Careers and Senior Pathways
Dear Killester Community,
Term 1 2022 has come and gone extremely quickly. There is much action happening in the Careers and Pathways space over the school holidays. Many Tertiary Institutions will be running open days and events and I encourage all students to attend relevant events they are interested in. The majority of these events are in person which will enrich student knowledge about the various pathways available to them post school. I wish everyone a safe and restful Easter and look forward to an equally busy Term 2.
Monash University Campus Tours - Easter Holidays
Get a feel for what it's like to study on campus. Students keen on studying at Monash University are encouraged to register for one or more of the upcoming campus tours. Register at Campus Experience
Clayton Campus Tour
Monday 11 April 10:00am-11:30am
Monday 11 April 2:00pm-3:30pm
Tuesday 12 April 10:00am-11:30am
Tuesday 12 April 2:00pm-3:30pm
Thursday 21 April 10:00am-11:30pm
Friday 22 April 10.00am-11:30am
Peninsula Campus Tour
Thursday 21 April 2:00pm-3:30pm
Caulfield Campus Tour
Friday 22 April 2:00pm-3:30pm
Holmesglen Institute Virtual Open Day
Holmesglen Open Days are perfect for students wanting to find out about their study options, Holmesglen life and where they can learn. The next Virtual Open Day will take place on Thursday 14 April 2022.
Find out more at Holmesglen Virtual Open Days
RMIT City Campus Tours 2022
RMIT Institute has a range of dates available for their 2022 City Campus Tours. See link below to book a suitable time. Book Here
Deakin University Campus Tours
Deakin University are offering prospective students the opportunity to tour their Melbourne, Geelong Waterfront, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool Campuses. Tours run across a range of varying faculties including Arts, Business/Law, Science/Engineering/Built Environment, Health as well as a focus on Accomodation and a general tour for students who are not yet quite sure what to study. Tours are running during the April school holidays, April 11 - 21. Registrations are essential.
Federation University VIP Tours
Federation University has a range of VIP tours on offer for future students and are available for their Berwick, Gippsland, and Ballarat campuses.Tours are offered over a variety of dates and times and are personalised due to small numbers. Registrations are essential. Book Here
Chisholm Institute Barista and Coffee Training Course
Our Barista and Coffee Training Course will assist young people in securing part-time or casual work in cafes as they enhance their coffee knowledge and skills. This short course will provide essential skills such as: identifying origins, flavours and roasting of different beans, blends, functioning and maintaining equipment, and all the technique essentials that students will learn through a day of hands-on experience. Saturday sessions available at Dandenong and Frankston campuses. Learn more
Year 10 'Dare to Dream' week
During Week 7 of this Term, the Year 10 cohort participated in the 'Dare to Dream' week which was a combination of Career and Pathways activities and Personal Development. All girls participated in a number of enriching activities designed to sculpt their future pathway including seminars from Fashionista Sistas, Hope Action Theory from South Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network and Tyson Day from 'Arrive and Thrive' who spoke of the importance of networking in a blended form; online with platforms and in person. Students gained real life skills by partaking in a 'Mock Interview Challenge' workshop where appropriate attire was worn by students and interview skills were learnt and practiced. All Year 10 students also focused on Safe@Work in preparation for their upcoming Work Experience week scheduled for Term 3 and completed OHS mandatory modules. Each student took the time to complete their Morrsiby profile which measures students strengths pertaining to verbal, numerical and abstract competencies and provides suggestions for future subjects, pathways and careers.
Finally, in our jam-packed Careers component of the week, we were blessed to have many Killester Alumni who generously gave up their time to share their Pathway since graduating from Killester College. We had a vast array of different Careers represented and all students were especially interested to hear the journeys each guest showcased. Thank you to all of the Alumni who were in attendance for the 'Pathways in Focus' event. We truly value your time and hope you visit Killester College again in the future.
In summation, I would like to sincerely thank the Year 10 Homeroom Staff for their vested support across the week and I personally thank each and every presenter who assisted to make the week an enriching experience.
VCE and Careers Expo 2022
Australia's biggest education and careers expo is now in its 30th year! Dozens of exhibitorsfrom all over Australia will be in attendance providing:
· Information and resources for the VCE
· Information about tertiary study, university, TAFE, and training courses
· Career advice
· Study advice
· Employment advice and opportunities
· Apprenticeship and traineeship advice
· International exchange and gap year programs
Over and above access to exhibitors, attendees will also have access to seminars on topics including:
- VCE subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Legal Studies, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development
- Tertiary courses
- Careers
- Employment opportunities
- Study advice
- Gap year options
This event will take place at the Caulfield Racecourse the first weekend of Term 2: 28 – 30 April 2022, from 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Find out more, or to book a ticket online, visit VCE and Careers Expo 2022.
Best wishes
Zoe Anderson
Careers and Pathways Educator
zanderson@killester.vic.edu.au
