Careers News

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News with the full Careers Newsletters below.

Items in the 24 July 2020 Career News –

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3 (Year 12s)
• Ten jobs you might be interviewed for in 2050
• ACU Guarantee program
• Early Access to 2021 Courses at the University of Tasmania (UTAS)
• Pathways to study at La Trobe 2021
• New Nexus Program at La Trobe University
• News from the University of Melbourne
  • Study Website
  • Stay Connected
  • Meet Melbourne Online 2020
• News from Monash University
  • Inside Monash Webinars
  • Information Evening Webinars
• What does a Neuroscientist do?
• Group of Eight Universities
• Snapshot of Box Hill Institute (BHI) in 2020
• Business Degrees in Victoria in 2020
• Commerce Degrees in Victoria in 2020

Items in the 31 July 2020 Career News –  

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3 (Year 12s)
• MEGT: Apprenticeships and Employment
• News from Federation University
  • Guaranteed ATARs
  • New Courses on Offer
  • Fed Future Webinars
• CASPer Entry Requirements for Teacher Qualifications
• New Courses at RMIT in 2021
• New Education Courses at Deakin in 2021
• What does a Dermatologist do?
• Bachelor of Biomedicine to Master of Physiotherapy at LaTrobe
• Snapshot of Deakin – Waurn Ponds Campus in 2020
• Civil Engineering Degrees in Victoria in 2020
• Electrical Engineering Degrees in Victoria in 2020
• Mechanical Engineering Degrees in Victoria in 2020

New Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) resources:

• Year 10 Guide assists students in choosing senior secondary studies for the right reason. It contains information about researching tertiary education, choosing senior secondary subjects, and how the ATAR is calculated.
• Year 11 Guide provides information about researching tertiary education, choosing Year 12 studies, and understanding the ATAR.
• Year 12 Guide provides information about researching tertiary courses, including meeting course requirements, and a guide through the stages of the VTAC application process, including applying for courses, SEAS, and Scholarships.

Tertiary Virtual Open Days

Now is also the time to start planning and registering for the upcoming Virtual Open Days running from this weekend through to September. Attending these tertiary info events is highly recommended as they provide a unique and valuable opportunity to explore course options and learn about courses of interest from academics and current students, plus explore the services and facilities the institutions have to offer. See the below document for a list of the 2020 Virtual Open Days and advice on Getting the most out of a Virtual Open Day.  

Please note: as some run on the same day, students are encouraged to register for as many as possible so as to receive notifications from the institutions including recordings of the event if available.

La Trobe University Webinar Series

La Trobe is still adding new weekly undergraduate webinars to the calendar to help student explore course options. These insightful sessions with academics delve into topical subjects that go beyond the course information. Find out more and register at the following links:

• Finance 101 - understanding the economy – Tuesday 4 August at 6:00pm
• The future boom of the tourism industry – Thursday 6 August at 5:30pm
• La Trobe Aspire Early Admissions Applications 101 – Wednesday 12 August at 5:00pm AND Thursday 20 August at 5:00pm
• Oral and Dental Sciences at La Trobe – Wednesday 2 September at 5:30pm

ACU Talk with Industry Series

Join ACU for one of their Talk with Industry events, a series of webinar panel discussions featuring ACU graduates across a range of different professions. Get helpful advice and find out what it’s really like to work in your area of interest. Join one of the Talk with Industry webinars to hear from ACU graduates about their work experiences and get tips and advice for pursuing a career in your area of interest. Find out more and register at the following webinar links:

• Talk with Arts Graduates online – Tuesday 18 August at 5.00pm
• Talk with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics – Thursday 17 September at 5.00pm
• Talk with Teachers – Wednesday 30 September at 6.00pm

VIC Police Officer Information Session – Thursday 6 August, 5:00 to 6:30pm

Attend a free information session to find out more about the Victorian Police Officer role, the recruitment process and what a day in the life of a Police Officer looks like. For more details about this event plus recordings of past info sessions go to: www.police.vic.gov.au/police-information-sessions

Australian Defence Force Upcoming Events & Info Sessions

Defence Force Recruiting is conducting all sessions virtually. Scroll down this webpage to see a list of the upcoming info sessions that cover a range of exciting, secure and rewarding careers in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Students wishing to know more about a career in the Defence Force are encouraged to attend. There is also a number of informative videos available on the Defence Force YouTube channel. 

Meet Melbourne Online 2020

The Meet Melbourne webinars were recorded so students can take advantage of these informative sessions to learn more about the courses and careers that interest them most. During these webinars a panel of Melbourne insiders show students what life at Melbourne is really like and give students the opportunity to:

• Explore our undergraduate degrees and pathways to graduate study
• Hear from some of the inspiring people who will be teaching and supporting them at Melbourne
• Get to know some of our current students and find out their tips for making the most of university life
• Take a closer look at how we’ll prepare them for exciting careers in demand now and in the future 
• Find out about internship, work integrated-learning, volunteer, research and study abroad opportunities
• Learn more about how we’ll support them along the way from careers and course planning to peer and academic mentoring, health and wellbeing and student life.

Watch the recordings of these webinars here: Meet Melbourne Online 2020

DESTINATION MONASH 2021 – Year 12 and parent info hub 

As new information becomes available, Destination Monash 2021 is there to answer your questions and assist students to explore their options. It is the place to come back to for updates, support, advice and event information throughout the year. As a hub for Yr12 students and their parents, it allows you to navigate the different Monash faculties and their courses, make an online enquiry or book a one-on-one appointment with course adviser, stay updated on upcoming Events, and find out about Monash Alumni plus there is an updated Parents Guide. Students can register their details to receive relevant information about the courses they are most interested in and any relevant upcoming activities during this time.

NIDA applications open for 2021 intake

Applications to study at the National Institute for Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 2021 are now open. As Australia’s leading dramatic arts education institution, NIDA empowers artists in their chosen field to find their individual creative voices. You can apply for their Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in Acting, Costume, Design for Performance, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Properties and Objects, or Staging. You can also apply for one of their many Vocational or short courses. Applications are made directly to NIDA and are open until Wednesday 30 September. Find out more and apply here: https://apply.nida.edu.au/

Clarissa Jacques

Careers & Pathways Co-ordinator