Career News

OPEN DAYS

What are they?

Each year, tertiary institutions (Universities & TAFEs) open their doors to the public to showcase the amazing and unique features they have to offer including courses, scholarships, student services, facilities, accommodation etc. As well as this, open days have lots of activities including live bands, BBQs, competitions, information sessions, art displays and drama performances.

Some organisations offer assistance with travel costs for rural students. Check this out on their websites or see Mrs O’Bree for more information.

Dates of open days

Deakin University:

Melbourne Burwood – Sunday 25 August

Federation University:

Ballarat Berwick and Gippsland Campuses – Sunday 25 August

La Trobe University:

Bendigo: Sunday 25 August 2019

The University of Melbourne:

Dookie Campus – Sunday 22 September

Werribee Campus – Sunday 20 October

For a more comprehensive list of open days and internet connections click on the following link

http://www.vtac.edu.au/opendays.html

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSION CENTRE [VTAC]

What is VTAC?

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria (and a few outside Victoria). VTAC receives and forwards application information and supporting documentation to the relevant authorities at institutions. VTAC is not a selection authority, does not determine the selection criteria used by institutions and does not decide who will receive an offer. All decisions about which applicants are offered a place are made by the course selection authorities at institutions.

After selection decisions have been made by the course authorities at institutions, VTAC sends offer messages to successful applicants on the institutions’ behalf. Students are able to register on VTAC from Monday 5 August 2019.

NB: We will be holding information sessions for students at the College to assist them in their understanding of VTAC and using CourseSearch. Time and date to be confirmed.

CourseSearch

CourseSearch provides up-to-date detailed course information for all courses with applications through VTAC and some courses with applications direct to the institution.

Year 10 and 11 students. CourseSearch will help students to plan a future VCE program. It will also allow them to identify which VCE studies they will need to be eligible for any potential courses they have in mind.

Year 12 students can also use the prerequisite search to add their current VCE program and prospective ATAR range to view the range of courses available for including on their 2018 course application.

Information about other forms of selection criteria are outlined in course entries listed on CourseSearch. For an explanation, see Course selection criteria.

Students should now be researching and investigating options for 2020 and beyond. For more information go to their website at www.vtac.edu.au

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE – GAP YEAR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The ADF Gap Year program is an excellent way for students to experience military life and gain a greater understanding of what’s involved. On completion they can continue serving in the Navy, Army or Air Force, or offer the skills and experience they have acquired to an alternate career path. Places are strictly limited and will only be open for a limited time. Details of the Gap Year roles are available at defencejobs.gov.au/gapyear. Employment commences early 2020. Applicants must have completed Year 12 and be aged between 18 and 24.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY – ASPIRE

Aspire is La Trobe’s early admissions program which rewards students who volunteer, lead and make a positive impact on their community. Aspire applications for 2020 open on 1 June 2019 and will close on 31 August 2019. For more information go to https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

Students who successfully apply to La Trobe through the Aspire Program receive an early conditional course offer, minimum ATAR requirements and access to study support throughout Year 12.

OPEN DAY DATES FOR THE CALENDAR

http://www.vtac.edu.au/opendays.html

Ruth O’Bree - Careers Coordinator

Dates to Remember

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER