Careers & Pathways
Careers & Pathways
Welcome to the Cranbourne East Secondary College Careers Newsletter. Should you require and further information please contact the Careers Team on 03 5990 0200.
Career Development is a vital element of the lifecycle as it assists people to navigate their way through education and training into employment and fulfilling working lives. Career development and guidance programs, help people to:
- explore their career potential through self awareness activities
- research a wide range of career options
- understand how they make decisions and how these decisions impact have on their future aspirations
- develop their career management skills so that they are well prepared to face the challenges of a changing world.
The Careers Team publish a regular fortnightly newsletter as well as an active Careers Facebook page. We endeavour to interview every student in Year 10, 11 & 12 as part of our Careers Action Plan. Please feel free to contact the Careers Team with regards to your students pathways.
What the Career Centre can assist you with?
Careers Action Plans - http://www.cesccareers.com/
Apprenticeships Information
Résumé Writing Skills
Cadetships & Traineeships
Scholarship Opportunities
Career Expos
Subject Selection Counselling
Career Tools
SWL Program
GAP Year Opportunities
TAFE Courses & Programs
Individual Interviews
University Courses & Programs
International Studies
University Extension Studies
Interstate Universities
VCAA Information
Interview Skills
VET in Schools
Open Days
VTAC & Interstate Application Processes
Overseas Exchange Programs
Weekly Career News Updates
Part-time & Casual Job Opportunities
Work Experience
VIC State Budget Information
In addition to last week's announcement regarding the VIC State Budget, we now have further information on the free priority courses that will be offered by TAFE.
The information includes FAQs for students, a fact sheet listing all the free priority courses on offer (including which are and aren't apprenticeship pathways) as well as a general fact sheet on changes/additions to Apprenticeships and Traineeships due to the budget..
All three factsheets can be downloaded below
Student FAQs regarding priority courses
General Apprenticeship/Traineeship Factsheet
If you require further information you can visit the VIC Sate Budget website:
https://www.budget.vic.gov.au/explore-our-priorities/right-skills-job
VET. It's Right Now.
VET. It's Right Now. - MySkills
Vocational Education and Training is one of the most progressive forms of education available to school leavers. It’s in touch with the realities of the current and future employment market – because it’s entirely driven by the employment market. It’s right now.
https://www.myskills.gov.au/rightnow?
News from Chisholm Institute
Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation / Certificate IV in Guiding - SIS40313 / SIT40216
Mid-Year Enrolment available
If you know of students who love the outdoors and recreational lifestyle with possible opportunities to work at overseas summer camps, then this may be the course for them! This nationally recognised qualification may lead to careers as an Adventure Guide, Assistant Outdoor Guide, Outdoor Instructor, Youth Work - outdoor specialist, Camp Manager, Outdoor Educator, Program Manager to name a few.
This dual course is two Certificate IV courses rolled into one and involves a combination of theory and practice, and many exciting field trips.
Typical units include:
Apply canoeing skills
Apply climbing skills on natural surfaces
Apply intermediate bushwalking skills
Apply navigation skills in an intermediate environment
Apply river crossing skills
Conduct projects
Coordinate emergency responses
Demonstrate basic cycling skills
Demonstrate basic off-road cycling skills
Demonstrate bushwalking skills in a controlled environment
Demonstrate navigation skills in a controlled environment
Demonstrate sea kayaking skills
Demonstrate simple sea kayaking skills
Develop and coordinate programs incorporating outdoor activities
Develop and maintain the general and regional knowledge required by guides
Develop work priorities
Guide bushwalks in a controlled environment
Guide canoeing trips on flat and undemanding water
Guide off-road cycle tours
Implement and monitor health and safety policies
Instruct off-road cycling skills
Manage risk in an outdoor activity
Operate communications systems and equipment
Perform deep water rescues
Plan outdoor recreation activities
Respond to emergency situations
Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site
Fees: Government Subsidised:
Concession: $3,145.85*
Non-concession: $7,369.15*
Full fee paying: $15,657.70*
*When checking fees against other training providers it is important to check that their fees include the materials fee and amenities fees. Some students have realised this AFTER commencing their course and have discovered in many cases Chisholm’s course was cheaper.
Campus: Frankston campus however, much of the time the student can expect to be on camps and field trips.
Course length: Full Time, 1 year. Part Time, 2 years.
Course commences: 2018 start dates Weeks commencing 29 Jan and 16 Jul.
Job outcomes: Did you know that 83% of graduates find employment within six months!
Dual Qualifications in Engineering
Our Engineering department are now offering a dual qualification to Chisholm apprentices completing a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical or Fabrications).
Students have the option to increase employability skills by studying the Certificate IV Engineering in the evenings over 2 years. Streams available are CNC, Mechanical, Fabrication & Welding and Mechatronics. The course is offered at a fraction of the cost to make it more accessible for apprentices.
For further information please speak to one of our friendly Course Advisers on 1300 244 746.
Alternative Options to School
Upcoming information sessions for MIDYEAR INTAKE only
Berwick VCAL and trade pre-apprenticeships
Thursday 17 May at 6 pm - Berwick TEC, Building G, Berwick
Thursday 14 June at 6 pm - Berwick TEC, Building G, Berwick
Dandenong VCE/VCAL
Tuesday June 12th 6-7pm Building G, Room G218
Frankston VCE & VCAL
Thursday, 24th May 6pm Building M Room M101
Monday 18th June 2018 5 -7 pm Building D
MIDYEAR intake applications now open
VCAL Intermediate & Senior – Frankston, Berwick TEC and Cranbourne
VCE Unit 2 – Frankston & Dandenong
Apply online or for further details contact:
Frankston – 92388140
Dandenong – 92125167
Berwick TEC & Cranbourne – VCAL Year 11 & 12, Trade pre-apprenticeships 9212 4577
VCAL and VCE:
Senior and Berwick Technical College (For early school leavers who have completed year 10 looking for alternatives to year 11 and 12) Tel: 92388140 (Frankston), 92125167 (Dandenong), 92124577 (Berwick & Cranbourne)
How to become a Teacher at FedUni
FedUni is reviewing the CASPER test for teaching degree applicants. We may be unlikely to use CASPER in the future. Further info will be available shortly.
Keep in mind FedUni’s teaching pathway programs which offer a pathway into a teaching degree.
o Bachelor of Education Studies
o Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
More information is available at: https://federation.edu.au/become-a-teacher
UMAT 2018
Year 12 students planning on applying for UMAT2018 are reminded that applications close on Friday 1 June 2018 at 5.00pm sharp. For more information, and/or to apply visit UMAT2018.
VCE Study Skills Day
Registrations are open for the 2018 VCE Study Skills Days, designed to help VCE students develop skills to manage their way through Year 11 and 12, and the transition into university.
Tuesday 3 July | 9.30am - 2.00pm
Gippsland Campus (Churchill)
Wednesday 4 July | 9.30am - 2.00pm
Berwick Campus
Thursday 5 July | 9.30am - 2.00pm
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
Registrations are open now: www.federation.edu.au/VCEstudyskills
Law Week 2018
Law Week is an annual festival of events which makes learning about the law easy. Held in May each year, the seven-day program has something for everyone. This year Law Week will take place from Monday 14 May – Sunday 20 May 2018.
Students get to go behind the scenes of the Victorian legal system and check out what the law is all about. Find legal answers on everyday issues, attend mock-trials, attend mock bail-hearings, learn about the types of crimes that may be motivated by race or religion, and so much more.
To find out more about all the activities on offer, visit Law Week 2018
Year 11 & 12 Winter School Programs
The School for Excellence has a number of revision and head start programs coming up during the winter break, and registration for these programs have already opened. There will also be a free* lecture held on Saturday 16 June 2018 at the University of Melbourne titled Maximising Examination Marks. Valued at over $150, this lecture is *FREE when students make a $10 donation to The Fred Hollows Foundation on the day.
National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is an internationally recognised institute that offers education and training in a range of courses including acting, writing, staging, movement, voice, costume, and production design.
All application, audition, interview, and project requirements for NIDA’s tertiary programs are now available on the NIDA website. Visit NIDA to learn more!
Collarts
Collarts is an independent tertiary education college focused on creating real career pathways into the creative sector for students, with over 30-years’ experience. Collarts delivers industry-based learning coupled with strong personal and professional development.
Collarts offers fully-credited two-year Bachelor Degrees or Diplomas in:
· Entertainment Journalism (Diploma only)
Browse Collarts to learn more about this college.
News from Youth Central
Youth Central is the Victorian Government's website for young people aged 12-25, filled to overflowing with great information about life from every angle, including:
- How to find a job
- Your study options
- Moving out of home
- Getting your driver’s license
- Travelling around Australia or overseas
- Managing your money
- Your rights as a young Victorian
For more information, browse Youth Central
Quality Indicators for Learning & Teaching (QILT)
The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website is now three years’ old. The aim of this website is to assist students in making informed choices about their higher education options by bringing together survey data from all Australian universities, allowing students to compare student experience and job outcomes.
So, students are able to compare the student experience, whether domestic or international, between universities, and also learn more about employment outcomes of the different institutions.
The QILT survey program also includes the Employer Satisfaction Survey (ESS) which is an important survey whereby over 4000 employers are asked to rate their newly employed university graduates, based on several criteria, and thereby ranking universities. The 2017 ESS Final Report is well-worth a browse.
Schoolies Unearthed
Since 1991 we’ve been creating extraordinary people through extraordinary travel experiences. This year over 2000 students will be travelling with us to over 30 incredible destinations. Antipodeans offers a range of programs, one of which is Schoolies Unearthed – a different way to do schoolies. Newly graduate Year 12 students get to travel overseas with a team of other schoolies, explore new and vibrant parts of the world whilst contributing to a sustainable community project. Accompanied by an Unearthed leader, this is a chance to embrace a totally new culture, discover some incredible food and live like the locals do - all while having the time of your life.
Find out more at Schoolies Unearthed – a different way to do schoolies
News From Deakin University
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DeakInspire 2018
DeakInspire, is an event specially designed to inspire, motivate and engage students in Years 10, 11 and 12. DeakInspire will provide students with a head-start on their study and personal career goals.
On the day, students will get the opportunity to:
1. Transform their way of thinking
2. Connect with meaningful experiences
3. Explore their study options
For a better idea of what DeakInspire involves, have a look at the DeakInspire promo video. To find out more, or to register, visit DeakInspire
Deakin Genie
Deakin has been recognised as a global digital leader at the Digital Edge 50 awards for the second year running, with the Deakin Genie digital personal assistant tool for students receiving a 2018 Digital Edge 50 award from the world's number one ranked media, data and marketing services company.
Watch this YouTube clip on how this personalised systems works for Deakin students - Deakin Genie
Deakin University Faculty News
Faculty of Arts and Education
Arts and Education information sessions
Bachelor of Arts course and career information sessions
Bachelor of Arts course and career information sessions or of Arts course and career information sessions Hear from Deakin’s Work Integrated Learning specialists on how the Bachelor of Arts degree prepares you for a wide range of careers and job-ready skills.
Wednesday 6 June
Melbourne Burwood Campus 5.30–6.30pm*
Geelong Waterfront Campus 5.30–6.30pm*
* Criminology information session will follow; from 6.30-6.45pm there is an opportunity to talk to current students about their study before the Criminology session commences at 6.45pm (see below)
Criminology information sessions
Did you know that the Bachelor of Criminology at Deakin is one of the very few dedicated Criminology courses in Australia? Find out why this gives you a competitive edge.
Wednesday 6 June
Melbourne Burwood Campus 6.45–7.45pm
Geelong Waterfront Campus 6.45–7.45pm
Teaching information sessions
Discover the rewards of studying a teaching degree at Deakin and why our teaching graduates are so highly sought after.
Tuesday 24 July
Melbourne Burwood Campus 5.30–6.30pm
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 5.30–6.30pm
Warrnambool Campus 4–5pm
Thursday 13 September
Melbourne Burwood Campus 5.30–6.30pm
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 5.30–6.30pm
Warrnambool Campus 4–5pm
Creative arts and design folio sessions evenings
Gain handy tips and insights to enhance and develop your folio. Meet and connect with current Deakin students and see our amazing facilities.
Thursday 11 September
Melbourne Burwood Campus 5.30–7.30pm
Geelong Waterfront Campus 5.30–7.30pm
For more information and to register: deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/information-sessions
For more information email: artsed-marketing@deakin.edu.au
Faculty of Business and Law
New standards set to increase demand for financial planners
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has established a set of regulations for the
education, training and ethics for new entrants to the profession and existing financial advisers. Under the new legislation, new financial advisers will be required to complete a degree, undertake a professional year and pass an exam. Existing advisers will need to undertake relevant further study in order to comply with these new standards or have a recognised transition pathway determined by the
Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) and pass an exam.
The banking royal commission has found that of the 25,000 current financial advisers in Australia, only 35% have the relevant qualifications as authorised by FASEA. Existing financial advisers must have a relevant university degree by January 1, 2024.
This presents a great opportunity for your students who may be considering a career in this area as existing financial advisers may be intending to retire or exit the industry, creating a demand for new advisers. Deakin’s Bachelor of Commerce (with a major in financial planning) is our flagship undergraduate business course and is satisfies the new FASEA requirements.
Faculty of Health
Faculty of Health course information sessions
The Faculty of Health is running course information sessions for students wishing to learn more about our innovative degrees in exercise and sport science, health sciences, nursing and midwifery, nutrition sciences, occupational therapy, psychology, and social work.
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Exercise and sport science Wednesday 18 July 6–7.30pm
Nutrition sciences Wednesday 18 July 6–7.30pm
Health sciences Thursday 19 July 6–7.30pm
Nursing and midwifery Wednesday 18 July 6-8pm & Saturday 21 July, 2.30–4.30pm
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Exercise and sport science Saturday 21 July 2.30–4 pm
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Health sciences Thursday 19 July 6–7.30 pm
Nursing and midwifery Wednesday 18 July 6-8pm & Saturday 21 July, 2.30–4.30pm
Occupational therapy Tuesday 24 July 6–7.30 pm
Psychology Tuesday 24 July 6–7.30 pm
Social work Thursday 19 July 6–7.30 pm
Warrnambool Campus
Health sciences Wednesday 25 July 6–7.30 pm
Nursing and midwifery Wednesday 25 July 6–7.30 pm
Psychology Wednesday 25 July 6–7.30 pm
For more information and to register: deakin.edu.au/health/events
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE)
Work Integrated Learning is in higher demand than ever!
We are excited to have recently expanded our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team across all campuses,
to provide our SEBE students with greater support whilst meeting increasing employer demand for interns.
The WIL team is dedicated to engaging with the partnered employers who host our students while they complete a paid or unpaid work placement ranging from 4 weeks to 12 months duration.
Gaining practical, hands-on experience is a key component of learning for Deakin SEBE students and continues to be a great benefit to them in becoming more employable once they enter the ‘real world of work’. For further information, please visit deakin.edu.
News from Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University Industry Partners
For over 50 years, Swinburne University has been working closely with industry to create strong and mutually beneficial partnerships. From multi-national corporations to small businesses, start-ups to not-for-profit organisations, Swinburne offers a wide-range of partnership opportunities in almost every industry sector.
Browse some of the organisations that have benefited by opening their doors to Swinburne students at Swinburne University Industry Partners.
Swinburne has particularly partnered with several companies with diverse interests in the medical technology space - Biodevices Industry Partners
Sport Development/Leadership and Management
This unique dual diploma is designed to complement your development as an athlete with a strong emphasis on experiential learning and practical skills and a focus on management and leadership capabilities. The program is aimed at developing the next generation of leaders within the sports industry and delivered by Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership and Swinburne University of Technology. Students will have access to state-of-the-art high performance training, teaching and learning facilities. In addition, they will gain an industry placement and on successful completion of the dual diploma, be eligible for a guaranteed university pathway into selected Bachelor courses.
Applications for the 2019 intake will open on Sunday May 13 2018 at the Richmond Institute of Sport Leadership Open Day. Register and/or find out more at Diploma Sport Development/Diploma Leadership and Management
Architecture at Swinburne
From crafting areas that promote wellbeing, to engineering bridges and designing interiors for the future – choose a course in Built Environment and Architecture at Swinburne, and you’ll learn how to apply innovation in spaces far and wide.
Swinburne offers a range of architecture-related courses. Two such courses are –
The Bachelor of Design (Architecture) that focuses on building design, and students get to tackle digital technology, environmental awareness, construction, practice, ethics, history and theory as they gain skills for the future of architecture.
The Bachelor of Architectural Engineering allows students to not only design the aesthetics of buildings, but also learn foundation engineering disciplines too.
Discipline in Profile: Bachelor of Arts at VU
Whether a student is a budding artist, musician, a thinker or a writer, VU has a broad range of arts courses to spark passions and take careers further.
An Arts degree is the ideal preparation fo today’s changing world since it develops the highly sought-after skills of communication, problem-solving, teamwork and critical thinking that modern employers want. With an emphasis on the humanities, creative arts and social sciences students will develop a grounding in the diversity of ways of knowing.
By undertaking real-world projects during the course, students will put theory into practice. Through internships and work placements, students will have invaluable opportunities to learn within workplace contexts and community settings, and start forging a network of industry contacts.
We collaborate with a network of business and industry partners. Everything students learn with us has direct links to the workplace and their future career. We also offer students many opportunities for practical learning.
Through the Graduating Projects, the Bachelor of Arts brings students together in group tasks to engage with the workplace and broader community.
The Victoria University Bachelor of Arts is distinctive for its emphasis on scholarly disciplines that are highly engaged with the workplace and the broader community. It offers this deeply rooted concept of an Arts education within the context of issues that prevail in Australia now. Students can study overseas for a semester at one of our many international partner institutes.
OFFSET JOURNAL
Third-year students in the College of Arts and Education have the opportunity to develop their skills by collaboratively publishing the journal, presenting contributions from esteemed and emerging artists.
PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Students in community development, communication, writing and screen media undertake a professional placement under the supervision of a qualified specialist in their area of study.
KINDRED STUDIOS
Voted as one of the top ten shared working spaces in the world (Lonely Planet), our Kindred Studios provides all our music students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional facility.
News from Victoria University Polytechnic
HOSPITALITY COURSES REOPEN AT VICTORIA POLYTECHNIC
VU Polytechnic’s Hospitality, Tourism and Events learning facilities are world class with three state-of-the-art commercial kitchens including individual stainless steel work stations and the latest cooking equipment. Featuring two demonstration kitchens, a training bar and restaurant seating up to 150 guests and multimedia laboratories, students train in an environment that closely simulates the workplace.
To further opportunities for workplace learning, the Polytechnic has key student placement partnerships with industry leaders such as The Mansion Hotel and Spa Werribee, TFE Hotels, Crown Melbourne, and The Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens.
VenU is our student-run restaurant at Footscray Nicholson Campus, providing a simulated work environment for hospitality students to refine their skills under the guidance of our expert teachers. VenU will be open to the public for lunch every Wednesday (and some Thursdays) until June 27.
We invite you to book your students in for a facilities tour. Please contact Leshika Samaraweera to book on Leshika. Samaraweera@vu.edu.au or 99197701.
NEW HOSPITALITY COURSES
Programs have now commenced in Hospitality Management and Commercial Cookery, with new courses starting from mid-semester:
SIT50316 Diploma of Event Management
Students will learn how to coordinate and manage effective, safe and engaging events, develop fundamental planning, communication and organisational skills, and acquire a detailed understanding of the event management process.
SIT50116 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
Students will develop the high-level skills required to manage travel and tourism operations and learn about business management in tourism and global trends related to industry operations.
INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY
VU Polytechnic’s NAO Robots impressed attendees at Wyndham Council’s inaugural WYNnovation Festival earlier this month. This exciting technology was featured at our exhibit and marquee in the Grand Prix Industry & Innovation Precinct.
STUDENT SUCCESSES IN THE ARTS
VU Polytechnic alumna and teacher Demet Divaroren’s debut novel Living on Hope Street (Allen and Unwin, 2017) has won the prize for Young Adult Literature in the 2018 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards.
“VU’s Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing gave me the tools, knowledge and support to begin my writing career…For us to grow as people, we need to broaden our horizon and have access to different perspectives.”
News from ACU
ACU Community Achiever Program
As a Year 12 student, do you demonstrate leadership in your school or workplace, coordinate a community initiative, volunteer in a local cultural, sporting or religious group or provide care to someone in need? ACU's Community Achiever Program is designed to acknowledge commitment to our local communities.
The Community Achiever Program (CAP) recognises a students’ potential to achieve great things. A successful CAP application means a student could receive a provisional university offer as early as August to study at ACU. Being part of this CAP group also offers successful students unique opportunities to enhance their leadership and volunteering skills, while they study at ACU. Should an application be successful, the required ATARs would be as follows:
Degree ATAR
- Law and dual Law degrees 70.00
- Physiotherapy* 70.00
- Occupational Therapy* 65.00
- Paramedicine in Victoria* 58.50
- Speech Pathology* 65.00
ALL OTHER degrees 58.50
* Numbers are capped
CAP applications to study in 2019
Open – Tuesday 1 May 2018
Close - Midnight Tuesday 31 July 2018
Offers released by end of August 2018
Students are encouraged to start gathering their required documentation now to submit with along their application. Failure to meet all the requirements for the CAP will result in not being considered for the program.
Find out more at Community Achiever Program (CAP)
ACU Faculty Updates
Faculty of Education and Arts
Change to arts degree entry requirements for 2019
The National School of Arts has revised the entry requirements into arts degrees. The changes set to take effect from Semester 1, 2019 include updating admission requirements, including course-level prerequisites for all arts courses, and adjusting the English prerequisite in Victoria to increase uniformity and equivalence across all universities. Find out more about our arts courses by following these links: arts and humanities, creative arts and communications and international studies.
Suitability for teaching – non-academic requirements
Starting in 2018, teaching courses now include teacher suitability assessments, which assess both academic and non-academic qualities of all students applying for entry into a teaching degree. Find out all you need to know about this here.
ACU and the global village
This is an exciting time to study at ACU. Our university is only 28 years old, but we already rank in the top 3 per cent of all universities worldwide. ACU’s star is rising and our outstanding graduates are leaving their footprint on the world. This momentum is exemplified by the National School of Arts at ACU, where world-class researchers come together with award-winning teachers to provide an exceptional educational experience for students that sets them up for life.
This success notwithstanding, doubts persist in some quarters about the value of studying the arts, humanities, and social sciences at university. Historically, students who expressed an interest in doing a Bachelor of Arts were asked why, the assumption being that it was an indulgent pursuit that wouldn’t lead to a clearly defined job. While old attitudes die hard, the world has changed almost beyond recognition. In today’s global village, where core human values will shape the tide of technological innovation, the old stereotypes about arts look woefully outdated.
>> Read more on what Professor Michael Ondaatje, National Head of the School of Arts, has to say about studying arts at ACU.
Faculty of Health Sciences
Reach the elite level with a career in high performance sport.
What does the high performance sport industry look like?
It’s a global, multi-billion dollar entity employing sport scientists, coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, and high performance managers and analysts. At the heart of this industry is the conditioning of the athlete.
Is the Bachelor of High Performance Sport for me?
If you’re seeking a career working with elite athletes in professional sporting organisations or sub-elite and junior programs, this course is for you! Emphasis is on (1) athlete preparation, coaching, training and performance, (2) industry-relevant knowledge, skills and accreditation, and (3) work-integrated learning opportunities.
How is it different to other sport and exercise science courses?
This course has a specific focus on the high performance sport industry; international internship opportunities are on offer; s
News from La Trobe University
La Trobe University 'Experience Clever'
Latrobe University has a program called ‘Experience Clever’ running across all campuses. Led by teachers, they are offering fun and dynamic workshops for students to see and experience uni life at Latrobe. The dates at each campus are as follows:
Albury-Wodonga – Friday 1 June
Bendigo –Thursday 5 July
Melbourne (Winter): Friday 6 July
For more information, visit:
www.latrobe.edu.au/study/life/events/experience-clever
HOW TO SCORE A LA TROBE SCHOLARSHIP
Every year we award scholarships to commencing and current students with a combined value in excess of $3 million. Scholarships can reward high achievers, encourage diversity and support the disadvantaged – there is a diverse mix available and they are released throughout the year.
Recently, we announced a range of scholarships for new and existing students involved with the La Trobe Elite Athlete Program (LEAP). Over 30 new athletes, who compete in sports ranging from athletics and swimming, to aerial skiing, will all receive a range of benefits such as academic support and access to funding as part of their membership to the program.
We’ve written a blog with more information about applying for scholarships at La Trobe, along with tips to increase your chances of securing one.
COMPETITIONS FOR YEAR 10 AND YEAR 11 STUDENTS
We’re excited to announce two competitions at La Trobe open to Year 10 and Year 11 students.
La Trobe University Young Writer’s Awards
Year 10 Victorian secondary school students and guest border schools are invited to get creative and enter an original short story or poem (800 – 1000 words) in this year’s competition.
The theme for submissions is one year later and there are great cash prizes available for first ($500), second ($250) and third ($125) place. Submissions open from Monday 16 July 2018 – head to our website for more information, terms and conditions.
Dream It, Plan It, Pitch It
Open exclusively to Year 11 Business Management students, students submit a business plan to the competition and then pitch their idea to judges at either a Melbourne or regional showcase in mid-July. Daily prizes will be awarded, along with the chance to win a grand prize of $1000.
The competition is this year open to Victorian guest LSES schools and those who have attended a La Trobe VCE Business Forum. An additional 10 school places are also available.
The competition is generously sponsored by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the La Trobe University Business School. To register your school’s interest, please contact Ustashia Pillay u.pillay@latrobe.edu.au or call 03 9479 5814
A CLEVER CHOICE: AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
La Trobe ranks in the top five universities nationally – and number one in Victoria – for the full time employment rate of undergraduates from its agriculture and environmental studies courses. And according to Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences/Bachelor of Business alumnus Rebecca Dunsmuir, the agricultural sector is brimming with jobs.
‘The job opportunities in agriculture are enormous. They’re going to be ever-growing, because our population is ever-growing, and the agriculture sector is what feeds everyone every single day – it’s never going to stop,’ Rebecca says.
READ MORE ABOUT THIS FLOURISHING INDUSTRY
ADMISSIONS TRANSPARENCY MEASURES UNDERWAY
With admitting students into university as well as promoting our courses, comes the responsibility to engage in fair and ethical practices.
In light of new admissions transparency rules governing how admissions information is presented, we have been implementing a number of measures to ensure we remain compliant – including a revised online ATAR Wizard, providing a greater range of ATAR information for each of our bachelor’s courses.
You can find out more about how new admissions transparency rules impact your school and students on the TEQSA website.
News from RMIT University
Associate Degree in Engineering Technology
RMIT University offers the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology which is an excellent 2-year degree for students undecided which specialised area of Engineering they wish to study. Students who achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 are guaranteed entry with two years of credit (equivalent to 192 credit points) into the following RMIT programs relevant to their study major. This pathway course is also often used by students who do not attain the minimum English/EAL and Maths Methods study scores, or if their ATAR is not high enough to enter the bachelor degree. Students keen on telecommunications engineering can also use this pathway course, by completing the Electrical and Electronics major.
· Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours)
· Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours)
News from Monash University
Inside Monash Seminar Series 2018
Get the inside story of what it’s really like to study at Monash. You’ll hear from a current student, a past student and an academic. It’s the best 90 minutes you could spend researching your course. Bring along your parents too! The Inside Monash Seminar Series commences in April! These seminars provide VCE students with an insight into the courses and career options within discipline areas. The seminars are held in various locations across the Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula, and City campuses, and seminars with the same title have the same program. All seminars commence at 6.30pm.
Exact venue details are available on registration at Inside Monash Seminars
Developing life long careers
At Monash, we strive to provide our students with opportunities to develop skills that enable
them to transition from education to employment. We focus on providing students with access to information, tools and experiences, which will equip them to navigate the world of work.
Students can access:
* ‘how-to’ sessions focused on writing professional resumes, building compelling LinkedIn profiles and performing well at interviews
* employability workshops, careers success conversations and mock graduate assessment centres
* employers on campus allowing them to develop leadership capabilities
* our local and international online job boards
Our students can leverage these programs, platforms, services and events, giving them a competitive edge in the graduate job market.
For more information on Career Connect, go to monash.edu/career-connect
Visit Monash during the School Holidays
School holidays provide a great opportunity to visit Monash Clayton campus. This year, we will be offering scheduled campus tours for prospective students and their parents during all the school holiday periods.
A current student will host a campus tour, highlighting some of the main facilities and buildings, answering questions about university life, the campus and talking generally about the course they are undertaking. A tour of accommodation facilities is available for those interested.
The 2018 dates are listed below.
Winter
■ Friday 6 July
■ Monday 9 July
■ Friday 13 July
■ Monday 16 July
■ Friday 20 July
Spring
■ Friday 28 September
■ Monday 1 October
■ Friday 5 October
All tours commence at 10am. Bookings are essential, and once registered, details of the meeting location and a map will be sent to attendees.
Online bookings can be made at monash.edu/study/why-choose- monash/information-for-schools-and-teachers/campus-tours#scheduled
Monash Scholars Program
The Monash Scholars Program is a prestigious program for high achieving secondary school students. The program gives prospective students a unique head start into university life by providing opportunities for personal and academic development. The program also provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make decisions about future study options and enables them to build a network of peers, academic, and employment contacts.
The Scholars Program is suitable for students in the top 10% of their cohort, are university-focused, and who demonstrate leadership ability and a willingness to contribute to their community. Students begin the program in Year 10, continuing on through years 11 and 12.
Over 1200 students participate in the program every year, and Scholars are invited to a series of events that collectively achieve the following:
1. Enhanced learning
2. Exploring career ambitions
3. Defining personal aspirations
4. Building networks
Applications for the 2018 intake will be open from Tuesday 1 May 2018. Students who apply for the program must be endorsed by the school to complete the application process.
For more information about applying, including student eligibility criteria, please visit Monash Scholars Program 2018.
Faculty Updates - Monash University
Education - The Future is Here!
The Faculty of Education has moved into their new home at the Clayton campus – the Learning and Teaching Building.
Positioned as the gateway to the Clayton campus from Wellington Road, this visually inspiring, world-class environment has been designed to accommodate and enhance new styles of learning experience.
With more than 60 state of the art teaching spaces, this innovation hub provides a collaborative focus for our students to engage in learning.
At the undergraduate level, the Faculty of Education offers the following courses at the Clayton campus:
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in:
– Primary and Secondary Education
– Primary and Secondary Inclusive Education
– Primary Education double degrees in Arts, Business, Commerce, Fine Art, Information Technology, Music and Science
– Secondary Education double degree in Arts, Business, Commerce, Fine Art, Information Technology, Music and Science.
Please note, some inter-campus travel may be required for some double degrees.
For a virtual tour of the Learning and Teaching Building, please visit monash.edu/lt-building
We look forward to welcoming your students to our new home in 2018 through our range of course information sessions and interactive workshops.
Information Technology - IT v's Computer Science v's Software Engineering
The Faculty of Information Technology offers both breadth and depth, giving students an excellent choice of courses and units in our undergraduate programs. The hardest decision can be choosing between courses. Here’s a summary to assist your students.
IT
■■ Application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisational information needs
■■ Highly practical: use, develop and manage IT based systems
■■ Focus on a wide range of aspects of IT
News from University of Melbourne
‘My Melbourne Future’ Series
Senior students should note that during the months of May and June, the University of Melbourne will be hosting a series of free ‘My Melbourne Future’ Information Sessions at the Parkville Campus in the early evening, aimed at informing prospective students about the courses on offer; hear from current students, academic staff and recent graduates about what it is like to study that degree or course at Melbourne, and the career and personal development opportunities available to graduates. These events will include a Careers of the Future presentation, a sample lecture, student experience insights with Q&A and a courses expo.
Registrations will open soon, but students can pre-register for updates from Melbourne at My Melbourne Future
Study at Melbourne Webinars
Help your students prepare for uni by inviting them to register for our course specific live webinars.This is their chance to find out first-hand what it’s like to study at Melbourne! They can also connect with staff and students from across the uni during the webinar to ask questions.
Check out the webinars available below, and invite them to register for those that interest them.
We encourage those unable to watch the webinar live to register anyway, as we will send out a follow up email with links to the recording to watch when it suits them.
Tuesday 8 May – 9.30pm
The Melbourne Model: What is it?
Tuesday 8 May – 10.00pm
Bachelor of Arts - Problem solvers of the future
Tuesday 8 May – 10.30pm
Bachelor of Commerce
Wednesday 9 May – 9.30pm
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Wednesday 9 May – 10.00pm
Bachelor of Science
Wednesday 9 May – 11.00pm
Bachelor of Agriculture
Thursday 10 May – 9.30pm
Virtual tour of the University of Melbourne
Thursday 10 May – 10.00pm
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Thursday 10 May – 10.30pm
Bachelor of Design
Thursday 10 May – 11.00pm
Bachelor of Music
Register Now - https://discover.unimelb.edu.au/webinar
News from the University of Queensland
Sport and Exercise Psychology at UQ
The Sport and Exercise Psychology program offered at the University of Queensland is specifically designed to allow graduates to obtain registration from the Psychologists Board of Queensland and membership of the College of Sport Psychologists within the Australian Psychological Society. Students might be keen on studying the Master of Applied Psychology (Sport and Exercise) – a specific focus on sports psychology - which has the entry requirement of an Honours degree in psychology or equivalent 4-year APAC-accredited program from any recognised tertiary institution.
News from Blue Mountains & Torrens University
Career Information Afternoon
Students who are interested in a career in hotel and event management are invited to attend a Course and Career Information Afternoon on Saturday 19 May 2018 at Crown Melbourne. This event is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) at Torrens University and the hospitality industry. Attendees will meet current students, staff, and alumni and learn all about the specialist business degrees in hotel and event management. Included in the afternoon will also be an exclusive behind the scenes tour of Crown Melbourne. Students will see the various teams and departments of a hotel and premiere events venue, giving an idea of where they may be working in the future. Complimentary refreshments and canapés will be available throughout the afternoon. Registrations are essential for catering purposes.
Register at BMIHS Course and Career Information Afternoon
News from Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Study Cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu Australia has been teaching international standard culinary arts and hospitality management programs to domestic and international students since 1992. With industry trained professional teaching staff and lecturers the Australian campuses offer three unique environments in which to learn the art and mastery of French culinary techniques as well as gastronomy, culture and undergraduate and postgraduate business programs.
Le Cordon Bleu Australia has five campuses: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, and each campus offers a suite of programs unique to that region and supported by Le Cordon Bleu’s partner associations and institutions.
Browse Le Cordon Bleu Australia to learn more.
News from International College of Hotel Management
Career Weeks 2018
The International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) is hosting its Career Weeks from Monday 9 July – Friday 13 July 2018 OR Monday 1 October – Friday 5 October 2018. Students keen on learning more about the international tourism and hospitality industry are encouraged to consider participating.
Find out more at ICHM Career Weeks 2018
Pathways to Registration as a Psychologist
Careers in Health Information Management
According to the Good Universities Guide*, Health Information Managers combine knowledge of healthcare processes, health records and administration, information management and human resource management to provide services that meet the medical, legal, ethical and administrative requirements of the healthcare system.
Duties & tasks of a Health Information Manager include -
- planning and developing health information systems for various types of healthcare facilities, including computerised patient identification systems, coding and analysis of diseases and procedures, and the design of health record forms
- revising and testing the effectiveness of existing health information record services in hospitals and other healthcare facilities
- developing and implementing new policies and procedures for handling health information in accordance with professional ethics, institutional requirements and relevant legislation, including the Freedom of Information Act
- controlling the transfer of relevant health service data to state health departments
- assisting with medical research and healthcare projects
*Good Universities Guide - Health Information Manager
Students can study Health Information Management at the following Victorian institutions:
Federation University
Bachelor of Health Sciences (E Health and Informatics)
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management
Careers as an Architect
Architects use creativity and a practical understanding of structures and materials to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures. They negotiate with builders and planning authorities, administer building contracts and inspect work that has been carried out. To become an architect, you usually have to complete an accredited degree in architecture. This usually consists of a degree in arts or design with a major in architecture, followed by a Master of Architecture. Completion of a Master’s degree meets the academic requirements for registration as an architect in Australia. Good Universities Guide - Architecture
The duties of an architect include –
- meeting with clients or builders to discuss their requirements and prepare a design brief
- prepare sketches, production drawings and detailed drawings by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD) software
- combine structural, mechanical and artistic elements into a building's design, such as decks and atriums, lifts, air conditioning systems and decorative finishes
- discuss designs and cost estimates with clients and others involved in the project
- obtain necessary approvals from authorities
- prepare specifications and contract documents for builders, tradespeople and legal advisers
Sometime students opt to become an Architectural Draftsperson and this role involves completing architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing documents (drawings or plans) and liaising with builders and contractors - Good Universities Guide - Architectural Draftsperson. Most often, a TAFE qualification – Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) – is required to fulfil this role, and in Victoria this diploma is offered at a number of institutions including Box Hill Institute, Holmesglen Institute, Federation University, RMIT University, Swinburne University, and Victoria University.
Successful architectural drafts people need to -
* be able to visualise ideas in three-dimensional form
* enjoy technical drawing and working with technology
* be able to draw neatly and accurately
* have good concentration and attention to detail
* have some artistic talent in freehand drawing
In the case of either of these two roles, both include liaising with other designers and specialists throughout the building process, such as structural and civil engineers; electrical, mechanical and hydraulic consultants; builders; surveyors; and landscapers.
Snapshot of La Trobe University
- 2017 marked the 50th year since La Trobe enrolled its first students
- La Trobe University has been ranked in the world’s top 400 universities by all three major independent ranking agencies and moved to #56 in the Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings. That makes it one of the world’s best young universities
- The 2017 QS World University Rankings has La Trobe University ranked 360 in the world, an improvement of 26 positions from the 2016 ranking of 386. The rankings placed La Trobe in the top 1.4 per cent of universities globally - Rankings & Ratings
- La Trobe has more than 36 000 students and over 3 000 staff, with many courses on offer including 23 double degrees
- La Trobe has a number of campuses - La Trobe Campuses with 17 residential facilities
- Over 55% of students who study at the Bendigo campus come from outside of Bendigo - La Trobe - Bendigo with over 500 students living on campus - La Trobe Bendigo Accommodation
- La Trobe ensures that there are opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the knowledge they are gaining at university through work experience, volunteering, and student exchange opportunities, etc. The excellent Accelerator Program providing financial assistance for start-ups is another way to support graduates entering the workforce
- The Career Ready Advantage program is an excellent program designed for students to help them actively prepare for life beyond La Trobe
- La Trobe has two colleges: Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce (ASSC) and Science, Health and Engineering (SHE) - La Trobe Colleges
- The College of Arts Social Sciences and Commerce (ASSC) is made up of 4 schools and 12 departments, and offers a range of specialised study options across all of La Trobe's campuses - La Trobe ASSC Schools & Departments
- The College of Science, Health and Engineering (SHE) contains nine schools and offers a range of general and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses across La Trobe's multi-campus operations - La Trobe SHE Schools & Departments
- La Trobe has a Hallmark Program for high-achieving students who are passionate about learning - La Trobe Hallmark Program. There is a Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence scholarship attached to the Hallmark Program valued at $6,000 per year over four years
- La Trobe also offers an Early Admissions program called Aspire. This program is designed to acknowledge secondary students who work hard to make positive changes in their schools and communities through volunteering. The Aspire Early Admissions Program acknowledges a student’s volunteering efforts when they apply. As a successful applicant, students receive an offer into their course in September before they receive their ATAR - Aspire Early Admissions Program
Commencing in 2019, La Trobe will be offering a rural degree, a new Bachelor of Medical Science (Medicine), in partnership with the University of Melbourne.
Snapshot of the University of Queensland (UQ)
· UQ is a one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions
· UQ is one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21
· UQ is consistently ranked well inside the top 100 of more than 10,000 universities worldwide - International Rankings
· UQ is located in and around Brisbane, and the university has teaching and research sites throughout Queensland, and its major campuses are at St Lucia, Gatton and Herston - Campuses & Locations
· There are six faculties at UQ, which are responsible for academic programs and decisions regarding a student's pursuit of their academic program - Faculties
· At UQ students can choose from an extensive range of undergraduate programs, many of which can be “customised” by major – and minor – fields of study. Programs are organised through schools and faculties, but sometimes a student can “mix and match” between them with electives and dual degrees - Undergraduate Courses & Programs
· UQ has a diverse student exchange program, and students can study overseas for up to one year while gaining credit towards their UQ degree. UQ has 200 exchange partners in 40 countries - UQ Abroad
· Students keen on learning another language can enrol in one of over 80 different courses through UQ’s Institute of Modern Languages - Institute of Modern Languages
· There are over 190 clubs and societies at UQ, all aimed at expand a student’s social life, playing an important role in the UQ student experience - Clubs and Societies
· Students at UQ are encouraged to undertake experiences beyond the classroom during their degree through the UQ Advantage Program. They participate in a range of co-curricular activities and workshops that help them gain a better understanding of the world, and develop key competencies that employers value. It is a great way to get recognition for “non-academic” experiences such as student exchange, mentoring, and undergraduate research programs - UQ Advantage Program
· UQ has a dedicated website designed to for future students to find answers to all the questions they might have about studying at UQ - UQ Answers
· UQ has some excellent facilities including -
* a state-of-the-art multi-purpose learning space for first-year engineering
students called the Engineering Learning Centre - Engineering Learning Centre
* the School of Veterinary Science complex - Veterinary Science
* the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) precinct which houses the
School of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
· UQ has 10 residential colleges - Accommodation
· UQ offers a range of scholarship options to make university study more affordable, ranging in value up to $12,000 per year for the VC Scholarship - Scholarships
Snapshot of Deakin University - Waurn Ponds Campus in 2018
· The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is home to the Geelong Technology Precinct. The precinct focuses on Deakin's core research capabilities in materials, biotechnology, chemistry, and environmental engineering, along with regional strengths in manufacturing and agri-processing.
· The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is also home to the CADET building – the Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training. The $55 million state-of-the-art facility houses some of the most advanced and future-focused simulation and visualisation systems, purpose-built interactive laboratories and learning environments in the country.
· 2015 saw the first intake of students to the new 4-year Medical Imaging course offered at the Waurn Ponds Campus - Medical Imaging. The department is a fully equipped x-ray department, and students have access to adult-sized human models designed to be x-rayed and reflect human-like responses to x-rays.
· Deakin University's Faculty of Health offers Australia's first accelerated optometry course. Offered as a combined course, the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry - Optometry. Students have access to a dedicated simulated optometry store for simulated exercises. Deakin Optometry is housed in the Regional Community Health Hub (REACH) building.
· Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences - Exercise & Sport Science - is also in the REACH building. Again, exercise & sport science students have access to state-of-the-art equipment. Of note is the added fact that Deakin's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is ranked the number one sport science school in the world, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
· The School of Medicine - School of Medicine – is another state-of-the-art facility at the Deakin Waurn Ponds Campus. It opened in 2008 and offers a 4-year graduate medical degree, with 2 years of pre-clinical education at the University campus in Waurn Ponds, and then 2 years’ clinical education and experience in one of its clinical schools – hospitals as far-flung as Ballarat to Box Hill.
Snapshot of James Cook University (JCU)
- JCU is 1 university in 2 countries with a number of campuses, with the main campuses being Townsville and Cairns
- JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland
- JCU is the leading university in the tropics and ranked in the top 2 percent of the world's tertiary institutions by the respected Academic Ranking of World Universities produced by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- JCU has seven colleges
- Arts, Society and Education
- Business, Law and Governance
- Healthcare Sciences
- Science and Engineering
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Public Health, Medical, and Veterinary Sciences
- Indigenous Education and Research Centre
- Some of the most popular courses offered at JCU include:
- Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- JCU has an excellent Student Exchange Program
Students are encouraged to visit James Cook University for more information!
- Fast Facts for Health or Veterinary Science Students
JCU has a few programs where a combination of a written application and academic results is required for selection including dentistry, medicine, physiotherapy, and veterinary science. Students applying for one or more of these courses should take note of the following Top Tips for Written Applications:
- Read and follow the instructions to the letter
- Make sure to sign the Declaration, and have it witnessed by an authorized person
- Check and double check before you send your application in, as JCU can only accept one copy of the application per student
- Get the application in before the closing date – for everyone’s peace of mind!
- Look for opportunities that indicate your commitment/motivation to study health (e.g. work experience, volunteer work, paid employment) etc.
- Complete your answers within the space provided
- Write neatly so your answers can be read!
- Keep abreast of current events as you may be asked to give your opinion on these should you be invited to an interview (medicine specific)
- Arrange no more than 3 letters of support - It is a competitive process so if you are asked to “Provide 3 Recommendations” select your best three as only the first three will be read and any extras will not be considered
- Remember: your application is heavily weighted to get to interview stage. You must be passionate about indigenous, tropical, and rural health and reflect this in your application.
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CESC Resources
SWL Statewide Portal
Find current work placements offered by employers across Victoria - Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is on-the-job training that allows students to develop their work skills and understand employer expectations. SWL is available to Victorian school students undertaking a VET program as part of their VCE or VCAL studies, including School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs).
http://www.workplacements.education.vic.gov.au/
WIRL
What to know about a career?
You now have access to a growing resource where students can see, hear and explore a huge range of careers.
To access WIRL Career login using the following:
Website: http://www.wirl.com.au
Your School Login: Cranbourne
Your School password: east15
Career Tools
Our aim is to provide you with all the latest information that will help you make decisions about your future career and your life beyond school.
You can use this site to locate University, TAFE and any other type of course across Australia, get information about the VCE, search for job vacancies and much more. For further information, please login to http://www.cesccareers.com/
Career Action Plans (CAP) - Students will need to complete the following before their Career Action Plan Interviews
· Student Secure Area
· Register or log in
Students will then be required to complete the ‘Interest Test’ and ‘Career Investigator’.
Please see Nancy or Liz in the Careers Resource Centre for further information
Apprenticeships & Traineeships Resources
Apprenticeship Matters Recruitment
To view or apply for any of these positions please visit https://appsmatter.jobreadygateway.com.au/vacancies
Sarina Russo
To view or apply for any of these positions please visit http://srajobs.sarinarusso.com/
ATEP
To view or apply for any of these positions please visit www.atep.org.au
Vantage Automotive
To view or apply for any of these positions please visit: www.vantageautomotive.com
Resources
Career and Job Ideas
Job Jumpstart has tips and ideas about careers and jobs in the one spot. Job Jumpstart is a Department of Employment website.
Youth Central
Youth Central is filled with great information and articles for 12 - 25 year olds on careers, finding jobs, leaving home and heaps more.
Youth Central is the Victorian Government's website for young people.
AusAppPathways – Explore Apprenticeships & Traineeships
AusAppPathways is a free app that will help students and jobseekers explore the many careers that can begin through an apprenticeship or traineeship pathway. Students can search through over 3000 examples of apprenticeship and traineeship occupations. The Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website backs this app – visit AusAppPathways. This free app can be downloaded on the App Store, or for Android users, on Google Play.
Resumes via Email
So the boss wants you to EMAIL your resume as an ATTACHMENT. Yikes!
Yerp, dinosaur alert! You would think that the oldies would get with the app program – however, the ‘oldies’ LIKE emails AND as they are the ones hiring and firing and paying wages, it is probably YOU who has to get with THEIR program!
Here is a quick Google video clip on how to attach a document to an email message.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXg6UGRyjKU
Ticket to Work
Ticket to Work creates employment opportunities for young people with disability across Australia. For more information - http://www.tickettowork.org.au/
Skills. Jobs. Safe Workplaces.
Our aim is to ensure you meet your foals of becoming work ready or to successfully and confidently take the next step in your career using the skills and knowledge gained and practiced at Foresite Training.
Courses on offer:
Logistics package includes:
Certificate III in Logistics
Certificate III in Driving Operations
Civil Construction package includes:
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
http://www.foresitetraining.com.au/
Maximise Your Job Opportunities
Rural Information package includes:
Certificate II in Rural Operations
Certificate III in Rural Operations
An AAP APP…
Yep, a FREE app for AAP’s!
Q. What is AAP?
A. Australian Apprenticeship Pathways.
Why should you bother?
There are a squillion jobs that can begin with an apprenticeship or traineeship. (Well, maybe I exaggerate!)
You can search through over 3000 examples of apprenticeship and trainee occupations on this free app.
Look Out… While the app doesn’t show real jobs, it does give you an idea of the type of apprenticeships & traineeships you can do, and this gives you the power to negotiate with your current boss, or a future one. (aka, show them the AAP APP and ask them if they can turn your job into a traineeship or apprenticeship. Simples!)
Heck, if you are going to work for money, you may as well turn it into a qualification along the way!
Don’t you think that having qualifications under your belt makes you rather attractive to employers? (Sorry, that sounds kinda creepy – but you know what I mean!) This, in turn, makes job seeking (for the future you) far easier.
Spending 10 minutes of your time, exploring this app, is a great investment for your future!
Here is the link: http://www.ausapp.com.au/