In this issue

DECEMBER

7 December  Final day of classes for the 2019 Years 11 and 12 students
12 December  Final day for the 2019 Year 8 through to Year 10 students
Presentation Evening, 7:00 pm, Gymnasium

IT OFFICE
HOLIDAY HOURS

21 December 2018 to 4 January 2019 Office closed
7 January to 18 January  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
21 January  Resume regular office hours, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

DECEMBER

7 December  Christmas Celebrations, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
10 December  ELC Pre-Prep, Last Day for 2018, 3:00 pm
12 December  Presentation Assembly, 9:30 am to 11:00 am
End of 2018 school year, 3:20 pm FINISH

FEBRUARY 2019

1 February   Commence Term 1 2019

DECEMBER

7 December  FOSP Christmas Evening
11 December  Run for East Timor Fundraiser
12 December  Traralgon Secondary School Presentation Assembly, 12:00 noon, Gymnasium
End of 2018 school year

TRARALGON SECONDARY SCHOOL
OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS

DECEMBER 2018
13 December  11:00 am to 4:30 pm
14 December  8:00 am to 11:00 pm
17 December  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
18 December  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
19 December  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
20 December to 22 January  Office Closed

JANUARY 2019
23 January to 25 January  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
28 January  Australia Day Public Holiday
29 January  Resume regular office hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

FEBRUARY 2019

1 February Commence Term 1 2019
School Photos
5 February  Whole School Induction Assembly
7 February  Traralgon Secondary School Leaders Induction Assembly
Welcome Evening, 7:00 pm
8 February  Years 7 and 8 Swim Trials

This will be the last Careers Newsletter for 2018 – and what a wonderful year in the careers world it has been!

Over the summer holidays, there are varied holiday programs that students can access if interested, including some VCE preparation classes at institutions like Deakin University.
It is worth jumping online and having a look for January opportunities at TAFEs, universities and private providers.

The 2018 Year 12 students are eagerly awaiting their results that are released next Friday 14 December.  A reminder to parents and students that I am available to help you change preferences and offer support for the next phase of the process.  The dates and times are attached to this newsletter, please come in and see me if you need to.

All students should have registered at resultsandatar@vic.edu.au to be able to access their results from 7:00 am on the day.
Some Year 11 students should also register to access their Unit 3/4 (Year 12) subject they completed this year.

I would like to wish everyone a very safe and enjoyable festive season and holiday. I look forward to a careers packed 2019!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

FOCUS ON VOLUNTEERING

The following article has been taken from the My Career Match website and has been adapted for the Careers Newsletter, http://bit.ly/2k2LN9g

Volunteering is the single most overlooked skill on resumes.  If you knew that as many as eighty-six per cent of influencers believe that volunteering would make you more competitive among a pool of job seekers, wouldn’t you make sure to put that activity front and centre on your resume?
If you are a student and are told that most scholarships are given to people who volunteer wouldn’t you go out and volunteer?
If you are a student applying for entry to a university medical course and you are told that doing volunteer work in a hospital or aged care facility increases the chances of entry, wouldn’t you volunteer?

According to the 2016 Deloitte Impact Survey there is a huge disconnect between how important it is to hiring influencers and how much candidates are leveraging their volunteerism to get jobs.  Survey respondents found that only thirty per cent of resumes list volunteering.

In the recruitment world of jobs and job seekers, recruiters are overwhelmingly in favour of volunteering as a professional development tool.
Among the findings:
• Ninety-two per cent believe volunteering expands an employee’s professional skill set
• Eighty-five per cent are willing to overlook resume pitfalls when an employee includes volunteering on a resume
• Eighty-two per cent are more likely to choose a candidate with volunteering experience
• Eighty per cent believe volunteering is an effective way to boost leadership skills
• Seventy-three per cent believe people who volunteer are more successful

On this last point a European study found young people’s involvement in volunteer initiatives stimulates the development of creative thinking and the ability to quickly adjust in new situations, it forms tolerance for others’ values, social sensitivity and an active civil stance – skills which can be capitalised on when both searching for a job and starting a business.

These skills make young volunteers much more successful on the labour market, compared to their peers, who lack volunteering experience.  One of the important conclusions from the study analysis is that there is a correlation between the skills young people acquire while volunteering and the skills employers look for.  For students having volunteer experience on their resume is extremely beneficial and an advantage over those who do not.  People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons.  For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them.  For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge.  Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it both challenging and rewarding.

Resource Links
• Deloitte’s 2016 Impact Survey,  http://bit.ly/2m5QuyM
• How to find volunteer work, Youth Central, http://bit.ly/1T6hG57
• Volunteering Australia,  https://bit.ly/2q8vqsy
• GVI – Under 18 international programs,  https://bit.ly/2DKc18e

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

My Health Career is a fantastic website that has career resources such as information sheets and videos about careers in several health fields such as physiotherapy, optometry and occupational therapy, http://bit.ly/23jzykd

What is the difference between physiotherapy and occupational therapy?  Professor Susan Brandis from Bond University explains in this fantastic article, http://bit.ly/2A9qsRq

Career articles about Real Estate and Property from The Footnotes:
• What is property development?
• Why I chose property development?
• Only twenty-seven and the director of a property development firm
• Property economics at University of Technology Sydney
• Commercial property: A day in the life
• How to get a job in property development

You can read the articles at this link, http://bit.ly/2n5L1t4

What is it really like to study medicine, nursing or health sciences at Monash?  Read stories from students who are currently studying a health course at Monash University and find out about their experiences and clinical placements, http://bit.ly/2iU5IDI

Study Fashion Marketing at Collarts:  If you dream of a career as a fashion brand manager, visual merchandiser, buyer, fashion blogger, wholesale account manager, stylist, fashion publicist, event manager or creative director, then a degree in fashion marketing is for you.  Students will be taught and mentored by industry experts who are currently working within major brands, fashion houses and ad agencies.  They will learn about fundamental topics such as the history of fashion, styling, fashion merchandising, entrepreneurship, and marketing and public relations.

They will also get a range of real-life industry experiences so that they are career ready when they graduate.  For information on the degree go to, https://bit.ly/2Bzy000

Private College Scholarships:  Tuition fees at private colleges can be expensive.  Many offer scholarships to prospective students.  At this stage, some scholarships are closed, but Year 11 students can bookmark pages for the 2020 intake.
The following are examples:
•  The Hotel School, Melbourne,  https://bit.ly/2E0cGn4
• William Angliss Institute (Hospitality, Tourism, Events), https://bit.ly/2r6oj3t
• Endeavour College of Natural Health (Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Myotherapy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine, Complementary Medicine), https://bit.ly/2PTI7FY

FOCUS ON SUMMER SCHOOLS

Short courses at JMC Academy
Short courses are a great opportunity for creative thinkers aged fifteen years and above to get a unique insight into life at JMC Academy while engaging in a fun, hands-on program relating to their own creative passion.
Two to five day short courses are available in the following areas in January 2019:
•  Character Design (3D)
•  Script to Screen
•  Music Performance, Songwriting and Production
•  Performance Based Music Production
•  Introduction to Visual Design
•  Studio to Stage (Music Recording)
•  Electronic Music Production

For information on courses, dates and to register your place go to, https://bit.ly/2FUmmBt

Filmmaking Summer School
Who:  Students of all ages passionate about filmmaking.
Where:  International House, University of Melbourne (includes accommodation).
When:  4 to 13 January 2019.
What:  This intensive summer school is taught by Australia’s leading film industry professionals and is suited to people from all ages and backgrounds.
How:  For more information go to, www.summerfilmschool.com/

Campion College Summer Program
Who:  Years 10 to 12 students.
Where:  Campion College, Sydney (includes accommodation).
When:  7 to 11 January 2019.
What:  The program gives interested students the opportunity to live college life for five days and nights before they make any long term tertiary decisions.  Participants will explore subjects such as literature, Latin, history, philosophy, theology and more.  Students are encouraged to explore their Catholic faith and develop leadership skills.
How:  For more information go to, https://www.campion.edu.au/admissions/summer-program

The ConocoPhillips Science Experience
Who:  Current Years 9 and 10 students.
Where:  Various venues in Victoria and NSW.
When:  December 2018 and January 2019.
What:  You will be able to go behind the scenes and sample the exhilarating world of science.  You will perform experiments, participate in field excursions, listen to university lectures and experience the excitement of life on campus.
How:  For more information go to, https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/www.scienceexperience.com.au/

MU Student Union VCE Summer School
Who:  Current Years 10 and 11 VCE students.
Where:  University of Melbourne (includes accommodation).
When:  7 to 18 January 2019
What:  This event provides an introduction to the VCE and assists students to develop practical and academic skills.  You will be able to participate in VCE workshops and tutorials, and you will get to know other students from across Victoria.
How:  For more information go to, http://bit.ly/1NjTv31

2019 JOB OPPORTUNITIES

ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) are currently advertising Customer Service Officer jobs in the Call Centre in their Traralgon office.

It is anticipated the jobs will commence in March.  They are five hours, five days per week on a rotating roster.

Applications close on 6 January 2019.

For more information go to, https://careers.asic.gov.au/jobs/ASIC-1370261

A number of Traineeships are available in the region for 2019.  Students should contact Mrs Cumming if interested.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

DECEMBER

13:  Information Night, SAE Institute, Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2DTkqIc

15 and 22:  UMAT Medical Interviews Workshop, NIE, Adara, https://bit.ly/2lwOgJt

JANUARY 2019

4 to 13:  Filmmaking Summer School, The University of Melbourne, https://www.summerfilmschool.com/

7 to 11:  Campion College Summer Week, Sydney, https://bit.ly/2DLLAQs

7 to 18:   UM Student Union VCE Summer School, http://bit.ly/1NjTv31

9:  Open Day, JMC Academy, Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2nRkDB4

14 to 16:  The ConocoPhillips Science Experience, The University of Melbourne, Dookie Campus, https://bit.ly/2ap3Cau

7, 15, 23:  Keeper for a Day, Werribee Open Range Zoo, https://bit.ly/2n79TeZ

23:  Information Session, The Hotel School, Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2KwKY1u