In this issue

This is the last Careers Newsletter for this term – and what a term it has been!  But also what wonderful, creative, humorous, innovative things we have seen from students, staff and families!

Have a wonderful holiday break and I am very much looking forward to seeing you all next term.

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

VIRTUAL OPEN DAYS

Open Days provide an amazing opportunity to research courses, hear from lecturers and experts, get inspired about the possibilities for your future and ask questions about pathways, student services, accommodation and scholarships.

If you have an occupation in mind such as accounting, social work or zoology, it can be difficult to understand exactly what a course in this area entails.

•  What will you study?
•  Which university offers the best course for me?
•  What subjects will I study?
•  What graduate jobs can I explore?
•  What related occupations could I consider?
•  What back up courses should I consider if I do not achieve the required ATAR?
•  Will I complete industry experience?

If you do not have any courses or occupations in mind, participating in webinars focused on general interest areas you have (for example: social justice, animals, mathematics, creative arts, IT) can assist you in identifying courses that may interest you.

If you love Mathematics, you may explore courses in engineering, surveying, data science, actuarial science, cyber security or a general Bachelor degree with a major in Mathematics.

The following are upcoming open day dates for several institutes:
Australian Catholic University, Saturday 12 September, https://bit.ly/31MOX4h
Longerenong College, Sunday 13 September, https://bit.ly/2MspqVv
University of Newcastle, 14 to 18 September, https://bit.ly/34S89Qj
Charles Sturt University, 15, 16, 17 and 26 September, http://bit.ly/2vvvTdO

Missed an open day?
No worries!  Several universities have recorded the sessions so you can watch them from home:
JMC Academy,  https://bit.ly/3jYO5zN
Deakin University,  https://bit.ly/33icNpW
Monash University,  http://bit.ly/386QjH8
La Trobe University,  http://bit.ly/3chXyPA
Swinburne University,  http://bit.ly/2ImxYvr
Victoria University,  https://bit.ly/3jsX63U
Federation University,  https://bit.ly/31bhBul

APPRENTICESHIPS

Four steps to finding an apprenticeship or traineeship
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways has developed a fantastic four-step process for students to follow when seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship, http://bit.ly/39yUYmQ

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways (AAP)
This website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship.  Some of the resources include:
•  Job and training descriptions
•  Career interest explorer
•  Job pathway charts
•  Information on apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships
•  Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and hairdressing.
To explore the website go to, http://bit.ly/3aUtxnC

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service
Join this Facebook page to read about the stories and achievements of young Australians who have found career success through their traineeship or apprenticeship, https://bit.ly/2HfAmFB

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information Session Webinar
Thursday 8 October, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
The session aims to create greater awareness for young people when applying for traineeships and apprenticeships in response to industry expressing a desire to see young people better understand how to complete the application process.  These webinars will be available for students and parents/careers staff to hear from employers and industry representatives about what they are looking for in applications, how to address selection criteria and other helpful tips. Register Via Eventbrite and a Zoom link will be provided, https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/apprenticeships-traineeships-information-evening-tickets-119960602391

EXPLORE VOCATIONAL TRAINING!

Hands on your Future
SkillsRoad has released a fantastic initiative called ‘Hands on your Future’.  The following information has been taken from their website:  “At Skillsroad, we want to show you why learning while doing and experiencing is just as important as academic learning.  Understanding the full potential of your natural skills and the various pathways you can follow to achieve your dreams will help you to not only set yourself up for a successful career but a fulfilling one, too.  Your future starts with an idea… to create, to save, to tend, to heal, to make, to design, to produce, to empower, to excite, to solve, to protect, to flourish, to DO.”
Now take that idea and start exploring, thinking and dreaming, you can access the initiative at, https://bit.ly/3gLkuYz

INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

Project Z has released a new e-book for young people called Launchpad.  It is for young entrepreneurs who would like to start their own business now or in the future.  For information visit, https://bit.ly/2YUlZxy

SAE QANTM SCHOLARSHIPS

SAE Qantm is a creative media institute located in Melbourne.  Courses are offered in the following study areas:
•  Animation
•  Audio Production
•  Music Production
•  Graphic Design
•  Film
•  Games Development
•  Web Design
Scholarship applications are now open for the 2021 intake, https://bit.ly/2YV1C3h

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY UPDATES

Information webinars
New course – Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy.  17 September, 5:30 pm, https://bit.ly/35fYYsQ
New course – Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics.  22 September, 5:30 pm, https://bit.ly/2DCrYja
Bachelor of Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology.  23 September, 5:30 pm, https://bit.ly/329gBsx

NCI LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

The National Careers Institute has launched a new platform to assist Australians by providing job resources and career information all in one user-friendly place.
The new website connects to information about learning and training, getting job ready, getting career ideas and resources to help individuals, employers and those that advise on careers, https://bit.ly/3icdVzP

EMERGING OCCUPATIONS

The National Skills Commission has identified emerging occupations and skills within Australia in a recent report.  The report aims to look at how these newly identified skills change existing jobs, emerging or new jobs in the labour market and to identify employment opportunities that may be needed in years to come.  You can access the report at, https://bit.ly/32b8snv

RMIT UNIVERSITY UPDATES

My Career Match
Use the My Career Match tool to explore your career and study options, https://bit.ly/335ntq8

Pathways Guaranteed
Check out the new webpage and explore your pathway options, https://bit.ly/3bIBoqa

RMIT Scavenger Hunt
Join this fun virtual event during the term break, https://bit.ly/3haQ5E4

MONASH UNIVERSITY UPDATES

Phone consultations
Year 12 students can book a twenty minute phone call with a course adviser, https://bit.ly/2GJtQrJ

Information Evenings
Virtual Information Evenings will be run on 15 and 22 September, https://bit.ly/2FaaP16

The Monash Guarantee
Eligible students can apply for The Monash Guarantee via SEAS Category 1 in their VTAC account, https://bit.ly/3bDYHBj

New course
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics, https://bit.ly/3bGvzJS

YEAR 12 STUDENTS – UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The following are examples of scholarships university applicants may be eligible for:

Rural Pharmacy Scholarship
For rural students who would like to study Pharmacy in 2021 at any Australian university, https://bit.ly/367iKoS

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
For Indigenous students applying for allied health courses such as dentistry/oral health, medicine, nursing and midwifery, http://bit.ly/2beAhzA

Give Them Wings
For regional and remote students studying their first year of a nursing or allied health degree, https://bit.ly/3mbqI8n

Pallotine Aboriginal Scholarships
For Indigenous students who are active members of the Catholic Church, who are planning to study any degree at university. Applications close 30 September, http://bit.ly/2boGU3P

George Alexander Foundation Scholarship
For students who would like to study an undergraduate course at one of twelve universities in 2021, http://bit.ly/2c6qlaC

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust
For children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen and women.  This scheme covers several scholarships and applications opened on 18 August 2020, http://bit.ly/2bv3x63

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarships
For regional and rural students studying any degree, http://bit.ly/2bHMegZ

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship
For students planning to study a degree focused on technology or computer science in 2020.  Must be planning to study at one of five eligible universities, http://bit.ly/2wxpMDp

Gardiner Dairy Foundation
For students residing in Victorian dairy communities who plan to pursue a career that will benefit dairy communities or the dairy industry.  Worth $10,000 per annum.  Applications open 15 September, https://bit.ly/32bYXVe

Bradman Scholarship
For students who would like to continue their cricket commitments whilst studying any course at university.  Applications close 28 February 2021, http://bit.ly/2bvUu79

Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders
For students who are employees of McDonald’s and will be starting a university degree in 2021.  Applications are yet to open, http://bit.ly/1Ll5Zb6

A Start in Life
For students who may not be able to afford the costs associated with university study, http://bit.ly/1TuEzB4

Victoria Department of Education and Training
For students currently in Year 12 planning to study full-time in 2021.  There are various scholarships each with their own selection criteria.  Applications open 18 September,  http://bit.ly/21I00Vl

Youth Off the Streets National Scholarship Program
For young people who have a clear financial need to be able to study at TAFE or university in 2021, http://bit.ly/2beQHbd

Horizon Scholarship
For students planning to study a course relating to agriculture such as agricultural science, veterinary science, agribusiness, to name a few, http://bit.ly/1g7MfJF

THREE HUMANITARIAN STEM JOBS MAKING A MAJOR IMPACT

When we think of humanitarian and social impact careers, we often think of legal aid, education and social work-type gigs.  Cassie Steel from Careers with STEM has identified three science, tech and engineering jobs making a massive impact on others.  These include:

Epidemiologist
These guys spend their time focusing on diseases – how they are caused and spread but also how they can be contained and prevented – in vulnerable communities.  Disaster relief teams rely on epidemiologists to investigate outbreaks (think: COVID-19 or meningitis and cholera in an over-populated refugee camp), which often involves managing large-scale studies and mining massive data sets to support health campaigns and programs.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Experts in geographic information systems use their navigation, map-making and data processing skills to assist when disasters like earthquakes, floods and human conflicts strike.  They create maps to assist in-situ field workers access hard-to-reach places, as well as process geographic data to predict, prevent and improve response time for future scenarios.

Agronomist
Agronomists traditionally study plants, animals, soil and cultivation techniques to improve the productivity and sustainability of farms and agricultural industries, yet act as key specialists on food security when extreme climates or conflict hit.  The agricultural scientists reasses the use of effected farmlands in struggling environments, and offer solutions on reducing famine and maintaining a steady crop supply.

For more information go to, https://bit.ly/2jVWcDV

EARLY ADMISSION PROGRAMS

September closing dates for some early admission programs include:

Swinburne University, Early Entry Program, Friday 11 September, https://bit.ly/2WiPub5
Southern Cross University, STAR Early Offer, Friday 11 September, https://bit.ly/2AADGZO
Community Achievers Program, Strathfield, Wednesday 16 September, https://bit.ly/2WiPub5
Australian Catholic University, ACU Guarantee, Friday 25 September, https://bit.ly/38PiLiA
University of New England, Early Entry Program, Friday 25 September, https://bit.ly/32O4b8s

Schools Recommendation Schemes
Applications for this scheme close on Sunday 20 September via the Universities Admissions Centre, www.uac.edu.au
This scheme covers the following NSW institutes:
•  Australian Catholic 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 Sydney
•  University of Technology, Sydney
•  Western Sydney University

Further information, https://bit.ly/34XIdkl

UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS

UCAT ANZ
National Institute of Education is running online medical interview and effective communication skills workshops for students who have sat the UCAT ANZ.  For information, dates and to register your place visit, https://bit.ly/34yQuga

Federation University
Federation University is running the following online webinars for prospective students in September:
11 Bachelor of Health Science
14 Explore Federation’s Aboriginal Education Centres
15 Study accounting
16 Study for a career in mining
16 Study outdoor and environmental education
22 Visual and Fine Arts – online folio and interview
23 Discover Federation University Arts Academy

For information and to register for sessions go to, https://bit.ly/3i7CdLo

Live QnA Session:  Federation University will be hosting a live QnA session for prospective students and families on 17 September, https://bit.ly/32cB5As

CareerCon
The team at The Cool Career are running a two-day virtual career expo called CareerCon on Friday 11 to Saturday 12 September.  For information and to register visit, https://bit.ly/33aiNz9

Swinburne University is running the following online webinars for prospective students in September:
14 to 18:  Ask me anything week.  Students are invited to chat online with academics, course advisers and student ambassadors.
15:  Plan of VTAC.  An opportunity for students to learn how best to leverage their VTAC preferences and find out about pathways into Swinburne in 2021.
17:  A Flying Start.  Insights into the future of aviation, including the resilience of the industry and strategies employed by the industry leaders.

For information and to register visit, https://bit.ly/3mdKS1s

RMIT:  Discover What’s Next Series
RMIT University is running the following online webinars for prospective students in September:
14  Marketing
15  Law industry spotlight
16  All you need to know about RMIT
17  Photography
17  Vocational education, TAFE, pathways
21  Business industry spotlight
22  Blockchain
22  Moving to Melbourne
23  Creative writing
23  Music Industry
24  Transitioning into university
28  Property, construction and project management
28  Careers in AR, VR, UX, video and sound design
29  All you need to know about RMIT
29  Economics and finance

For information and to register for sessions visit, https://bit.ly/3h8pS9k

JMC Academy – High School Workshops
Years 9 to 12 students are invited to apply for the annual JMC Academy High School Workshops running virtually during the Term 3 break.  Students will be able to participate in a workshop of their choice (options are listed below) and will be able to learn about other courses running at the college.
•  Character and Life Drawing
•  Digital Sculpture and Character
•  Digital TV Studio
•  Discover Visual Communication
•  Electronic Music Production
•  Filmmaking
•  Perform, Record and Create Music
•  Recording a Band
•  The Exciting World of Event Management

For information, dates and to RSVP your place go to, https://bit.ly/2wrhdbQ