CAREERS
SJC CAREERS WEBPAGE
Click here for all the latest information about career choices and life beyond school. The careers page is a valuable tool to give students and parents comprehensive information to make informed decisions about future opportunities.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Last year the College was invited to participate in a very special program – Becoming Tech Savvy (see flyer attached). The program is designed to help senior citizens understand the basics of modern-day devices and bridge the intergenerational divide.
New Stanford research shows that aging adults play critical roles in the lives of young people, especially the most vulnerable in society. Volunteering is one way to bring older adults and young people together.
The key is to change social norms to encourage relationship building between generations.
Initially, you will be invited to a ‘meet and greet’ to get to know your program partner. This will be an ‘ice-breaker’ to introduce yourself to the person/s you will be working with for 10 weeks.
Location: MRCC Library, Deakin Ave Mildura
Proposed Dates: Each Thursday, Term 2. 16.04.2020 – 18.06.2020
Duration: 10 weeks, 3.45pm-4.45pm
Number of Students: 12 (1:1 ratio desired if possible). An adult facilitator will be present at each session, so you are not alone!
Possible topic areas the group will cover:
- Learn how to use your computer, Tablet, or Mobile phone
- Order groceries and other goods online (no credit card details to be shared)
- Access Medicare and Centrelink online (no sharing of personal ID)
- Use Skype and Facetime to stay connected to family and friends
Another facilitator will cover topics such as internet fraud and scams.
It is important that you speak confidently and offer clear instructions while reassuring your partner. Patience will also be a virtue and an asset, as it may take several repeated steps for the person to complete a task that you have mastered!
Please consider this great opportunity. There are many benefits for both you and the mature person. Let me know if you are interested in committing to the program. You will receive Community Service hours for this activity.
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE
Have you always wanted a career in the Australia Defence Force? Take a look at the ADF’s Work Experience Program for 2020. Also explore the Jobs & People tab > Students & Education, for exciting information, including Gap Year Opportunities.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Students enrolled in VCE Plus choose a pair of first year university subjects to study whilst completing Year 12 (one subject per semester). VCE Plus is offered at all La Trobe campuses and subjects are delivered online, face‑to‑face, or a combination of both. For more information please follow the link or call 1300 135 045 or email vceplus@latrobe.edu.au.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
There are currently more than 3000 scholarships available to Australian students. Scholarships can cover an array of costs from tuition fees to living and accommodation costs. Some of these are automatically applied for when students complete the Scholarship Application section of their VTAC Account (Year 12 Students). We suggest investigating options early because the amount of information to get through and the number of applications to fill can be overwhelming if left to the last minute.
For more information, please take the time to explore the following links.
Swinburne University of Technology
This list is not inclusive of all scholarship opportunities. Please contact the relevant organisation for full details.
WORK EXPERIENCE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORMS
Families of Year 10 students will have received their Work Experience letter in the mail recently. Please return your expression of interest forms to Ms Dimasi as soon as possible, particularly for students who are considering work experience in the school holidays following Term 1. Work Experience is not compulsory for Year 10 students, but it is encouraged. If you have not received the letter or have any questions, please contact Ms Dimasi.
VCE AND CAREERS EXPO CAMP PERMISSION FORMS
Families of Year 11 and 12 students will have received a letter regarding the 2020 VCE and Careers Expo coming up on May 1 to 3. This is excellent opportunity to speak to a vast number of colleges, universities and other providers, as well as attend seminars over the two day period. Please return the permission form by March 20 to secure your child’s place on this camp. For more information visit VCE and Careers Expo 2020.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA VISIT
The University of South Australia will be presenting to interested students on 3rd March during Lunch A and B. Students have been notified by email and are encouraged to notify Ms Dimasi of their intent to attend.
Further to this, a one-on-one opportunity with UniSA will be available for students and their parents that evening – a website link for parent appointments will be arranged and distributed once expressions of interest are received. Please email Ms Dimasi for more information.
MONASH UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES: MED-TORING PROGRAM
Please see attached important information pertaining to Monash Rural School of Medicine’s ‘Med-toring’ Program. Year 11 and 12 students considering the following career pathways: Medicine, Physiotherapy, Exercise Science, Speech Pathology, Paramedicine, Nursing, Exercise Physiology, Allied Health and similar, are encouraged to participate in this program. This is an afterschool program (see dates on attached flyer). You must be able to commit to the times as places are limited to 20 across Sunraysia.
Students from our College completed this last year and found the program very beneficial, taking advantage of the opportunities to network and develop valuable connections. Enrol by Friday April 10, 2020 for your chance to take part.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE CAREERS UPDATE
JANUARY 2020
For valuable information about The University of Melbourne, including accommodation, scholarship opportunities and upcoming events please follow this link. There are a number of scholarships on offer, highlighted in this edition is the Hanson Scholarship Program, which is the university’s most generous scholarship on offer.
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY-AUSTRALIAN TARTARIC PRODUCTS
- 1 x Engineering Apprenticeship - Mechanical (Fitter and Turner)
- 1 x Engineering Apprenticeship - Fabrication (Welding)
ATP is an internationally recognised manufacturer of Tartaric Acid and Grape Spirit. Our site is located near Mildura, Victoria and has experienced significant growth in recent years with several new state of the art processing plants now installed. We currently have two apprenticeships available to begin immediately. For more information, please contact Ms Dimasi.
YEAR 12 CAREER DISCUSSIONS
From February 14, career interviews have been scheduled for our Year 12 students with Ms Dimasi.
If any Year 12 student has not been able to make the scheduled time allocated, please contact Ms Dimasi to reschedule. Feedback from each appointment time will been collated. Discussions will centre on planning and organising, document preparation, prerequisites, pathway course recommendations, employment options, subject score adjustment clarification, and referral discussions.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
La Trobe University invites Year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents to spend the day as a university student and participate in hands-on workshops. Students will get to interact with university teaching staff and students and get a feel for what university is really like. For more information about locations and dates please go to La Trobe University - Experience Clever or call 1300 135 045.
Mrs Fiona Dimasi
Careers Practitioner