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VCE and Careers Expo
This annual event enables senior school students and their families to participate in a diverse range of seminars related to VCE subjects, gap year opportunities, vocational and higher education courses, career pathways and study skills. A huge number of exhibitors will be in attendance, and over 150 seminars will be offered. Cost is $10 per student. The event is being held at Caulfield Racecourse between Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 May.
Examples of seminars include:
- Careers in hotel management, events and tourism. The Hotel School Melbourne
- Careers in the sport industry, Federation University
- Gap year with Camp America
- Careers in game design, 3D animation and VFX, Academy of Interactive Entertainment
- Australian Defence Force: the journey starts now
- Careers in nursing, community services & health, Health Skills Australia
- Working in Medicine, MedEntry
- A career in real estate: Real Estate Institute of Victoria
To find out more and to order tickets, go to www.vceandcareers.com.au
Special Entry Programs - ACU and La Trobe University
Students who volunteer and/ or are actively engaged in their community are encouraged to apply for Special Entry programs such as Aspire Early Admissions Program (La Trobe University) and Community Achievers Program (ACU). These programs reward applicants who have gained valuable skills, knowledge and experience through volunteering or making a positive contribution to their community. Successful applicants are rewarded through early provisional offers, lower set ATARs for select courses, complimentary VCE revision lectures and participation in enrichment programs and events. Applications for these programs open shortly and will close in July. For more information, please see the respective websites:
Aspire Early Admissions Program
Passion for Business Early Entry Program (ACU)
Students can receive an early guaranteed offer for one of seven eligible single or combined Bachelor degrees in areas such as business, IT, and commerce. You must be studying a business related subject at school. Applications open on the 1st of May for 2019 entry, http://bit.ly/2beXyl2
Passion for Law Early Entry Program (ACU)
Students can receive an early guaranteed offer for the Bachelor of Law combined with one of eight Bachelor degrees such as Global Studies, Commerce, Arts, Psychological Science and Biomedical Science. You must receive an ATAR of at least 78 and submit an essay. Applications open on the 1st of May for 2019 entry, http://bit.ly/2bp4UUM