In this issue

There are a large number of exciting virtual opportunities for career information continuing in May, June and July… but what is even more exciting is we will see you all soon for real!

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

 

STUDYING MEDICINE

Medicine at Charles Sturt University
Learn about the exciting new Doctor of Medicine at Charles Sturt University.
Download the course brochure at, https://bit.ly/2xJoZmd

Medicine at La Trobe University
Book a one-to-one appointment to discuss the medicine partnership program between La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne for rural and regional students, http://bit.ly/2VYOzgJ

Medicine at Monash University
Learn about the exciting Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine at Monash University.
•  View admissions and course information, https://bit.ly/3cgjPwP
•  Attend the virtual Monash Information Evening on Tuesday 26 May, https://bit.ly/2LaFlqZ

 

VCE AND BEYOND – VIRTUAL CAREER EXPO

This virtual expo is being coordinated by InspirED and is for students and their families no matter where you live.
You will be able to:

Connect with universities
•  Visit virtual booths from over eighty university and higher education providers!
•  Access faculty-specific information
•  Ask live questions or book a video chat with student advisers
•  Early admission information, scholarship applications and other relevant topics

Connect with VCE Experts
•  Pick and choose daily webinars
•  Specific career strategies for success
•  Dealing with stress, maintaining motivation
•  Parent-specific tips to support your child

When: 10 to 14 June, 2020
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2XMrz5r

 

UNIVERSITY EARLY ENTRY PROGRAMS (YEAR 12)

The following early entry and early offer programs are now open for the 2021 intake:

University of New England
Direct Early Entry Program
Applications close Friday 25 September 2020
https://bit.ly/39H4iVo

Australian National University
Direct entry
Applications close 25 May 2020
https://bit.ly/2WVbyHn

La Trobe University
Aspire Early Admissions Program
Applications close 31 August 2020
http://bit.ly/2v9WOLN

Southern Cross University
Transition to Uni
Various closing dates
https://bit.ly/3eyFmTb

University of Tasmania
Schools Recommendation Program
Applications for the first round of university offers close on 30 May 2020
https://bit.ly/2WjIGKX

Victoria University
VU Guaranteed
Selected schools only
Applications close 9 October 2020
https://bit.ly/2Kw3ND6

Australian Catholic University
Community Achievers Program
Various closing dates for each campus
https://bit.ly/2KjeSqJ

Australian Catholic University
Passion for Business
Passion for Law
https://bit.ly/39y07e6

 

INTERESTED IN IT OR ACCOUNTING?

The University of Technology Sydney co-op scholarship program is now open for the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Information Technology for the 2021 intake.  For information and to apply go to, Bachelor of Accounting, https://bit.ly/2Wdjhzz or Bachelor of Information Technology, https://bit.ly/2TepTvH

INTERESTED IN STUDYING BUSINESS?

Did you know that several universities offer a year of industry experience as part of their undergraduate business degrees?  The following are three examples:

Victoria University
At least forty weeks of paid industry experience through the Cooperative Education program (competitive entry), http://bit.ly/2oWTNp7

Swinburne University
A guaranteed year of paid industry experience through the Bachelor of Business (Professional) degree, http://bit.ly/2pwwEM0

RMIT University
A guaranteed year of industry experience through the Applied program for Marketing, Economics and Finance, Information Systems, International Business, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management, http://bit.ly/2aHKMgR

 

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP RESOURCES

Australian Apprenticeship Pathways
You will be able to undertake apprenticeship aptitude tests, find local apprenticeship and group training centres and learn about different trade occupations, www.aapathways.com.au/

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

MySkills
You can search for and explore vocational courses across Australia, learn about in demand jobs and watch videos of young people who have completed vocational training, http://bit.ly/1D8uek7

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
Have you considered studying at ADFA?  The following information has been copied from a Defence Force Recruiting Newsletter.  ADFA is situated in Canberra and is a university like no other, offering combined military and leadership training, with a world-class degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).  It has the best university student-to-teacher ratio in the country, amazing sports and recreational facilities and is one of Australia’s most respected universities.
Why ADFA?
•  The education and experiences of ADFA will equip you to deal with the professional and personal challenges of your chosen career
•  Be trained in the art of leadership by experienced military professionals
•  Access exceptional sporting and recreational facilities and be a part of a wide variety of sports and special-interest clubs
•  Earn your degree from UNSW
•  Choose from a range of degrees – Arts, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Science and Technology
•  Enjoy free medical and dental, subsidised food and accommodation
•  Receive a starting salary of over $40,000 plus super while studying and no Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) fees.

For more information on ADFA call 13 19 01 or visit http://bit.ly/1d0fiI6

Gap Year Program
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 Coordinator
•  Officer (closes 5 June 2020)
•  Driver (closes 31 May 2020)
•  Infantry Soldier

Air Force (applications close in June)
•  Airbase Protection and Security
•  Warehouse Storeperson
•  Airfield Defence Guard
•  Administration Assistant
•  Aviation Support Technician

Navy (applications close in July)
•  Electronics Engineer
•  Electronics Engineering Submariner
•  Helicopter Pilot
•  Marine Engineer
•  Marine Engineer Submariner
•  Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
•  Maritime Logistics Officer
•  Maritime Warfare Officer
•  Maritime Warfare Officer Submariner
•  Sailor

For more information and to start your application go to, http://bit.ly/1dVvxxV

You can search for jobs in the Army, Navy and Air Force and start your application via the Defence Jobs website, www.defencejobs.gov.au/

 

RECORDED CAREER SEMINARS

Virtual Careers Expo (hosted by Torrens University Australia)
This two day event was held on 7 and 8 May.  You can access recorded seminars from universities and private colleges:
1)  Go to https://bit.ly/2zgTe45
2)  Register for an account
3)  Follow the instructions in the email
4)  View the list of recorded information seminars
5)  Watch the videos you are interested in.

VCE and Careers Expo 2020 and the Victorian Careers Show 2020
Due to COVID-19 the VCE and Careers Expo 2020 and the Victorian Careers Show 2020 were cancelled.  Many of the presenters have kindly recorded the seminars they were going to present live and have made them available for prospective students and their families.  To access the seminars, do the following:
1)  Go to www.vceandcareers.com.au/Seminars
2)  Enter the following username: seminaraccess
3)  Enter the following password: Euug853ux

There are seminars on career interest areas, study tips, exam preparation, university courses, Defence Force and Victoria Police to name a few.

 

CHANGES TO OPEN DAYS

Each year universities, TAFEs and private institutes open their doors to prospective students and their families.  Open Days usually run in August and September and thousands of students and their families attend the events on campus.  This year, many institutes will now be running their open days online.  Dates will be released over the next month.

Deakin University will be running their virtual open day on Sunday 16 August, http://bit.ly/2vebI3X

 

EXPLORE YOUR CAREER OPTIONS!

RMIT University is running a live webinar to assist students to explore their career ideas and passions.
Steer your career:  Find your dream job with RMIT.  Activities will provide students with the opportunity to do some self-reflection to assess where they are currently, understand what employers are looking for and consider what they can be doing inside and outside the classroom to achieve their goals.
When:  Tuesday 26 May, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/3cfQPpe

UPCOMING VIRTUAL CAREER EVENTS AND WEBINARS

The Hotel School Melbourne
The Hotel School offers courses in hotel management, and hotel and tourism management.  The institute is running a virtual event for prospective students on 28 May, with an information session between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm, https://bit.ly/2zrzqLs

Early offer applications are now open for the 2021 intake.  Minimum entry requirements for Diploma and Bachelor courses is a Year 12 completion – no ATAR is required, https://bit.ly/35SErZN

Collarts – Webinar Series
Australian College of the Arts (Collarts) is running the following online webinars for prospective students:
June
29  Interior Design
30  Fashion and Sustainability
30  Fashion Marketing
July
1  Animation and VFX
1  Digital and Social Media
7  Dramatic Arts (Comedy)
7  Screen and Media
8  Music Performance
8  Music Production
9  Audio Engineering
10  Entertainment Management
10  Entertainment Journalism
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2KBApv2

Swinburne University – Mid-year web sessions
Swinburne University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
June
15  Recession proof careers
16  Technology and pandemics
17  Redesigning Melbourne
18  Help with university and TAFE fees
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/3fxpcd4

Academy of Information Technology (AIT)
Academy of Information Technology is a private college located in Melbourne.  The Institute offers vocational and higher education courses in the following study areas:
•  2D Animation
•  3D Design
•  Digital Design
•  Film and Video
•  Game Design and Games Programming
•  Interior Design
•  Mobile App Development

The Institute is running a virtual open day for prospective students and their families.  Students will be able to live chat with course advisers, see award-winning student works, live chat with current students and learn about courses and the admission process.
When:  Wednesday 10 June, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/3bo7ZPX

The University of Melbourne – Meet Melbourne Live
The University of Melbourne is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
May
25  Veterinary Medicine
26  Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
27  Commerce
28  IT and Computer Science
Information and RSVP:  http://bit.ly/2TJWmxa

Victoria University – Information Evenings
Victoria University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
May
27  Youth Work, Criminal Justice and Community Development
28  Education and Early Childhood
June
2  Psychology and Social Work
2  Sciences: Biomedicine, Exercise, Environmental and Biotechnology
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2LcwuoQ

Monash University – Inside Monash Seminars
Monash University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
May
26  Arts and Global Studies
27  Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2KZunV9

Discover Deakin Seminars
Deakin University is running online information sessions that will enable prospective students to explore course and career areas that interest them most.  Dates are as follows:
May
28  Criminology
June
1  Communication, Design
2  Property and Real Estate
3  Marketing and Human Resources Psychology
4  Teaching
5  Information Technology
8  Arts
9  Commerce vs Business
10  Creative Arts
11  Business Analytics
12  Artificial Intelligence
15  Architecture and Construction Management
16  Forensic Science
17  Law, Engineering
22  Software Engineering
23  Biomedical Science
25  Environment
28  Nutrition Science
Information and RSVP:  https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin

Federation University – Your Fed Future
Federation University is running the following online information sessions for prospective students:
May
22  Communication Design
25  Bachelor of Arts
28  Churchill, Gippsland Campus showcase
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2WfWfLo
Access recordings of previous webinars on careers, pathways, scholarships and visual arts at, https://bit.ly/3bKOIsq

Study@RMIT Virtual Expo
The Study@RMIT Virtual Expo is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students to discover everything that RMIT has to offer.  Prospective students will have the chance to explore study areas, immerse themselves in a three hundred and sixty degree campus tour, meet current students and also speak directly with our friendly RMIT staff about their study options for next year and beyond.
Date:  Saturday 30 May, 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/2ZgVvHN

JMC Academy – Open Day
JMC Academy is a creative media college located in the Melbourne area.
Courses are offered in:
•  animation
•  audio engineering and sound production contemporary music performance
•  design (visual communication)
•  entertainment business management
•  film and television production
•  game design
•  songwriting.
The institute is running an online open day for prospective students.
Date:  Saturday 23 May, from 1:00 pm
Information and RSVP:  https://bit.ly/3dRo2s9

 

UCAT ANZ PREPARATION PROGRAMS

If you have registered for the UCAT ANZ, you may be interested in undertaking these exam preparation programs:

MedEntry
You can view a free recording of the 2020 MedEntry UCAT bootcamp video at, https://bit.ly/3cLbrFR

National Institute of Education (NIE)
NIE is running an online simulated UCAT day on 7 June, https://bit.ly/2TjeIoj

 

COMMERCIAL PILOT CADETSHIP PROGRAMS

The following are examples of Commercial Pilot Cadetship programs with airlines:

Jetstar Cadet Pilot Program
This program is run in conjunction with Swinburne University, https://bit.ly/3dYA6XK

Virgin Australia
This program is run in conjunction with Flight Training Adelaide, https://bit.ly/2I1xnx8

Rex
This program is run in conjunction with Australian Airline Pilot Academy, https://bit.ly/2rpbEIE

Qantas
No direct entry program into the cadet program from school.  You must be studying aviation at university including, Swinburne, RMIT, UNSW, Griffith University, University of Southern Queensland, https://bit.ly/2rpG7XM

For information on how to become a commercial pilot go to, https://bit.ly/2jx6sia

 

PASSIONATE ABOUT MATHS?

Find your future Maths course
We have made choosing a Bachelor of Maths or Maths degree simple, with our Maths careers quiz.  Are you suited to data and statistics, economics, pure or applied Maths?  We will match your personality and aspirations to your future career in Maths, so all you need to do is study!
Take the quiz here,  https://bit.ly/2ZF5rse

 

UNEXPECTED JOBS IN THE ARTS INDUSTRY

The Australian Careers Service has written a great article about careers in the arts industry you may not have considered.  They discuss the following industries – trade, business, technology, finance, law and science.  Read the article at, https://bit.ly/2DQOHow

 

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

What Maths skills does a professional tradie need?
Think that if you are a budding tradesperson, dropping Maths is no big deal?  In actual fact, hands-on construction gigs use numbers a lot more than you would think.  Here, we look at how algebra, trig and basic area skills are just as important to a successful tradie’s toolkit as a fancy drill, https://bit.ly/2LHdSh4

Tradies 2.0: the tech tools taking over
With the modern day tradie’s toolbox packed with more tech than tools, they are now more reliant on STEM smarts than ever. Here, we unpack the new gear shaking things up, https://bit.ly/2Xfh3lw

Trade career websites
•  Plumbing, https://bit.ly/3cK82qT
•  Defence Force, https://bit.ly/368y4Sm
•  Bricklaying, https://bit.ly/2AHmthp
•  Rail, https://bit.ly/3cISjZp
•  Marine and boating, https://bit.ly/2ZfXGLz

PLANNING ON STUDYING TEACHING IN THE FUTURE?

If you are planning on applying for an undergraduate education degree in the future, you will need to be aware of selection criteria for each state.

Victorian courses
Achieve a minimum ATAR of 70:  Some universities will require a higher ATAR. You may be able to access entry into courses with a lower ATAR if you are eligible for ATAR adjustment factors.
Complete the CASPer test:  This is an online video-based situational judgment test.  The test is designed to measure ethics, empathy and communication (selected universities will require this), http://bit.ly/2qjjaGt
Achieve prerequisites:  Meet the requirements for prerequisite subjects.

For NSW based courses
Achieve minimum study scores:  Achieve a study score of least 35 (Band 5) in a minimum of three subjects (must include an English).
Teaching questionnaire:  You may need to complete a Teaching Questionnaire via the Universities Admissions Centre.
Motivation to Teach:  You may need to complete a Motivation to Teach statement direct to the university.
Achieve prerequisites:  Meet the requirements for prerequisite subjects.

Please contact the universities you will be applying to for specific information.

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

The following events are running virtually:

MAY
18 to 22:  Virtual Careers Expo, Year13, https://bit.ly/2KIe3rC

19 to 27:  Inside Monash Seminars, Monash University, https://bit.ly/2KZunV9

19 to 28:  Meet Melbourne Live, The University of Melbourne, https://bit.ly/3b7Nrey

19 to 28:  Information Evenings, Victoria University, https://bit.ly/2LcwuoQ

21:  Open Day, SAE Qantm, https://bit.ly/2VZWpVL

23:  Open Day, JMC Academy, https://bit.ly/3dRo2s9

26:  Steer your career:  Find your dream job with RMIT University, https://bit.ly/3cfQPpe

26 and 27:  Monash University, Information Evenings, all prospective students, https://bit.ly/39GmmOQ

28:  Discover Deakin Seminars, Deakin University, Criminology, https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events

28:  Information Session, The Hotel School Melbourne, https://bit.ly/2zrzqLs

30:  Study@RMIT Virtual Expo, RMIT University, https://bit.ly/2ZgVvHN

 

JUNE

1 to 28:  Discover Deakin Seminars, Deakin University, https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin

2:  Information Evening, Victoria University, https://bit.ly/2LcwuoQ

7:  Simulated UCAT Day, NIE, https://bit.ly/2TjeIoj

10:  Virtual Open Day, Academy of Information Technology, https://bit.ly/2We7WlK

10 to 14:  VCE and Beyond, Virtual Careers Expo, https://bit.ly/2XMrz5r

23:  Western Victorian Careers Expo, https://bit.ly/3fuUdhR

29 and 30:  Online Webinar Series, Collarts. Interior Design (29), Fashion Sustainability (30), Fashion Marketing (30), https://bit.ly/2KBApv2

 

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