Careers
From the Careers Team
Career interviews
MIP’s Interviews
Interviews of Year 10 and Year 12 students have commenced and each student will hopefully have a career pathway plan mapped out by the end of Term 2. Year 11 interviews will start in term 2.
Careers Practitioners will be conducting the MIP’s interviews throughout 2017, as well as supporting students in other ways in the careers office.
Work Experience
Year 10 Work Experience
A reminder to parents and students that this year’s Work Experience is from June 26th to June 30th, the last week of Term 2. Students can obtain work experience arrangement forms from the Careers Office. Competition for quality jobs is fierce and we strongly encourage all students who have not commenced the process to decide on a type of job and put together an application as soon as possible. We would dearly love every student to secure a position of employment by the end of Term 1. Contact Ms Boutsikakis if you have any queries. Students are reminded that they also need to have completed the safe@work modules for Occupational Health and Safety. Work placement is not possible without these completed tests.
More Information
THE ADFA EDUCATION AWARD
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Education Award is presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential, and academic and sporting achievements exhibited during Year 11. The award comprises of a tablet device (or similar) and certificate for you, along with a plaque of recognition for your school. There are up to 50 awards available on behalf of the Navy, Army and Air Force which will be presented to suitable applicants who have applied for entry to ADFA .
Defence Jobs Info Sessions
Melbourne
Wed 15th February, 6pm – 7pm: Defence Careers Info Session
Thu 16th February, 6pm – 7pm: Women in Defence Info Session
Bendigo
Wed 22nd February, 6pm – 7pm: Defence Careers Info Session
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/
QS World University Rankings
The QS World University Rankings for 2016/2017 have the Australian National University, ranked 22nd globally, being first in Australia. The top 10 universities in Australia according to these rankings are:
1. Australian National University (22)
2. The University of Melbourne (42)
3. The University of Sydney (=46)
4. The University of New South Wales (=49)
5. The University of Queensland (=51)
6. Monash University (65)
7. The University of Western Australia (=102)
8. The University of Adelaide (125)
9. University of Technology, Sydney (193)
10. University of Wollongong (218)
http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2016
Build a Career with REECE
Reece and Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd have developed an Australian School based Apprenticeship Program (ASbA) offering exciting employment, training and career opportunities for students in either year 10 or 11 continuing to year 12. This national program, which is also promoted and supported by State and Commonwealth Governments, provides the opportunity for students to combine their studies with part time work at local Reece stores. Visit the website to search and apply for a position in your area.
http://www.reece.com.au/careers/asba
HIA Apprenticeships
HIA Apprenticeships are leaders in the selection, management and training of apprentices in the home building industry. Those interested in a HIA Apprenticeship can submit a General Application online here: https://hia.com.au/ProductsServices/Apprentices/why-choose-HIA-apprentices/how-do-I-apply/online-form.aspx
My Big Tomorrow
This website has information about different career options. You can find out about a career you didn’t know existed and see what a day in the life of your dream job is like.
http://www.mybigtomorrow.com.au/
Myfuture 2017 Updates
The Myfuture website has been updated for 2017. On the website you can build a career profile, discover different occupations, search for courses and much more!
Careers in Maths
Visit the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s website to view a range of career profiles from apprentice chefs to Electricians to Nurses where mathematics is a necessary part of their everyday jobs.
http://www.mathscareers.org.au/
Discover Your Career
An online career resource developed by the National Tourism Alliance with the support of the Federal Government to promote tourism and hospitality career pathways.
http://www.discoveryourcareer.com.au/
St John Ambulance First Aid Online Course
The online course offered includes training on an introduction to first aid, defibrillation awareness and workplace infection control. St John Ambulance’s courses are internationally recognised first aid courses.
http://stjohn.org.au/first-aid-training
Updates from University and TAFEs
LEAP: Advanced Engineering Workshop
5th & 6th April @ La Trobe University, Bundoora
Applications close 24th March.
This workshop is for students studying VCE Maths Methods or pre-Methods who are interested in engineering. It is run in conjunction with the Engineering Link Group.
https://www.leap.vic.edu.au/activities/engineering/events/1091-advanced-engineering-workshop
LEAP: Next Step – Health Workshop
4th April, 9:30am – 1pm @ The University of Melbourne
Applications close 26th March.
This workshop is open to year 11 and 12 students who are interested in a career in the health professions. Students will hear from speakers talking about future career options in the health industries, as well as talking about what life at university and the transition from school is like.
https://www.leap.vic.edu.au/activities/health/events/1113-year-11-12-next-step-health-workshop
LEAP: Next Step – Sciences Workshop
6th April, 10am – 2pm @ Monash University, Clayton
Applications close 26th March.
This workshop is open to year 11 and 12 students who are interested in a career in science. Students will tour laboratories, find out what studying science at university is really like, and hear about the transition from school to university from current students.
https://www.leap.vic.edu.au/activities/sciences/events/1112-next-step-sciences-workshop
RMIT
Folio preparation and Career Discovery Courses 2016.
Short courses on Building Design and drawing, Advertising, Visual Merchandising, Interior Decoration, Graphic Art, Graphic Design, AutoCAD, Textiles Design, Fashion Design and Product Design. These courses run at various times throughout the year. They provide an insight into tertiary courses and often provide extra folio pieces essential for interview and folio presentations. https://shortcourses.rmit.edu.au/search_course.php?search_keywords=folio&search_course_type=&search_interest_area=&search_starting_date=&search_course=Go
Inside Monash Seminar Series.
The Inside Monash Seminar Series provides an opportunity for students, parents and secondary school teachers to gain an insight into courses and careers in a broad range of fields across the faculties and campuses of Monash University. Each Seminar is unique to the Faculty or discipline but all will include an overview of the area, current student and graduate perspectives and ample time to pick up course information and ask individual questions of the speakers and faculty representa