PATHWAYS & CAREERS REPORT 

Tertiary Information Service (TIS)

Yesterday our Year 12 students attended the annual TIS event along with Year 12 students from neighbouring secondary colleges. The information provided by TIS focuses on VTAC and transitioning to further education after finishing school.  This is an opportunity for students to speak with both Universities and other further education representatives. They attended a short session that explained how VTAC works, then spent about 45 minutes speaking with stall holders. For the first time, this was held at St Mary MacKillop College so our Year 11 students also had a chance to speak with these providers as well.  

CASPer Test for Teaching Courses

Year 12 students are aware that one of Education course prerequisites is to sit the CASPer Test and they need to complete this test to be eligible for Round 1 offers.  Dates for this year are August 24th, September 16th, October 16th, November 13th and December 8th.     

For more information or to book a place, go to https://takealtus.com/casper 

Free Revision Webinars

ACU will be running free Year 12 revision webinars in Business Management, English, Health and Human Development, Legal Studies and Math Methods. To register please go to  https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/year-12-revision-webinars/vic 

University Open Days

Year 12 students who are considering studying at TAFE or University are encouraged to attend Open Days.  At the Open Days both students and parents will learn more about courses and careers options, take tours of the campus including accommodation options and find out more about scholarships, pathways and overseas study programs.  We encourage students check University websites and register their attendance and any events of interest. Some Universities offer travel grants to assist with the transport costs so be sure to check when registering. Open Days are also a fantastic opportunity for Year 11 students.

Biomedical Research Summer School

Year 11 students from regional Victoria are invited to apply for the Holsworth Biomedical Research  Initiative.  This summer school program will be held at between December 12 to 14 at LaTrobe University (Bendigo). For more information and application please go to

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/holsworth-biomedical-research-initiative-summer-school 

Defying the Drift (DtD) is a 3-day residential program at Longerenong College in the September school holidays for current Year 10 and Year 11 students.  The program is perfect for young people who want to explore agriculture and agribusiness career opportunities. Sponsorship through local Rotary Clubs is available. More information is available from the Pathways Office or go www.defyingthedrift.org for more information.

Apprentice Opportunity

BARRTech have a full-time opportunity for a student who is interested in a career in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration field. This would suit someone who is good with tools, can follow instructions and has awareness of OH&S.  For more information, contact Darran Barr on 50332277 or email him barrtech@bigpond.com.