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Career & VET Report

Please find links to University guaranteed place applications. These applications, if successful offer a range of advantages to students including guaranteed entry and scholarships.

The Monash Guarantee

The Monash Guarantee can get you into a Monash course even if you don’t reach the course’s lowest selection rank. You could be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if you:

 

Monash University early guarantee: https://www.monash.edu/study/how-to-apply/entry-schemes/the-monash-guarantee

Monash University are also offering a range of activities in School holidays with particular emphasis on Science oriented courses. Follow the link for further information: https://www.monash.edu/science/about/events

 

Latrobe University offer early access offers through their Aspire program. This means that there is a minimum ATAR score for access to a range of courses as well as support for students. The Aspire Program is designed to give you the tools you need to succeed at La Trobe and beyond.

Year 12 students accepted into Aspire will get:

  • a taste of university life at La Trobe with special on-campus events before the year commences
  • the chance to meet and connect with like-minded students who share your goals and passions
  • support for your exams with VCE/HSC revision lectures in the September school holiday
  • access to our extensive library and campus resources
  • induction into our Enrichment Program to prepare for what’s to come.

Students that have completed year 12 will get:

  • access to a specially-tailored Enrichment Program designed to introduce you to life at La Trobe.

 Registrations for Aspire open on June 1 2019. Follow the link for further information: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

 

 

Federation University

Federation University offer a high achievers Scholarship for students who achieve an ATAR of 80 and above. There are a range of other Scholarships available and they can be found by following the link:

https://federation.edu.au/future-students/high-achiever

 

University of Melbourne Special entry access schemes

If you’re a domestic student applying for undergraduate or graduate study and your personal circumstances have affected your academic achievement you can apply for one of our special entry access schemes.

 

Access Melbourne for undergraduate students and Graduate Access Melbourne for graduate coursework students can help you gain a place in your degree even if academic results are below the selection rank normally required for an offer.

 

University of Melbourne: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/special-entry-access-schemes/access-melbourne-undergraduate

 

ACU Settle your score by checking to see if you’re eligible for one or more adjustment factors. Available to domestic students only, adjustment factors can add extra momentum to your application, boosting your rank to get you into your desired course with flying colours.

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

 

We understand that sometimes there may be barriers - difficult life circumstances - that may prevent or deter you from studying. Victoria University Our special admissions programs may help you get into your chosen course, so that you can reach your true potential.

Victoria University: https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/special-admission-programs/vu-guaranteed

 

Work Experience

All Year 10 students will be taking part in the Work Experience program in the first week of third term, 13th to 17th of July. All students have been given forms and employer guidelines. It is expected that forms are to be returned to the School office by Friday 21st June. The forms must be signed by the Principal before any student goes to work with an employer.

Students who are having difficulties finding a place are asked to meet with me as soon as possible. Work Experience provides so many opportunities for students in terms of ca

BE INSPIRED! BE INFORMED!

The Western Victorian Careers Expo is country Victoria’s largest careers expo. Since its inception in 1986, this premier regional event has provided a one-stop-shop of vocational information to Western Victorian students, school leavers, job seekers, career changers, those returning to work and people considering further study or training.

 

The 2019 Expo will be held undercover at Wimmera Events Centre, Longerenong (home of the Wimmera Machinery Field Days) on Tuesday 25th June, from 9.30am-2.00pm.

All students from Years 9-12 will be attending the Expo and will travel by bus to the site. Parents are welcome to attend,  however they will need to make their own travel arrangements.

For further details on the Expo go to: http://wimmeracareerexpo.com/