Careers News
What Do You Want To Do When You Grow Up?
During Term 2 and 3, all Year 9-12 students are asked to reflect upon their future subject and career options. Ideally all students will select subjects and programs that are a reflection of their abilities, hobbies, interests, personality, values and the pre-requisites required for entry into a course that leads onto a range of exciting career possibilities.
We ask Year 9 and 10 students to investigate a range of options and select three preferred career options to assist with identifying the ideal school subjects and senior program at school. ‘Getting it right’ can provide students with better academic results and easier transition into chosen course options, especially for people aiming to specialise in a particular career.
Whilst some people just seem to know what they want to do from an early age there are equally as many who become anxious when asked, 'What do you want to do when you grow up?'. For some individuals, they are interested in so many things and may be reluctant to narrow their options too early. Not everyone should focus and specialise in one career – in fact for many people with an intense but sometimes short lived interest in diverse options range of learning can lead onto developing the very skills that jobs in the future require.
Watch the video on our College careers website to hear why and how being interested in many things can be an advantage.
Regardless if students have chosen to specialise or keep their options wide open, they will benefit from discussing their interests, hobbies, dreams and favourite subjects with me in the Careers Department – as someone who has changed careers direction more than anyone I know (these include Engineering, Science, Nutrition, Design, Business, Marketing, Recruitment, Fine Art and Education), it was heartening to hear someone else express how being interested in so many things can be provide super powers.
It is in this job as a careers counsellor I have found my own multiple interests very relevant and useful for others.
Jane Jamieson
Careers and Pathways Coordinator
jamieson.jane.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Scholarships to Study Abroad.
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarship-advice/scholarships-study-abroad
Thinking of enrolling in VCAL at Holmesglen in 2018?
Applications are now open!
Students, their parents and teachers are invited to attend information sessions to learn more about the Holmesglen Vocational College VCAL program.
What is VCAL?
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is a recognized year 11 and 12 option for young people 16-18. It incorporates both hands-on and vocational activities as well as the opportunity to enrol in an industry specific qualification.
Why do VCAL at Holmesglen?
Holmesglen offers a more flexible learning environment to mainstream school. Students work at their own pace and are encouraged to develop secure pathways into work or further study. Holmesglen VCAL students can also access fantastic industry certificate options, such as:
- Trades
- Business
- IT / Multimedia
- Fashion & Beauty
- Hospitality
- Allied Health
- Sport & Recreation
- Horticulture
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Moorabbin Campus
Building 12, Level 2, Room 12
488 South Rd Moorabin
Date: Thursday 21st June
Time: 6pm
T: 03 9209 5112
E: vocational.college@holmesglen.edu.au
Waverley Campus
Building 4, Level 2, Room 303
595 Waverley Rd Glen Waverley
Date: Thursday 21st June
Time: 6pm
Contact us:
T: 03 9564 6457
E: vocational.college@holmesglen.edu.au
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Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Tour
Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences campus tour, which will be running over the July and September school holidays.
Tuesday, 10 July (Peninsula)
Tuesday, 25 September (Clayton)
Tuesday, 27 September (Peninsula)
Please encourage your students to utilise this opportunity as they will get to meet some of our student ambassador and have a personalised tour of the faculty’s teaching facilities and precinct.
Please note that our Clayton campus tour 2nd of July has been closed due to maximum capacity.
Students can register for the tour via our website: www.monash.edu/medicine/news/events/events/winter-and-spring-break-campus-tour-medicine