil Careers website to make an appointment because it syncs to my calendar to avoid clashes. If you have questions or concerns please email me anytime at bronte.howell@preshil.vic.edu.au
Special Thanks
Thanks to Jacky Burton from the Yarra Career Practitioners Group and Compass Career News who tirelessly each year puts together a lot of the one-sheet information guides that help us collate tertiary course information into the one place for students to easily access.
References:
- Stock Images: pixabay.com
- Career Tools Newsletter