In this issue

Spring has sprung and with it a new energy is in the air! Students are reminded to keep an eye out for career holiday opportunities, part-time jobs and assistance with future planning! Some of these are listed in this week’s newsletter but more will be on offer over the coming weeks.

Years 11 and 12 students will find some useful information to help plan and organise for 2022 and beyond – it is worth taking the time to read!

Years 9 and 10 students, in particular, can begin to think again about Work Experience opportunities once these programs recommence in 2022 and employers welcome students back into the workplace. Now is the time to make those contacts and plan ahead.

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

Year 11 students

Hansen Scholarship
Year 11 students planning to study at The University of Melbourne in 2023 may be interested in exploring the prestigious Hansen Scholarship, https://bit.ly/3ix3ENW

Interested in forensic science?

Web series
Afterlife is a web series that explores what goes on behind the doors at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Coroners Court of Victoria.

Join Meshel Laurie and Catherine McClements as they interview Melbourne’s real Silent Witness and meet some of Australia’s top forensic and legal experts, including:
•  forensic pathologists
•  anthropologists
•  toxicologists
•  odontologists
•  molecular biologists
•  physicians
•  coroners
https://bit.ly/3eC56xc

Forensic Science Careers
Explore careers in forensic science and study pathways at, https://bit.ly/2TbU4WS

Demand for ‘soft skills’ in future workplaces

The next ten years will see a shake-up of the mix of skills required by the Australian workforce, with workers needing to deepen their existing skill sets or acquire new ones. Soft skills are becoming more important than ever.

A Deloitte report found that soft skill intensive occupations will account for two-thirds of all jobs by 2030, compared to half of all jobs in 2000. You can download the report at this link, https://bit.ly/2lTJbLL

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)

Current Year 11 students who are considering applying for ADFA are encouraged to start their application now. You can complete the YOU (Your Options Unlimited) session at a local Defence Force Recruiting Centre.

During this session, you will complete an aptitude test which will give you a printout of the roles you are eligible for. If you do not achieve the marks required for your desired role (for example pilot), you can retake the YOU session in Year 12.

University degrees offered at ADFA are:
•  Arts
•  Business
•  Science
•  Engineering – Aeronautical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Naval Architecture
•  Computing and Cyber Security
•  Technology – Aeronautical Engineering
For information visit, https://bit.ly/31IyRbp

For information on the YOU session and to register, visit, http://bit.ly/2Tyn8Yp

Gap Year Program
Current Year 11 students are encouraged to explore the ADF Gap Year program. Applications for the 2023 intake will open around March 2022, http://bit.ly/38ngCcb

Defence Force – Upcoming Virtual Career Events
NOVEMBER
8: Air Force Careers
10: ADFA Careers
16: Trade Careers
17: Women in Defence
23: Defence Careers

You can watch past sessions on the following topics:
•  ADF Careers Information Session
•  Royal Military College
•  Navy Officer
•  Navy Technical Trades
•  General Entry
•  Women in Defence
For information, to register your place, and to watch past webinars go to, https://bit.ly/2MpyMUj

Music Careers Guide

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) has developed a career guide for people passionate about pursuing a career in the music industry. The guide features over seventy-five occupations! You can access the guide here, https://bit.ly/3pf4vtZ

Check out Music courses at AIM and register to watch its virtual open day on demand here, https://aim.edu.au/

Year13

Have you registered with Year13 yet?
You can:
•  Win cash just for filling out career surveys
•  Contribute to their newsletter
•  Participate in free career development and financial literacy programs
•  Watch past career expos on demand
•  Learn about travel and gap year options
•  Read articles about student life

Year13 is your essential guide to transitioning through high school and beyond, https://year13.com.au/

Australian National University

New Mathematics Requirement
From 2024, applicants will need to have completed at least Unit 1 or Unit 2 of mathematics (any) to be eligible for admission into all courses. Some courses will require advanced mathematics. This information will impact current Year 10 students who will be applying for university courses in 2023 for the 2024 intake.

Watch Open Day Recordings
Prospective students can watch open day videos on demand from the recent ANU Open Day, https://bit.ly/3vwZvC4

Who wants to be an engineer?

Do you prefer building bridges or creating engines?
Who has more fun – a civil engineer or an aerospace engineer? Bring together skills and knowledge with a degree at RMIT. Play this game to find out what type of engineering you would be best suited to and about student life at RMIT, https://bit.ly/2MVJrDK

Interested in Engineering?
The following information has been written by Nathan Chanesman at ‘My Career Match’:
“Engineering is one of most exciting and in-demand careers for young people to choose. Engineering is an occupation with an extremely wide reach. The term ‘engineering’ covers many fields and, by extension, many skills. Engineers are scientists, inventors, designers, builders and great thinkers. They improve the state of the world, amplify human capability and make people’s lives safer and easier.
As technology continues to develop, the need for engineers, and the reward of being an engineer, increases too. Some of the most popular reasons to become an engineer include:

•  Personal Happiness
This is a career that will keep you happy by providing great financial security, diversity, flexibility, prestige, intellectual development, challenges and personal satisfaction. The variety of ideas and finished projects keep the engineer’s job interesting.

•  Work with Smart People and Travel
People who enjoy working with other people and travelling may become field service engineers. Creative people who constantly have new ideas about everything may enjoy working as design engineers. People who enjoy conducting experiments in laboratories.

•  Become an Entrepreneur
Engineering also lends itself nicely to entrepreneurial types. In fact, more engineers are CEOs of companies than any other undergraduate degree. Usually this is because they invent something and then form a company to market and sell it. Other engineers may form construction, environmental, or consulting firms because their knowledge is in high demand.

•  Manage Companies
Many engineers obtain higher degrees in business to become better managers and to receive a broader understanding of the inner workings of engineering companies. Many graduates work for financial companies; they may write software programs or construct financial models.

•  Learn to Think
One of the best reasons to choose engineering is because an engineering education teaches you how to think through a problem in order to solve it. Engineering teaches all these mental agility skills that will help you solve problems for the rest of your life. You access several different approaches to solve a problem, and then it is up to you to show everyone how your solution meets the needs of the design.

•  Make a Difference
Engineering is one of the most humanistic fields. Engineering is about making life and the world a better place. The more you expose yourself to the world of engineering, the more opportunities you may have and the better prepared you will be to meet the challenges ahead.

You can sign up to receive newsletters and career articles from My Career Match here, https://bit.ly/2kBBw4o

Download the Careers with STEM Engineering Magazine at this link, http://bit.ly/39SxV6r

Do you love the outdoors?

Have you considered studying outdoor education or outdoor recreation?
You can study outdoor recreation at TAFE institutes, private providers and via a traineeship at outdoor education centres such as Camp Coolamatong, Victoria and Outward Bound, NSW.

You can also study outdoor education and outdoor recreation at university. The following are examples of courses you can explore:

Victoria University
Footscray Park: Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership, https://bit.ly/2Qlzukf

La Trobe University
Bendigo: Bachelor of Outdoor and Sustainability Education, https://bit.ly/3vw8HXd

Federation University
Ballarat and Gippsland Campuses: Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education, Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education, https://study.federation.edu.au/

Federation University

$20 meal voucher
Federation University is gifting 3,000 Year 12 students a $20 meal voucher in recognition of their hard work this year. There are only a few vouchers left, please register your interest here, https://bit.ly/2ZpzLLG

Swinburne University

New Bachelor of Arts
Swinburne has revolutionised their Bachelor of Arts. There are new Arts majors and students can apply to complete Work Integrated Learning, Internships, double majors and combined degrees.

High achieving students who secure a place in the Bachelor of Arts (Professional) will be guaranteed a paid twelve-month industry internship. Download the new Bachelor of Arts guide here, https://bit.ly/3BTxwik

C.A.S. Hawker Scholarship

C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate students in Australia. Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $60,000 over three years. The scholarships are available to all Australian students and the majority are usually awarded to students entering their first year of university studies.

Selection is largely based on personal qualities and demonstrated leadership as well as academic ability. Undergraduate Hawker Scholars are able to attend a range of Australian educational institutions, so this scholarship is not restricted to one university.

The Charles Hawker Scholarship perpetuates the memory of scholar, soldier and pastoralist Charles Allan Seymour Hawker and commemorates the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected statesmen.

The 2022 C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships will open on Monday 6 December and close on Friday 7 January 2022.

Current Year 12 students are encouraged to browse Hawker Scholarship for more information about the scholarship and to download an application form.

New Camp Assistant Program

Letz Live has a brand new program that could see Year 12 graduates getting overseas for 2022. With the world opening up, now is the time to plan the adventure of a lifetime.

Applications are now open for the new Camp Activities Assistant in the UK. This six to eight-month placement will involve working in a leading outdoor educational centre. The role will see assistants supervising various outdoor activities, which may include paddleboarding, high ropes, quad biking, sports and more.

Participants will receive on-site accommodation, all meals and a monthly salary.

They will also take part in an orientation in London where they meet a network of other participants, before heading to their training and placement.

Students keen on finding out more are recommended to browse Letz Live Working Holiday in the UK – Activity Camps

Useful links to Victorian Universities Support Services

Australian Catholic University, Support Services
Deakin University, Student Life and Services
Federation University, Student Support
La Trobe University, Student Support
Monash University, Get Started
RMIT University, Student Support
Swinburne University, Student Support Services
The University of Melbourne, Student Services Directory
Victoria University, Student Advice and Support

An important tip for school leavers for getting a job is to create yourself a Linkedin profile. Linkedin is like a professional Facebook account where you can blog, comment on professional discussions and build a professional portfolio that aligns with your resume. This needs to be developed over a period of years before graduating from university, so start soon and continue to work on it during university.
www.linkedin.com

Top Tips shared by the head of Linkedin, Cliff Rosenberg

PICK A PROFESSIONAL SHOT
Including a profile picture in your profile is a must. Putting a face to your name makes it twenty-one times more likely to be viewed but first impressions last, so make sure your profile picture is professional.

INCLUDE A SUMMARY
Clearly outline your professional story; what your aspirations are and what qualifications you have to offer that others do not. This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your unique qualities make you perfect for your dream role. This is your elevator pitch.

BUZZWORDS ARE BUZZKILL
Are you motivated, creative, passionate? Great. So is everyone else on Linkedin. Do yourself a favour — delete every single one of these buzzwords from your profile and replace them with keywords.

HIGHLIGHT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Illustrate your unique professional story and achievements by adding pictures, compelling videos and innovative presentations to your experience section. If you are just graduating, include your school history.

SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS
Maintaining a relevant list of at least five skills on your profile will help others understand your strengths and match you with the right opportunities. Also add other certifications that highlight important skills.

STAY ACTIVE
Share content that excites you, such as a gripping video, a well-written news story or a particularly impressive presentation through status updates.

VCE Summer School

The University of Melbourne Student Union is running their annual VCE Summer School for 2022 Year 12 students. The two-week program will be held on-campus (COVID-19 restrictions permitting). Students will be able to get a head start on their studies, develop study skill and receive tutoring for their Unit 3 and 4 subjects.

Current Year 11 VCE students are invited to express an interest in participating in the program by filling out an expression of interest form, https://bit.ly/3a8ZwlC

Regional students will be able to apply to live on campus during the program.

Date: 10 to 21 January 2022
Information: https://bit.ly/3bXuVGa

La Trobe University Pathway Program

Applications are now open for the Achieve (one university subject) and Achieve Plus (two university subjects) La Trobe alternative admission programs.

Year 11 students can apply for these programs for the 2022 intake. La Trobe will convert your marks from these programs to a ‘La Trobe Entrance Mark’ for the purpose of entry into selected courses.

For information visit, https://bit.ly/3pEf75A

Teaching and Nursing (Year 12)

Year 12 students applying for one of the following courses via VTAC will need to register for and sit the CASPer test for most Victorian universities.
•  Undergraduate teaching courses
•  Bachelor of Nursing at Victoria University
It will cost $80 to register for the test and you can sit the test at home.

Note: if you are only applying for undergraduate teaching courses at Australian Catholic University, you can elect to complete the ACU Teacher Selector Statement instead of the CASPer test, https://bit.ly/3jwK7Og

For information on the CASPer test and to register visit, https://takealtus.com/

View a fact sheet developed by VTAC via, www.vtac.edu.au/files/pdf/factsheets/casper.pdf

Free study skills subjects

Charles Sturt University offers free online subjects for students who would like to brush up on their skills, prepare for university study, extend their learning and challenge themselves.

For information and enrol into a free online subject go to, https://bit.ly/2Psh7fe

Westpac Youth Impact Challenge

Students are invited to enter this amazing initiative. To take part in the Challenge, participants must identify a local problem and brainstorm an innovative business or social change idea to solve it. Participants can choose to work individually or in a group of up to three.

For information visit, https://youthimpactchallenge.com.au/

Monash University

MYSci
The three-day science program is specifically designed for students who will be in Years 11 and 12 in 2022. The program schedule will include hands-on workshops, access to our brilliant teaching facilities, the opportunity to meet some of our research scientists, exposure to potential career pathways, activities with the Young Scientists of Australia and social activities.

Date: 18 to 20 January
Location: Clayton Campus
Cost: $110 per student
Find out more

Tax File Number

Year 12 students are reminded yet again that it is important they have a Tax File Number (TFN) when enrolling in a CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place) university course next year.  Students who do not have one are reminded to apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office.

To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices visit, TFN Application.

Useful Websites and Links

Discover Your Career – a new website launched by the National Careers Institute and become more informed about career ideas, career industries, and how to become job-ready.

Myfuture – a career information and exploration service providing current career information, articles and links to many resources

Careers Online – a career research, resume help, job hunting tips, job links and more.

Job Search Australia – a free online job site, searches can be made by region and state, occupational category, type of employment – casual, part-time or full-time, and covers a range of occupations.

Victorian Government Vacancies – find out about government jobs and careers available at the Victorian Government of Australia.

Study Assist – information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.

Low Income Health Care Card for Australian Students

Once you have finished school you are no longer a student and you may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.

This card gives access to a range of concessions, not only on some health care items but also on a range of other goods and services if you are on a low income.

In particular, some TAFE and other short courses may offer discounts for cardholders.

You may also be eligible for public transport concessions (note that if you are studying interstate you are not eligible for public transport concessions in Victoria).

Eligibility for a Low Income Health Care Card is based on YOUR income over the previous eight weeks. As long as your income is less than $5,088 over that period (or $636 per week) you should qualify. You will maintain the Low Income Health Care Card as long as your income does not exceed $6,360 (or $795 per week) in any eight-week period.

It is highly recommended that all graduating Year 12 students consider applying for this card once the exams are over.

Visit Low Income Healthcare Card and find out more about all the benefits and how to apply.

Employment

Farm jobs in regional areas
If you are looking for a casual farm job over the summer holidays, Harvest Trail Information Service is a company that can assist. This is a free service to job seekers, https://bit.ly/31IQhoy

Coles
Please visit, https://bit.ly/31HqMnH to learn about jobs at Coles, their equity programs, sign up for job alerts and to watch industry videos.

Register for employment online
You can sign up for employment opportunities at the following websites:
IGA Supermarkets, https://bit.ly/382p4yw
KFC, https://bit.ly/33N7mM1
Woolworths, https://bit.ly/2RptgTp
Hungry Jacks, https://bit.ly/2qkwIU8
Kmart, https://bit.ly/2Y8U2Rd
Target, https://bit.ly/2qZ76MZ
McDonald’s, https://bit.ly/380Uvtb
Bunnings, https://bit.ly/2LfB2Ls
Donut King, https://bit.ly/2YbqYIy
Boost Juice, https://bit.ly/2P36v4I
Red Rooster, https://bit.ly/2Lf35Le
Myer, https://bit.ly/2sHiEov
Cotton On, https://bit.ly/2LjebPj
Sportsgirl, https://bit.ly/2RfT2cC
Officeworks, https://bit.ly/2ZrOgik
Apco, https://bit.ly/33F09xz
About eighty per cent of all job vacancies are not advertised, so it is crucial that you market yourself to businesses with an excellent resume and cover letter.

Make sure you tell as many people as possible that you are looking for work as often employers rely on ‘word of mouth’ to recruit for their positions.

Job seeking resources
For excellent job seeking tips and resume/cover letter templates, check out the resources at Youth Central, www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

Rights and responsibilities
Know your rights and responsibilities when starting a new job, https://bit.ly/2SggKUP

Learn about safety in the workplace
Learn how to stay safe at work, www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/young-workers

Pathways to university

Each university has pathway programs and courses to enable students who do not achieve the ATAR or prerequisites to gain entry into their desired course or the university. The following are examples:
Deakin University, https://bit.ly/30ZeR6Z
La Trobe University, https://bit.ly/3bcgwYL
RMIT University, https://bit.ly/3begM9J
Swinburne University, https://bit.ly/3pEDhKW
Charles Sturt University, https://bit.ly/2UoUIAb
Monash University, https://bit.ly/2UMQKSx
Victoria University, https://bit.ly/3nEuFlO
Federation University, https://bit.ly/2ISSqrx
Most universities also have a pathway tab on the course information page. The pathways section may give you specific information about pathways into the course.

Check out these pathways for the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) at RMIT University.
1. Go to the course page, https://bit.ly/3GrJhza
2. Click on the pathways tab
3. Click the ‘Find your pathway’ tab
4. There are four pathway options available

Dates for your diary

Nursing and Midwifery
Federation University is running an ‘Ask Me Anything’ webinar for prospective students interested in studying nursing or midwifery in the future. Students will hear from nurses and midwives and Federation University staff and will be able to ask questions via live chat. Families are welcome to participate.
Date: Thursday 28 November, 5:30 pm  to 6:30 pm
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Ciq14D

‘Parents to parents’ panel session – RMIT
Parents of prospective RMIT students are invited to participate in an online information session run by RMIT staff and parents of RMIT students.
Date: 25 November
For information and to register: https://bit.ly/3lQJOCr

Medicine and Dentistry
MedEntry and Dr Ray Boyapti of Monash Health are running a webinar for students interested in applying for medicine and/or dentistry in the future. The webinar will cover a large range of topics and is suited to Years 9 to 12 students.
Date: 3 November, 7:00 pm
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3nywn9W

Endota Wellness College
Endota Wellness College is located in Melbourne and offers courses in Beauty, Massage and Salon Management. Information sessions are being held for prospective students during November.
For information and dates: https://endotawellnesscollege.edu.au/

La Trobe University Talk and Tours
La Trobe is running on-campus ‘Talk and Tours’ for prospective students on the following dates:
Bendigo: Monday 22 to Friday 26 November, https://bit.ly/3GqiNOs
Albury-Wodonga: Monday 6 to Thursday 9 December, https://bit.ly/2XMkKTN
Book your place early as these sessions will be very popular.

First-Year Apprentice Automotive Technician

Warragul City Motors is offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, friendly team and has a full-time position available for a first-year apprentice automotive technician, commencing in January 2022.

Our modern Hyundai, Ford and Honda dealership is looking for an individual who has exceptional communication, time management and organisational skills.

The right person will have:
•  Manual driver’s licence (at the commencement of employment)
•  Reliable transport
•  Completed VCE or equivalent
•  A mature and professional approach to work

With our friendly team environment, a variety of work is guaranteed with ongoing factory training.

If you would like further information or would like to come in and see our workshop and meet our staff, please call to arrange an appointment. Parents are most welcome to attend also. Resumes should be submitted as early as practical.

Please make your application to:
Ashlee Dix                       
Service Manager
Warragul City Motors
11 Pearse Street, Warragul, VIC, 3820
Email: careers@warragulcitymotors.com.au
Phone: 5623 5633
LMCT 11350