The Careers Hub and CAS 

What's in this issue?

Careers News for Term Two Issue 8 includes:

• Another Virtual Course & Careers Expo

CAS OPPORTUNITIES

• Changemakers Challenge
• Waste Reduction Challenge
• 15 CAS experiences to do at home
• How CAS can enhance your Tertiary applications and employment

REMINDERS

• Swinburne Mid-Year Web Sessions
• Careers in Sport!
• University Snapshots 2020
• VTAC - YEAR 12

SCHOLARSHIPS

• UNSW Career Development Scholarship
• Good University Guide
• Where else to find Scholarships

EARLY ENTRY

• UNE Now Open!
• Latrobe Aspire Now Open!
• ACU Early Entry Now Open!
• More on our Careers Website

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

• Compass News and Notifications

FREE virtual course & career experience for Years 10-12

17-21 June 2020 (this is a new date)

Wed|Thu 4am-8pm and Sat|Sun 10am-2pm

Find a course, discover a career, enter the virtual world or listen to live chat sessions.

Connect with secondary education providers, major universities, TAFE, UAC, VTAC, QTAC and more! Link to register here.

View the current speaker program here. 

(ignore the old event date)

CAS OPPORTUNITIES

Changemakers Challenge

The aim of the Changemakers Challenge is to invent or campaign for something that will make a positive impact in your community. Showcase your project in a short video and win an all-expenses paid trip for your whole team to present your Changemakers Challenge at one of our Global Student Conferences.

Excellent for a group or individual project!

Waste Reduction Challenge

Stay at home and make a change with the CAS Trips Waste Reduction Challenge! Weekly Waste reduction challenges perfect for individuals or families at home. The official challenge is completed but all the resources are available for you to download and create your own. Excellent for a group or individual project!

15 CAS Experiences to do at home!

CAS Trips put together a list of the best Creativity, Activity and Service (C-A-S) experiences which students can engage with during self-isolation and just because you are back at school doesn't mean you can't give them a go. Here are their 15 favourites! 

How CAS can enhance your tertiary applications and employment opportunities!

CAS gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their involvement in activities outside of the classroom, such as participating in the arts, sports, volunteering and many other types of Creativity, Activity and Service experiences.  Volunteering can also put you ahead of the pack when applying for work. In fact according to SEEK, "95% of employers agreed that volunteering can be a credible way of gaining real-work experience to add to your resume." It can also demonstrate valuable personality traits "volunteering can speak real volumes about a candidate’s dedication and commitment to causes."

REMINDERS

Swinburne Mid-Year Web Sessions

Swinburne is hosting a series of Mid-Year Web Sessions - four free online panel discussions addressing issues important to students (in lieu of being able to actually go on campus).  Swinburne experts will speak on everything from what recession-proof careers look like to how to afford university right now. Sign up for one or more by browsing the register here links provided.

Careers in Sport!

Carlton College of Sport

1. Diploma of Sport Coaching & Development 2. Diploma of Elite Sport Business

For more information please visit the Carlton College of Sport website.

Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership

1. Diploma of Sport (Sport Development)

2. Diploma of Leadership and Management

3. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - Sport and Fitness

For more information please visit the Richmond Institute of Sport's Leadership website.

University Snapshots

For an overview of tertiary institutions please download the 2020 Guide below.

VTAC Year 12

Please note applications are currently closed for Current Year 12 students. At this stage, the timeline for Year 12 students will remain as scheduled, with applications opening in August. There will be a briefing for Year 12 students and parents in due course.

SCHOLARSHIPS

UNSW CO-OP PROGRAM

These scholarships are for the fields of Business, Science and Engineering offering industry training, leadership and professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support. This program is open to Year 12 students entering university for the first time, or those commencing university for the first time after a gap year. Candidates for scholarships are not only selected on their academic ability but also their communication skills, motivation, leadership potential and passion for their chosen field of study.

Applications have opened, and close on 30 September 2020. Students can visit UNSW CO-OP Program, call (02) 9385 5116 or e-mail cooprog@unsw.edu.au for more information.

Good Universities Guide

The "Good Universities Guide" Scholarship Finder is the largest and most comprehensive scholarship database in Australia. There are currently more than 3000 scholarships available to Australian students, across both the higher education and vocational sectors.

You can find it on our dedicated Careers Website here or visit the Good Universities Guide direct here.

Where else to find Scholarships

Scholarships are offered by many different organisations. We suggest you search for scholarships here:

• Scholarships available through VTAC 
• Scholarships available through institutions

You should spend some time exploring all these opportunities and apply for any scholarships you think you might be eligible for as applications open.

EARLY ENTRY 

UNE - Now Open!

Visit: https://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/get-early-entry

Latrobe Aspire - Now Open!

Visit: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

ACU - Now Open! 

Visit: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/i-volunteer-regularly   

MORE ON OUR CAREER WEBSITE

For a complete list of University Early Entry and Scholarship Schemes please visit our dedicated page on the Preshil Careers website here.

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

Compass News and Notifications

Please remember to log in and read your  Compass Newsfeed as we regularly post updated information about tertiary open days, information sessions, work experience and workshop opportunities, updated Careers and industry news and a host of other information. You can also set up notification alerts on your phone for Compass so you will be instantly notified and never miss anything.

Careers Website: www.preshilcareers.com.au

Ace Day Job Videos: Sign in to Preshil Clickview

Explore Careers In Tech Videos

Useful Links: Australian Jobs 2019

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT

You can now contact me in the Online Careers Hub in Zoom. Please use this link on the Preshil Careers website to make an appointment because it syncs to my calendar to avoid clashes. If you have any questions or concerns please email me anytime at bronte.howell@preshil.vic.edu.au

Thanks to Jacky Burton from the Yarra Career Practitioners Group and Compass Career News who tirelessly each year has put together a lot of the one-sheet information guides that help us collate tertiary course information into the one place for students to easily access.