In this issue

Planning ahead is a key skill we all need to adopt at times.  This newsletter contains a number of opportunities for information sessions in a range of areas and a range of institutions, both in Victoria and other states.  Gathering information for your future planning and starting early in this process is a clever move and Years 10 and 11 students are particularly encouraged to start exploring while they have a bit more time to do so!

There are also a number of local events coming up for both students and parents – see the end of this newsletter for all the details.

On 26 March, St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Warragul Campus will be hosting iCanMed – a company that will provide a workshop on the UCAT.  The UCAT is a test that students wishing to apply for Medicine or Dentistry need to sit as part of the application process in Year 12.

Again, it is never too early to start that planning process and gathering the information you may need in coming years.  This event is open to Years 10, 11 and 12 students from our Warragul and Traralgon Campuses.

Happy reading and planning!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

Parent survey

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) are seeking input from parents and guardians about their perception of vocational education and training (VET) as a post school career pathway.  For information on the initiative and to fill out the online survey visit, https://bit.ly/2u4Jist

Student career quiz

Not sure where to begin discovering your skills?  Check out the free career quiz developed by Skillsroad.  It will help you determine some of your natural skills and match them to careers and industries that you are likely to enjoy working in!  Get started now by visiting, https://bit.ly/37vQhrR

Fashion Design at RMIT

Congratulations to recent RMIT alumnus Kim Clark for winning the Australian Fashion Foundation Scholarship late last year.  The scholarship award was established to nurture young Australian designers and provide opportunities to showcase their designs and hone their skills on a global stage.  Kim received $20,000USD and a six month internship with an international fashion house in the United States.  More information on the award can be found at https://bit.ly/2wlWoSN

Fun STEM quizzes

To take any of the quizzes below, visit Careers With STEM, https://bit.ly/2vI2Nrm

Which area of science should I study?
Stuck between Chemistry, Physics or Biology?  We will help you break it down and match you to your perfect degree.  Best of all – there are so many different careers to choose from, no matter what you get!

What is your STEM + X?
Studying STEM does not mean you are destined for a career as a scientist or mathematician!  STEM students find jobs across all industries, thanks to a little equation we call STEM + X.  Find your STEM + X (where X = your passion, skills or area of interest) and discover the possibilities of a STEM career in just about any job.  What is your STEM + X?

Which area of engineering should you study?
If you are interested in engineering, you are not limited in your career or study choices!  Take this quiz and we will tell you where to start searching for your perfect engineering degree.

Are you a future entrepreneur?
Tell us a bit about the way you think and we will tell you whether you are a future entrepreneur!

STEM Careers

Not interested in going to university?  No worries!  University is not for everyone.  Fortunately, there are heaps of opportunities to study STEM that do not involve enrolling in a bachelor’s degree. We are talking about vocational education and training – otherwise known as VET.  Here we hash out five alternative pathways, https://bit.ly/2HsoRZu

Criminology

Mind Map:  Have you considered studying criminology in the future?  The careers department has developed a fantastic mind map of criminology careers and courses.  To explore the map visit, https://bit.ly/2V4hS0G

Courses:  In Victoria, you can study undergraduate criminology at the following universities;
RMIT University, https://bit.ly/2SOqDtm
The University of Melbourne, https://bit.ly/3bDD7MZ
Deakin University, https://bit.ly/2wiFX9L
Swinburne University, https://bit.ly/39zJRtg
Monash University, https://bit.ly/2u3j5dG
Victoria University, https://bit.ly/2P3iwYO
Federation University, https://bit.ly/2ST3RAf

Applying for Medicine, Dentistry or Oral Health?

If you are in Year 12 and plan to apply for any of these health science courses to start in 2021, you may need to sit the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test).  The UCAT ANZ is a two-hour, computer based test which assesses a range of mental abilities identified by universities as important to practicing in the fields of medicine and dentistry.  It consists of five separately timed subtests which each contain a number of questions in a multiple-choice format.  You will sit the test in July 2020 and selected universities use your UCAT ANZ results as part of the selection process, in conjunction with your ATAR and VCE results and in some cases an interview.  You will only have one chance to sit the UCAT ANZ this year.
Key dates:
2 March  Bookings open
4 March  Deadline for concession scheme and access arrangements
11 May  Booking deadline
18 May  Booking cancellation and late booking deadline
1 to 31 July  Testing
September  Results delivered to universities

It will cost you around $299 to sit the test or $199 concession and you will be able to receive your results straight away.

You have the choice to start preparing for the test early.  There are several private companies who offer commercial preparation programs – www.nie.edu.au/ and www.medentry.edu.au/ are examples.

It is important to note that the universities who use the UCAT do not endorse any of these companies and you can access free preparation materials from the UCAT site, https://bit.ly/2tjIewA

Please go to https://www.ucat.edu.au/ for more information about the UCAT ANZ, to see if you have to sit the test and to register for the test.

Upcoming Career Events

The Melbourne US and UK University Expo
Get crucial advice from recent student admits and speak with world leading admission experts at the US and UK University Expo!  Put the world’s top universities like Harvard, Yale, Oxford and Stanford within your reach!  You will learn about:
•  Fundamentals of applying and studying in the US and UK
•  How to write a personal statement
•  Preparing for the SAT
•  Analysing the Oxbridge interview
•  Studying key study areas overseas such as commerce, STEM and social sciences to name a few.
When:  Sunday 15 March, 1:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Where:  State Library Victoria, Melbourne
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2UVXRJJ
Crimson Education has developed a YouTube channel that profiles global universities.  You can access the channel at, https://bit.ly/2qcWRiX

ACN Nursing and Health Expo
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is hosting a Nursing and Health Expo in April.  You will be able to:
•  Meet a range of nursing and health organisations
•  Explore career pathways
•  Find out about educational opportunities
•  Speak to nurses working a range of organisations such as hospitals, defence and emergency services.
When:  Saturday 4 April, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Where:  The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2HtwEpR

VCE and Careers Expo
This annual event enables secondary school students and their families to participate in a diverse range of seminars related to VCE subjects, gap year opportunities, vocational and higher education courses, career pathways and study skills.  A huge number of exhibitors will be in attendance and over one hundred and fifty seminars will be offered.  Cost is $10 per student.
When:  30 April to 3 May
Where:  Caulfield Racecourse
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2SUaX7G

Dates for your diary

MARCH
5, 10, 18, and 23  Victoria Police Information Session, various locations, https://bit.ly/2HsUXEt
9 to 24  Doctor of Medicine Information Sessions, Charles Sturt University, https://bit.ly/2SzAe7
10 to 31  Explore Days, Charles Sturt University, various campuses, https://bit.ly/39oQIFP
21  UCAT preparation session, National Institute of Education, Melbourne, https://bit.ly/36Q7coQ
25  Hotel Careers Expo, Tourism Accommodation Australia, The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne, https://taavic.com.au/
27  UNSW Arts and Law United Nations Workshop, Kensington Campus, https://bit.ly/2w064lJ
28 and 29  UCAT preparation session, MedEntry, https://bit.ly/2RSrv0B

APRIL
4  Australian College of Nursing, Nursing and Health Expo, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, https://bit.ly/2HtwEpR
17 and 18  Victorian Careers Show, Melbourne Showgrounds, https://bit.ly/2uU7RbZ
30 Apr to 3 May  VCE and Careers Expo, Caulfield Racecourse, https://bit.ly/37BdU2m

Future of Work Predictor

Have an occupation goal?  Want to know how this job may change over the next ten years?  University of New England (UNE) has developed a ‘future of work predictor’.  Using the online software, simply search for the occupation you are interested in, choose the education level you are planning to attain (for example: Bachelor degree), your post code or the post code of where you would like to work in the future and your email address.  UNE will provide you with information on how this job may change in terms of tasks, duties, qualifications, wages and employment growth.  Visit https://bit.ly/2SxZpbc and start searching!

Research report

Students and families may find the following research report interesting – ‘Dream Jobs?  Teenagers’ Career Aspirations and the Future of Work.  This research has been conducted by OECD PISA and finds that teenagers have a narrow range of career interests and may not be aware of jobs of the future, https://bit.ly/3bHFOwU

University – Early Entry Programs

Application dates are not available yet for several early entry programs.  You can register your interest now though to receive emails with updates:
La Trobe University, Aspire Early Admissions Program, https://bit.ly/32025Sh
Charles Sturt University, Advantage Program, https://bit.ly/2P046bP
Australian Catholic University, Community Achievers Program (check page in March), https://bit.ly/2u4WsWp
University of Wollongong, Early Admission, https://bit.ly/37xJZrO
University of New England, Early Entry, applications for direct entry to University of New England and early entry is now open, https://bit.ly/3bIrdBf

Australian Catholic University

Internship opportunity with the Bachelor of Arts
Australian Catholic University’s National School of Arts offers students a range of internship and community engagement placements to help you gain invaluable professional experience while you study.  You have the opportunity to be involved in programs such as the Victorian Parliamentary Internship, which may help you progress to a graduate position as a journalist, researcher and more, https://bit.ly/2UTAtg9

Education and teaching
Australian College of Nursing has a new suite of education courses offering specialisations that are flexible to meet your needs and interests.  Depending on your choice of specialisation, these courses provide you with the option to pick a pathway into a range of school settings and specialist teacher roles, https://bit.ly/37xxwo3

Apprenticeship/Traineeship websites

MyGain YouTube Channel  Check out this channel to watch videos about apprenticeships, traineeships and employers, http://bit.ly/1NC2fUS
AusAppPathway  This is an app you can download so you can research apprenticeships and traineeships on the go via your smart phone, www.ausapp.com.au/

Making the most of your time at school
If you have just started back at school and you are not feeling motivated or engaged, the staff at Australian Apprenticeships Pathways have written an article with great advice about how you can become more connected with your learning and your career development.   The article covers school subjects, VET subjects, school based apprenticeships, work experience and paid work.  You can read the article here, http://bit.ly/2FdEHFx   They have also written an article just for parents and families called ‘opening the door to new opportunities for your child’.  You can access it at this link, http://bit.ly/2BCiZeu

Apply for university now!

University of New England
Applications are now open for the direct early entry program.  It is free to apply and applications will close Friday 25 September.  You will need a recommendation from your school to be eligible.  Offers will be made in November before your final ATAR and results are released.  For information to start your application visit, https://bit.ly/39H4iVo

Australian National University
Applications open soon for courses, accommodation and scholarships.  From March, Year 12 students who are planning to study at ANU in 2021 (or defer their studies until 2022) will be able to apply for courses, accommodation and scholarship in the one online application direct to the university.  For information on dates and the new admissions process go to, https://bit.ly/2WVbyHn

Careers in the automotive industry

Know you want to work in the auto industry but not sure which occupation would suit you best?  Kangan Institute has written a fantastic article showcasing seven different occupations in the automotive industry.  You can read the article here, https://bit.ly/1LQINSs and you can explore the courses they offer at their Automotive Centre of Excellence at this link, www.aceauto.com.au/

Short courses at RMIT

RMIT offers short and single courses taught by experienced lecturers and established artists.  Courses include photography, drawing, lithography, sculpture, jewellery, casting and molding to name a few.  RMIT also offer folio preparation courses.  For more information go to, http://bit.ly/2nTkDAJ

Work Experience

Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE):  Apply for work experience at one of the following AIE Campuses – Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide or Sydney.  You will be able to explore courses and careers in 3D animation, programming, interactive entertainment and digital industries.  For information go to, https://bit.ly/2SCcJfN

Medicine at Monash

Immerse yourself in medicine at Monash through virtual reality (VR):  Have you always wanted to visit the Monash Campus but have not had a chance?  Take the opportunity to learn more about Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash through 360° video.  Look over students’ shoulders as they work in the labs or attend a lecture.  For more information please visit, http://bit.ly/2lGI8ub

I Am Ready – Transition Information Sessions

For parents and educators of young people with a disability or barrier to further education and employment.  This is a free event and will be attended by the following services:
•  DES Providers (Disability Employment service)
•  TAFE
•  Federation University – FAST Program
•  NDIS Information
•  Training Providers
•  Learn Locals
•  Skills and Jobs Centre, Career Advisers

Traralgon, 3 March, https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=594221&
Sale, 4 March, https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=595903&
Bairnsdale, 17 March, https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=595746&
Warragul, 18 March, https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=594225&

For more information contact Jenni Graham  jenni@bblllen.org.au

Journalism opportunity

Applications for the 2020 YMCA Victoria Youth Press Gallery are now open!  If you are a young aspiring journalist, aged sixteen to twenty-five, this is your opportunity to build a portfolio, get published, develop your journalism skills and work closely with a team of people who share your passions.  Participants will serve as the Press Gallery for YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament by writing articles about the program and the issues being debated.  Applications close Sunday 29 March.  Email any questions and your completed application pack to pressgallery@ymca.org.au Download the application pack here, https://bit.ly/37SwSS5

Passionate about photography?

Photography Studies College is a private college located at Melbourne.  The institute offers vocational and university level courses in photography and photo imaging.  To learn about careers in photography and read about the awards their graduates have recently received go to, http://bit.ly/2ETkpUX

Interested in business?

You can take a virtual tour of the Australian National University College of Business and Economics building at this link, http://bit.ly/2lZZu86

Careers in Insurance

Have you considered a career in insurance?  As one of the biggest, most diverse industries in the world, insurance has more roles than you would imagine – including ones that are perfect for you.  Love numbers?  You are needed.  Love people?  Insurance has roles for you.  Analytical?  A big thinker?  A problem solver?  Whatever you are, insurance has a job with your name on it.  To learn about where a career in insurance can take you, check out the website ‘Careers in Insurance’ at this link, http://bit.ly/2FaCbSZ

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and apprenticeships

AI will transform the way we work across all industries in the future.  For example, more than five million jobs will disappear from manufacturing and customer service by the end of 2020.  Can apprenticeships help young people make a smooth transition to new jobs created by AI?  According to the World Economic Forum it is believed they can.  There are new jobs and skills to be learned, with employers driving the change.  See examples at this link, http://bit.ly/2HKuHo5

Interesting articles about the future world of work:
Eight futures of work:  Scenarios and their implications, http://bit.ly/2HOcJ3O
Towards a reskilling revolution:  A future of jobs for all, http://bit.ly/2osxLgp

Forensic Science Careers

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine has put together information about careers in forensic science.  You can access the information at this link, https://bit.ly/2Eb7R7W
Courses:  The following are several universities that offer courses in forensic science.
Victoria
Deakin University, https://bit.ly/2VlWaFX
NSW
University of Western Sydney, https://bit.ly/39Rpp7k
University of Technology Sydney, https://bit.ly/32i7WlS
University of New England, https://bit.ly/2wFLPu5
Canberra
Canberra Institute of Technology, https://bit.ly/38WKjlu
University of Canberra, https://bit.ly/3c17YmU

Year 12 – University Pathway Planner

If you are planning to apply for university courses this year, there are many dates you will need to be aware of.  These dates will vary between states.  Having a diary or a planning app on your phone or device will help you to feel organised and ensure you do not miss any key dates.  Many dates are not available yet but the following breakdown by term will give you some guidance on what to plan for and when.

TERM 1
Career appointment, career events, work experience, university applications and scholarships

CAREER APPOINTMENT  Book in an appointment with Mrs Cumming to discuss any course/career/occupation goals you may have.  She will be able to give you advice specific to the state you would like to study in, the best courses to suit your goals and also suggest other options you may not have considered yet.  Do not have any course goals or career interests?  No worries!  She will be able to assist you to identify interest areas that align with your values, skills, academic aptitude and personal competencies.

CAREER EVENTS  It is never too early to attend career events.  The following are examples of events running in March.

Charles Sturt University – new Doctor of Medicine:  The first intake for the Doctor of Medicine will be in 2021.  Find out about entry requirements and the admissions process at an information session.
Dates in March:  Bathurst (9), Orange (10), Wagga Wagga (16), Sydney (24)
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2OKtiTz

Charles Sturt University – Explore Days:  Students will be able to explore two study areas through one hour workshops (some examples:  business, education, allied health, science, veterinary science) and speak to course advisers.
Dates in March: Port Macquarie (10), Bathurst (17), Albury-Wodonga (24), Wagga Wagga (31)
Information and RSVP:   https://bit.ly/39oQIFP

UCAT Preparation Sessions:  Any Year 12 student planning to study medicine or dentistry in 2021 may need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in July 2020, https://bit.ly/2HcrTki

iCanMed UCAT Information and Workshop:  St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Warragul Campus, 26 March, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  Students need to contact Mrs Cumming in the Careers office for the link to register for this event.  Open to Years 10, 11 and 12 students from both Warragul and Traralgon Campuses.

Other companies that are running UCAT preparation sessions:
NIE, Saturday 21 March, Melbourne, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, https://bit.ly/36Q7coQ
MedEntry, 28 and 29 March, two day weekend workshop, https://bit.ly/2RSrv0B

Victorian Careers Show:  This event is for Victorian students who would like to explore their career and study options.  You will also be able to attend seminars and workshops
When:  17 and 18 March
Where:  Melbourne Showgrounds
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2uU7RbZ

VCE and Careers Expo:  This annual event enables senior school students and their families to participate in a diverse range of seminars related to VCE subjects, gap year opportunities, vocational and higher education courses, career pathways and study skills.
When:  30 April to 3 May
Where:  Caulfield Racecourse
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2SUaX7G

TAA Hotel Careers Expo:  Tourism Accommodation Australia is running a careers expo for prospective students where they can meet Melbourne’s major hotel brands and explore the range of career opportunities within the industry.
When:  25 March,  10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where:  The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street Melbourne
Information and RSVP:  http://taavic.com.au/

The Australian College of Nursing, Nursing and Health Expo:  The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is hosting a Nursing and Health Expo in April.  You will be able to speak to employers in the industry, nursing specialists and TAFEs and universities.
When:  Saturday 4 April, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Where:  The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2HtwEpR

WORK EXPERIENCE  Speak to your Work Experience Coordinator or Career Adviser about undertaking work experience.

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS  The following two universities have early application programs for the 2021 intake.  Offers can be deferred.

University of New England
Applications are now open for the direct early entry program.  It is free to apply and applications will close Friday 25 September.  You will need a recommendation from your school to be eligible.  Offers will be made in November before your final ATAR and results are released.  For information to start your application visit, https://bit.ly/39H4iVo

Australian National University
Applications open soon for courses, accommodation and scholarships.  From March, Year 12 students who are planning to study at ANU in 2021 (or defer their studies until 2022) will be able to apply for courses, accommodation and scholarship in the one online application direct to the university.  For information on dates and the new admissions process go to, https://bit.ly/2WVbyHn

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Melbourne – George Hansen Scholarship:  If you are planning to study at The University of Melbourne in 2021, you should consider applying for the prestigious George Hansen Scholarship.  Stage 1 applications are now open and close on 9 March.  You must be able to prove financial disadvantage to be eligible, https://bit.ly/2IB4IDC

Australian National University (ANU) – Tuckwell Scholarship:  If you are planning to study at ANU in 2021, you should consider applying for the prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship. Applications will open 4 March and will close 25 March, https://bit.ly/2Sja5r7

Focus on the Bachelor of Arts

Considering studying a Bachelor of Arts in the future?
The Bachelor of Arts is an excellent choice of degree for students and one of the most popular choices in the country.  The degree offers flexibility for students and majors/minors can cover areas such as science, economics, visual arts, IT, languages, humanities, media, communications and design to name a few.  In fact, sit ten Bachelor of Arts students at a table and each will most likely be studying very different courses.  The following are three excellent Bachelor of Arts programs to consider.

Bachelor of Arts (Professional), Swinburne University
This course offers eighteen majors, twenty-eight co-majors from other faculties and forty-two minors.  Students are guaranteed one year of paid industry experience as part of the degree and it will take four years full time to complete the course.  Applicants will need to achieve an ATAR of approximately 80 to be considered for admission.  This could rise for the 2021 intake, http://bit.ly/1UTb3pZ

Bachelor of Arts, Monash University
The Monash Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) provides a guaranteed two-week overseas study experience for all first year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies students, with the cost of airfares, accommodation and local travel covered as part of the program.  This is the first initiative of its kind in Australia.  Students will study the impact of the global movement of people and goods on environmental sustainability.  For more information visit, https://bit.ly/37ThuFk

Bachelor of Arts, La Trobe University
This course offers fifty majors and minors – the largest in Victoria.  Bachelor of Arts students are able to apply for a two week funded international experience to China or Vietnam.  They will spend a week working on sustainability projects, helping to find solutions to real-world problems.  La Trobe will cover the cost of airfares, accommodation, food, transport, visa fees and insurance.  For information visit, https://bit.ly/32x6D1T

Federation University

Federation University graduates are rated highly by employers.
Federation University Australia graduates once again have demonstrated their strong employability by performing above the national average in three important fields as part of the latest Employer Satisfaction Survey – employability, foundation skills, and adaptive skills, https://bit.ly/2HPB8ax

Australian Federal Police signs MOU with Federation University.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will be working with the Internet Commerce Security Lab (ICSL) to establish a cybercrime internship program for students studying in School of Science, Engineering and IT.  The internship program will provide opportunities for students to work with Australian Federal Police officers to learn about Cyber Crime investigation in a real-world environment, https://bit.ly/3c1Entg

Elite Sport Programs

The University of Wollongong (UOW) has partnered with two of the world’s biggest sporting clubs, Tottenham Hotspur and Crusaders to deliver world class football and rugby programs to UOW and UOW College students.
The UOW Tottenham Hotspur Global Football Program is a unique opportunity to study a qualification of your choice at UOW’s Wollongong Campus, while also developing your football skills with training provided by fully qualified coaches from English Premier League (EPL) club Tottenham Hotspur, https://bit.ly/2w2elpa
Commencing in February 2021, The UOW Crusaders Global Rugby Program will foster the next generation of rugby union talent, helping participants achieve excellence on the field and in the classroom.  It is your opportunity to receive professional standard coaching from the most successful club in super rugby, while studying at a globally rated five star university, https://bit.ly/2w2elpa