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Careers Newsletter Edition 10, 20 July 2018

From the Head of Careers

Welcome back to Term 3 – and what an exciting term it will be! One of the main focuses of this term is Open Days at many of the varying institutions, TAFEs, universities and private providers. This is a wonderful opportunity to find out first

hand just what possibilities are on offer and to gauge which institution might be the right one for you!

All senior students are strongly encouraged to attend any institutions they think might interest them post Year 12. For those Year 12 students who do not know yet know what they want to do in 2019, this is a perfect opportunity to ‘go shopping’ and find out just what a variety of opportunities are out there from TAFE courses to apprenticeships to cadetships to university undergraduate study – if you do not know what is out there it is very hard to decide!

Next week our Year 10 students will be attending the three-day Careers Conference at Phillip Island. We will be undertaking many activities to assist students in selecting their subjects for VCE and understanding the requirements of their final years at school.

Year 9 students will also be busy in the next few weeks as they prepare for the Job Skills Expo at Lardner Park where they will also explore various jobs, careers and study options for the future.

So all in all, the term is starting with a ‘bang’!

Mrs Deb Cumming Head of Careers


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Edition 10, 20 July 2018

Monday 16 July 2018

If you are considering studying at TAFE or university after school, it is crucial that you attend Open Days.

Throughout the year, vocational and tertiary institutions open their doors to the public and showcase their courses, accommodation, scholarships, pathway courses, student services and their ‘point of difference’. At an Open Day, you will be able to:

Get a feel for the culture of the campus

Learn about courses and career options

Undertake campus and accommodation tours led by current students

Speak directly to student ambassadors and lecturers about the courses or careers you are interested in

Compare the course area you are interested in at different institutions

Learn about sports and societies you can join and be active in

Get course counselling and guidance

Attend information sessions and workshops

Watch live demonstrations

Listen to bands, eat lots of food, participate in activities and have fun!

Do not just pick a course at an institution without visiting the campus – you potentially will be spending several years studying there and spending tens of thousands of dollars on your course and accommodation. It is worth making the effort.

By now you should have identified institutions you would like to visit, found out their Open Day dates and downloaded their Open Day programs.

Once you have the programs, make a list of the information sessions you would like to attend.

If you have time, try and attend information sessionson topics like pathways, scholarships, overseas exchange programs and accommodation.

If you are unsure what to ask on the day, Victoria University has developed some questions you can ask:

Are there any prerequisite subjects I need to study for this course?

What study scores/ATAR do I need to achieve to get into this course?

Do I need to attend an audition, have an interview or present a folio as part of the selection process?

Are there any other ways into this course other than through a VTAC application?

Can I do a vocational course first which might then lead into a university course?

What is the difference between TAFE and university study?

If I can’t get into this course, is there a similar course at this institution I can apply for?

Can I study majors and/or minors in this course?

How many hours per week are spent in class and can I study part-time?

Can I defer the course?

What kind of jobs do graduates of this course generally get?

Are there any scholarships available?

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The following is a list of Open Day dates for several institutions. On the websites, you will be able to register to receive information about the Open Day/s, go into draws to win prizes, watch videos from the 2017 days and download the Open Day planner for 2018.

July

Swinburne University: Hawthorn (29), www.swinburne.edu.au/openday

August

La Trobe University: Shepparton (3), Melbourne (5), Albury-Wodonga (12), Mildura (15), Bendigo (26), www.latrobe.edu.au/openday

Monash University: Peninsula (4), Clayton andCaulfield (5), Parkville (19), http://bit.ly/1pmUEzv

RMIT: Bundoora (5), City (12), http://openday.rmit.edu.au/

University of Tasmania: Hobart (5), Inveresk andNewnham (12), http://info.utas.edu.au/openday

CQUniversity: Online (15), Melbourne (16), https://bit.ly/2rP34Cc

Australian Catholic University: Melbourne (12), Ballarat (26), www.openday.acu.edu.au/

University of Melbourne: Parkville andSouthbank (19), https://openday.unimelb.edu.au/

Deakin University: Warrnambool (5), Geelong (19), Melbourne (26), http://openday.deakin.edu.au/

Victoria University: Footscray (19), https://openday.vu.edu.au/

Federation University: all campuses (26), https://bit.ly/2uwYPgX

List of Victorian Open Day dates for private providers and TAFE institutes: https://bit.ly/2NQdoEY

For Open Days at all other states and territories go to https://bit.ly/2mh7bFu

UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing:For students in Years 7 to 10. The theme this year is ‘Technology & Tomorrow’. Technology has transformed many aspects of society in a short period of time – take the invention of the internet, which only became widely used in the late 1990s, and smartphones and tablets, which took off in the late 2000s. In other ways, some of the technologies predicted to be used in the 2020s are yet to appear, like flying cars and personal robots. Your task: ineight hundred words or less, describe the impacts of a particular technology on society. You can look at a technology of the past (even ancient past), describe a technology in use today, a new technology that is being developed, or outline your predictions for the technology of the future. Entries close on 28 August. For information and to apply go to, http://bit.ly/1efcIWA

Urban Futures Competition: Are you a geography champion who wants to create beautiful and functional places for people to live? The world needs you to be a leader in creating vibrant, liveable and resilient cities for the future. With Melbourne’s population moving beyond four and a half million, significant challenges and opportunities for planning, designing and managing our city arise. How will you help urban environments adapt to meet the futureneeds of our population? Your task is to provide a photo or image to communicate an urban problem you have identified, and explain the problem and your ideas for a solution in two hundred to three hundred words. You must be in Years 10 to 12 and all entries must be in by Sunday 9 September. For information on the competition and how you can enter go to, http://tinyurl.com/knbumu6

The Heywire competition is open to people aged sixteen to twenty-two, to submit a story about life in regional Australia. Your story can be created in any form of media: text, video, photography, or audio.If you are selected as one of the winners, your story will be featured on ABC Local Radio, ABC Radio National, ABC TV and abc.net. Entries close 16 September, www.abc.net.au/heywire

Swinburne University Ultimate Study Pack – win prizes! Students can enter online to win a study pack, which contains a MacBook, GoPro Hero6,Giant Bike, wireless headphones and Herschel backpack. All you have to do is register your details at the following website, http://bit.ly/29BtGhP

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NOW OPEN

Australian Catholic University (ACU), Community Achievers Program: Selection is based on a written application about history of community service/ leadership/volunteerism, academic reports, referee. If you receive a place in the program, you will receive a guaranteed place in your desired course if you achieve the required minimum ATAR set by the university and meet eligibility criteria for the course. Apply by 31 July, https://bit.ly/2ErcsoG

La Trobe University, Aspire Early Admissions Program: Selection is based on a written application about history of community service/ leadership/ volunteerism, ATAR predicted by school, referee.If you receive a place in the program, you will receive a guaranteed place in your desired course if youachieve the required minimum ATAR set by the university and meet eligibility criteria for the course.Applications close 31 August, http://bit.ly/1cXetap

Victoria University, VU Guaranteed: For eligible schools only. To check if your school is eligible go to, https://bit.ly/2uAJXxU

University of New England, Direct Early Entry program: Selection is based on the recommendation from the applicant’s school, not their final ATAR. Theprogram is free, fully online and students can start their university application now, http://bit.ly/2aqFGGu

OPENING SOON

University of Wollongong (UoW), Early Admissions Program: Selection is based on a written application about history of community service/ leadership/ volunteerism, Year 11 and Year 12 academic results, interview. If you receive a place in the program, youwill receive a guaranteed place in your desired course before you receive your ATAR. Apply between 1 and24 August, https://bit.ly/2NQT5aD

Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS):The following NSW and Canberra Institutions took part in this scheme in 2017. An updated list has not been released for 2018 yet.

• Australian Catholic University• Australian National University• Charles Sturt University• International College of Management Sydney• Macquarie University• National Art School• SAE Creative Media Institute• University of Canberra• University of New England• University of Newcastle• University of Technology Sydney• Western Sydney University

Students apply through a central portal via the UAC website. Each university has slight differences in the admissions process and differences in eligibility criteria and offers, so it is important to read the SRS Guide. Apply between Wednesday 1 August andFriday 29 September. For information go to,www.uac.edu.au/srs/

Applications open on 6 August 2018.

The University of Melbourne, Access Melbourne: Guaranteed entry with a lower ATAR set by the university. Students must be from a rural area or a financially disadvantaged background and meet eligibility criteria for the course, http://bit.ly/2gBAqPD

Monash University, Monash Guarantee:Guaranteed entry with a lower ATAR set by the university. Students must be either an Indigenous Australian, live in a rural area, are financially disadvantaged, or attend a Monash listed under represented school. Students must also meet eligibility criteria for the course, http://bit.ly/2bablf6

EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS

GUARANTEED ENTRY

EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS


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Are you currently in Year 12 and considering tertiary study?

Victorian courses: The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) processes course applications on behalf of participating higher education institutions. From Monday 6 August, you will be able to create a VTAC account and apply for vocational and higher education courses. VTAC has developed a series of resources to assist students with their applications. The following are three examples:

Website: The website and social media channels contain information about the application process, Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) andscholarships, www.vtac.edu.au/

Instructional videos: These outline how to set up a VTAC account, how to search for courses and how the preference system works, http://bit.ly/2a9lzwg

VTAC CourseSearch app: You can download the app from Google Play or the App Store.

New South Wales and Canberra courses:The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes course applications and early entry on behalf of participating higher education institutions. From Wednesday 1 August, you will be able to create a UAC account and apply for vocational and higher education courses. UAC has developed a series of resources to assist students with their applications.

• The website and social media channels contain information about the application process, Educational Access Schemes (EAS), Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and scholarships, www.uac.edu.au/

• MyUAC mobile app: You can download the app from Google Play or the App Store.

Other states

Information and resources for other states can be accessed at the following websites:

SA/NT www.satac.edu.au/Queensland www.qtac.edu.au/Western Australia www.tisc.edu.au/Tasmania www.utas.edu.au/

Why is completing a vocational or higher education qualification after school so important? According to the My Career Match website:

• Of the thirteen million jobs in Australia in 2020, eleven million (85%) will require a Certificate III or higher. Four million (30%) will require a Bachelor degree or higher.

• Many of the careers and jobs that are around today will disappear by the time students get their first job and many new careers will be created.

To read more about the future automation, globalisation and collaboration of the future workforce, read the following report by the Australian Foundation for Young Australians,http://bit.ly/29ARTcf

Gap Year in the Army, Navy and Air Force:The Australian Defence Force Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians who have finished Year 12 to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year in the Army, Navy or Air Force.You will earn more than $45,000, have subsidised accommodation and full medical and dental coverage. The following roles still have spaces for applicants:

Army• Air Defence Operator• Warehouse Assistant• Administration Assistant• Artillery Operator• Driver

Air Force• Airbase Protection and Security• Warehouse Storeperson

For information and to apply go to,https://bit.ly/2uW1hzI

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS


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July 2018

Engineering and Information Technology Scholarships at Federation University:

IBM Professional Practice Scholarships:All students accepted into the Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) are automatically awarded this scholarship. Students will receive approximately $35,500 in scholarships as part of the program.

School of Engineering and Information Technology Scholarships: This scholarship is awarded to the top entering undergraduate students with the highest ATAR score above 80. The value of the scholarship is a maximum of $12,000 each (two available).

For information about both scholarships go to,https://bit.ly/2MkZ9q7

Early Entry at University of Wollongong:Early Entry for current Year 12 students will open on 1August and close on 24 August. For information, go to https://bit.ly/2t3bQB6 You can also sign up to the Year 12 Newsletter to receive updates on course information, key dates and upcoming events, https://bit.ly/2IndekL

Follow the Collarts Live Blog: Collarts is a private provider located in Melbourne offering courses in the following study areas:

Audio Engineering Content Creation Entertainment Journalism Entertainment Management Fashion Marketing Music Performance Music Production

You can stay up to date with news from Collarts by following their live blog at this link,https://bit.ly/2MVVAIb

Explore the world of science with MySci at Monash University: MySci is a three-day science program, specifically designed for current Years 11and 12 students. The program schedule will include:

Hands-on workshops Access to our brilliant teaching facilities Opportunity to meet some of our Research

Scientists Exposure to potential career pathways Activities with the Young Scientists of Australia Social activities

Event details – Date: 9 to 11 January 2019.Location: Monash Science Precinct, Clayton Campus. Cost: $95 per student. For more information and to register your place visit,https://bit.ly/2Iqa4fM

Are you creative and love STEM? Do you love dancing and also physics? How about animation and biology? What about visual art and psychology? Take the Careers With STEM quiz to find out what type of creative STEM career you might be suited to at this link, https://bit.ly/2Kl9Tro

HIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL NEWSHIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL NEWS


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JULY

• 18 – 25: Health Information Sessions, Deakin University, https://bit.ly/2qHNlHe

• 29: Open Day, Swinburne University, Hawthorn, https://bit.ly/2KKiQHQ

JULY

• 18 - 25: Health Information Sessions, Deakin University, https://bit.ly/2qHNlHe

• 29: Open Day, Swinburne University, Hawthorn, https://bit.ly/2KKiQHQ

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS


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We’re hiring apprentices in your area

We’re hiring talented women and men

looking to shape the energy future of

Australian communities.

As we are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workforce,

female applicants are strongly encouraged

to apply.

Interested?Join us and take your energy further. Visit the Career Centre on our website at AusNetServices.com.au or look out for our advertisements on SEEK.com.au.

WE’RE NOW RECRUITING IN: Bairnsdale, Leongatha, Sale, Seymour and Wodonga

3open to male and

female applicants from all backgrounds

11 apprentice lineworker positions available:8

open to female applicants under our Apprentice Lineworker Program

for Women

This recruitment process is a special measure to promote substantive gender equality for the purposes of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.


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