LAST ISSUE TERM ONE

Have you been drawing a blank when it comes to ideas? I hope not. Each fortnight this Careers page is packed with information, links and resources for you to start planning your future. Well... at least make some dot points and start a 'to do' list.

This is the last newsletter for the term so please enjoy, and if you are in Years 11 and 12, don't forget to trawl through your carefully curated Careers Newsletter recently posted through Compass and by email.

Lastly, I have also recently created the 'Careers Hub Group' on Managebac so please join and check out all the upcoming goodies!

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain

What's in this issue?

TOP TIPS!
- A Parent's Guide to Career Planning
- Why is CAS in the Diploma?
WHAT CAREER IS THAT?
- Fashion, Textile Designers & Technicians
FEATURED COURSE IDEAS
- Fashion, Textiles & Visual Merchandising
TOURS AND OPEN DAYS
- VCE Careers Expo 2021
- Careers Show 2021
- Deakin
- Photography Studies College
- ACU
- Collarts
YEAR 12 REMINDERS
- UCAT and Entry to Medicine
- Early Entry Applications
- Scholarships
WHERE DO I FIND THINGS?
- Compass News & Notifications
- Excellent Resources Links
- Helpful Tools
- Careers Portal
- Morrisby Careers Assessment
- Making an Appointment

TOP TIPS

A Parent's Guide to Career Planning

In this guide you will find "10 facts, tips and myths about career development you need to know when assisting and supporting your child with the skills needed for the future world of work. Parents play an important part in the career development of their children. In this resource we use the term parent to also include carers, foster parents, guardians and other significant adults who participate in the overall development of children. Career development terms, resources and skills, outlined in the A Parent's Guide provide a starting point for the career conversations that assist parents to help their children navigate the complex process of managing their lives, learning and work."

Order your copy from the CEAV Bookshop for $15 here.

Why is CAS in the Diploma?

Many universities have early entry pathway courses to their degrees and scholarships. Part of the application process often includes the requirement to also provide examples of community service, sporting achievements and involvement in the Arts. Students are recognised for their voluntary roles, activities in social justice, school leadership or service, parish or church support, sports, arts/performing arts and culture. Sporting achievements may also include a community service component, such as fundraising, coaching or club management.

CAS is designed to strengthen and extend students’ personal and interpersonal learning from the PYP and MYP. It is organised around the three strands of creativity, activity and service (CAS). Participation in these three strands, particularly service, is also looked on favourably by employers.

Visit the IBO to learn more about the importance of CAS.

Download the subject brief below.

WHAT CAREER IS THAT?

Fashion, Textile Designers & Textile Technicians

Fashion designers plan and develop new clothing and accessory styles by creating original designs or by adapting fashions to suit local conditions and trends. They fabricate sample garments based on these designs. Textile designers produce ideas and designs for printed, woven or knitted textiles and many patterned surfaces. Textile technicians perform technical functions in various aspects of the design, production and quality control of textile products.

FEATURED COURSE IDEAS

Fashion, Textiles & Visual Merchandising Courses in Victoria in 2021

Many Victorian universities and TAFE institutions offer courses in fashion, fashion & textiles and visual merchandising. Entry into many of these courses requires a folio presentation. Some of these courses are listed in the attachment below, but for a comprehensive list of courses at all institutions including private providers and their specific entry requirements, please visit VTAC or make a time to meet Bronte.

TOURS AND OPEN DAYS

VCE AND CAREERS EXPO 2021
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May
More info here.
VICTORIAN CAREERS SHOW 2021
Friday 14 and Saturday 15 May
More info here.
DEAKIN CAMPUS TOURS – April Melbourne Burwood Campus
Thursday 8 April & Tuesday 13 April
9.00am, 10.30am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm, 3.00pm, 4.30pm
The school holiday program will be held at all four Deakin campuses: Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Waterfront and Warrnambool. To find out more information about the Deakin Campus tours and to register your attendance please visit Deakin Campus Tours.
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIES COLLEGE
16 May: 10am - 3pm On Campus
23 May: 11am - 1pm Virtual
1 Aug: 10am - 3pm On Campus
15 Aug: 11am - 1pm Virtual
ACU VIRTUAL WEBINARS
Entry and Pathways Webinar
30 March: 5 - 6pm
Register here on their website.
-Virtual Tours are here.
-Guided Tours book here.
COLLARTS OPEN DAY
8 May: Virtual and On Campus
Register here on their website.
MONASH UNIVERSITY INFO EVENINGS
All information evenings will run from 6.30 – 8pm: Register here on their website.

YEAR 12 REMINDERS

Important Entry to Medicine:

UCAT: Register here

Students who have commenced Year 12 in 2021 and are planning to apply for any of the following university courses listed below are reminded that registrations for the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) are now open and close early May. Tests are available throughout July. Information has also been posted via Compass and email.

Students who are preparing for entry into these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the practice tests and preparation material provided at MedEntry for UCAT Preparation.

You can download and view the 2022 latest entry information here below.

Early Applications:

Many universities have early entry schemes where you can be offered a place before the normal round of offers. These schemes can vary at each university but generally involve completing an application and being able to demonstrate that you are capable of succeeding in your chosen course and also that you are a good all-round student who will contribute well to the life of the university you have chosen to apply for.

ANU

Current domestic Year 12 students who intend applying directly to ANU for undergraduate study in 2022 are advised that ANU will now make offers based on Year 11 results on 9 August 2021, and these will be honoured for study in 2022 as long as students have completed Year 12 and achieved an ATAR.

Applications now open and will close on 24 May 2021. Students are advised to read through Application Information before applying at ANU Applications for 2022

ACU Admission Pathways for 2022: Visit: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/i-volunteer-regularly
Latrobe Aspire Early Entry opens 19 April 2021: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire l

More detailed information about all the above will be available in due course.

Scholarships:

Australian National University Tuckwell Scholarship

Applications now open

To apply to commence study at ANU on a Tuckwell Scholarship in 2022, you must:

Complete and submit the ANU Direct Application as soon as possible and before 14 April 2021 (11.59PM AEDT); AND
Complete and submit the Tuckwell Scholarship Stage 1 Application Form as soon as possible and before 18 April 2021 (11.59PM AEDT).

WHERE DO I FIND THINGS?

Compass News and Notifications:

Please remember to log in and read your Compass News Feed 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.

Excellent Resource Links:

Careers Website: www.preshilcareers.com.au

Ace Day Job Videos: Preshil Clickview

Useful Links: Australian Jobs 2019

Foundation of Young Australians: Reports

Future Focused: 100 Jobs of the Future

VTAC Resources: Year 10 Guide

VTAC Resources: Year 11 Guide

VTAC Resources: Year 12 Guide

Explore Careers: In Tech Videos

My Future: Self Knowledge & Careers

Job Outlook: A Guide to Jobs & Careers

CompareED: Compare Universities

ACU Pathway Finder: Pick a Study

CAS Website: Creativity Activity Service Info

Helpful tools

RMIT University – Pathways Tool

RMIT University – Pathways Tool. Many of these pathways can be applied to other institutions.

RMIT Engineering Quiz

Take RMIT's interactive quiz to discover which engineering courses or double degrees are matched to you. https://trueengineer.rmit.edu.au/. These courses can be applied to many other institutions.

Australian Catholic University - Pathway Tool

Once you’ve decided what you’re interested in studying, double check the course prerequisites and any additional entry requirements – you can also see how many pathway options apply. Visit the Finder Tool. Many of these pathways could be applied to other institutions.

Careers Portal:

If you haven't already done so please take a few moments to visit our dedicated Careers Website. Remember, if you have an account in the Student Portal you can sign in here but, if not, simply register here using your Preshil email. Once logged in try out some of the online activities, interests, skills and abilities and other Careers quizzes.

Morrisby Assessment

Recommendations are based on a series of psychometric assessments to help identify strengths and results are combined with a more subjective questionnaire, where students can state their preferences for work styles, environments and talents. Cost is a one time $50 for lifetime access. Please email me if you would like more information.

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, concerns or need a face-to-face appointment please email me anytime at bronte.howell@preshil.vic.edu.au

Career Practitioner

Member Career Education Association of Victoria (CEAV)

Morrisby Accredited Career Adviser

Visit: https://www.preshilcareers.com.au/

Special thanks to Jacky Burton from the Yarra Career Practitioners Group and Compass Career News who tirelessly each year puts 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.

Secondary Tours

Open Morning

Wednesday 19 May 2021

9.30am - 11am