In this issue

This is the final Careers Newsletter for this year and the last newsletter from me as Head of Careers at St Paul’s! After eight wonderful years in this position, it is time to retire after forty-six years of teaching and hand on the baton!

It has been a privilege and a delight to get to know so many fabulous students and their families, and see the exciting decisions and plans they have made over the years. As an educator, we are never happier than when we see students develop and blossom, and find their way in the world as young adults after their hard work and commitment in their secondary years. It is not always easy, the road is often rocky for some but they all take ownership of their future in whatever way is right for them at the time.

A heartfelt thank you to the whole St Paul’s family for your support and friendship, and for entrusting me with the guidance of your children.

Mrs Deb Cumming
Head of Careers

Years 9 and 10 students

University – early admission programs
Did you know that at some universities, you can apply for programs that enable you to receive an offer before your final Year 12 results are released?
These are called ‘early admission’ programs and they provide a way for universities to take into consideration factors other than just your ATAR for admission into courses.

Some universities take into consideration your Year 11 results for university entry. This is very important to know for students starting Year 11 or advancing into Year 11 subjects.

Students with a successful early entry application may receive a ‘conditional’ or ‘unconditional offer’.

Conditional offer: Means that you will need to meet additional criteria to receive an offer (for example: a minimum ATAR).

Unconditional offer: Means as long as you complete Year 12 and achieve the course prerequisites, you will receive an offer (the ATAR will not be taken into consideration).

The following are examples of universities that take into consideration Year 11 results:

Australian Catholic University
ACU Guarantee, https://bit.ly/38PiLiA

Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt Advantage, https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

University of Wollongong
Early Admission, http://bit.ly/3aduHuc

Australian National University
Direct entry, http://bit.ly/381rlc8

Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This is an umbrella program that covers fourteen institutes in NSW and Canberra, https://bit.ly/34XIdkl

Example:
Harry works very hard during Year 11 in 2022 and achieves strong grades. He applies for the Bachelor of Nursing at Charles Sturt University via the Charles Sturt Advantage program in April 2023 (during Year 12). The university is impressed with his Year 11 grades as well as his Advantage application and makes him a course offer in June. Harry just has to complete and pass Year 12. He does this and then starts the Bachelor of Nursing in Semester 1, 2024.

Santos Science Experience

The Santos Science Experience is a fun three days of science activities for Years 9 and 10 students. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution.

The program is running at the following two institutes in January 2022.
18 to 20: RMIT University
18: Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre
For information and to register your place visit, www.scienceexperience.com.au

Year 11 Students

2022 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)

In Year 11? Love STEM? Want to engage in a life-changing experience? You should consider applying for the NYSF.

This is a two-week on-site and digital program where students are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field.

In-person STEM visit days and events will be held over a week of the program at major city hubs across the country, enabling students to meet each other and network with like-minded peers.

A continuous program of digital events will run alongside the in-person events meaning the program is accessible to all.

The program will be held during January 2022. Applications close Tuesday 30 November, www.nysf.edu.au

Passionate about sport?

Enjoy playing sport and would like to combine your sports career with study in 2022?

The following are three programs you may like to explore:

Richmond Institute of Sport Leadership
This is a partnership program between Richmond Football Club and Swinburne University. As part of the twelve-month program, students will study a dual Diploma in Sports Development and Leadership and Management. Campuses are in Melbourne, Mildura and Albury-Wodonga, www.richmondinstitute.com.au

Carlton College of Sport
This is a partnership program between Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University. As part of the twelve-month program, students will study a university Diploma in either Sports Coaching and Development or Elite Sports Business. Classes will be held at Ikon Park, Carlton Football Club grounds and La Trobe University, Bundoora, https://carltoncollegeofsport.com.au/

Holmesglen-Saints Sports Program
Students will study a Diploma of Sports Development and Diploma of Events Management through Holmesglen Institute, Moorabbin, and study at both Holmesglen and St Kilda Football Club, https://bit.ly/3DhQ8sS

Competitions

Writing
Secondary school students are invited to enter the ‘Little Stories, Big Ideas’ competition. The theme is ‘revolution’. Applications close 10 December, https://littlestoriesbigideas.com.au/

Art and ocean conservation
The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. Entries close 7 March 2022, https://bit.ly/3EWFojX

Art
JMC Academy invites secondary school students to submit their designs for the 2022 Canvas Award. Entries close July 2022. For information visit, https://bit.ly/3wUJTJ5

Free and low-cost TAFE courses

Not sure what to do next year?
TAFE courses are an excellent way to get industry experience, a job ready qualification, connect with industry experts, develop career ideas, and depending on the course – entry into university study.

The NSW and Victorian State Governments have funded free and low-cost TAFE courses for eligible graduates.
Explore your options below:

Victorian residents, www.vic.gov.au/free-tafe

NSW residents, https://bit.ly/3Chk9HX

Fashion and Psychology

The Footnotes is an inspiring website featuring information about different industries. You can read articles and interviews with people working in various jobs. The following are two industries to explore:

Fashion, https://thefootnotes.com.au/careers/fashion/

Psychology, https://thefootnotes.com.au/careers/psychology/

The University of Melbourne – Fine Arts and Music

Stay up to date with the latest happenings at The University of Melbourne Faculty of Fine Arts and Music and learn about the work of researchers, artists, performers and production specialists, https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/about-us/news

University Rankings

The Good Universities Guide should be consulted when researching undergraduate degrees. It contains rankings and ratings for individual courses and universities.

This year, the top five universities for the highest full-time employment rate post-graduation were:

1  Charles Sturt University, 86.3 per cent
2  Charles Darwin University, 81.4 per cent
3  University of New England, 79.6 per cent
4  James Cook University, 78.7 per cent
5  University of NSW – Sydney, 78.5 per cent
www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

Australian Jobs 2021

The 2021 edition of Australian Jobs has just been released by the National Skills Commission. My Career Match has developed an easy-to-read report for students and families.

According to My Career Match, “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the labour market and there is now more competition for jobs. It is more important than ever to understand what employers are looking for and to understand the labour market you’re moving into.”

Access the report here, https://bit.ly/3CpL6JA

Tourism and Travel

The Flight Centre Travel Academy
The academy has just released information about an exciting new program launching in 2022. Year 12 graduates will be able to study the Travel and Tourism Diploma whilst located at the Whitsunday Islands. Students will work with some of the most luxurious resorts Australia has to offer.
Express your interest in finding out more here, https://bit.ly/3oAf8oZ

Federation University

New courses in 2022
We continue to add to our suite of programs with new areas of study, as well as updating and refreshing established courses.

Commencing in 2022, we are very excited to add undergraduate degrees in Allied Health, together with combining Business and Information Technology disciplines in our Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise. The undergraduate Cognitive Enterprise program also offers a ‘Professional Practice’ delivery model which is attached to extensive industry placement and a scholarship at IBM®.

Our food science course has been updated and redesigned in conjunction with the food industry and will offer a Diploma of Food Science and Technology embedded within the new Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems. We have simplified and expanded our Secondary Education Teaching qualification, offering a greater choice of teaching methods to students in the Bachelor of Secondary Education.

The new Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery at our Gippsland Campus and the Bachelor of Criminal Justice Management which is scheduled to commence mid-year in 2022 completes our list of new undergraduate courses for next year. You will find information about each of these on our Coursefinder, and please contact us for more details.

Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise
Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise (Professional Practice)
Master of Cognitive Enterprise
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Master of Speech Pathology
Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Management
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching)
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery

A degree, professional experience and a $42,000 scholarship with IBM®
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional Practice) is an industry-led, highly innovative program, including 1,600 hours of work-integrated learning with IBM®. Students earn $42,000 while undertaking this unique internship in their final years of study.

The program is designed to build a comprehensive knowledge base across IT areas including software, security, IT problem-solving, cloud computing and analytics, which gives our graduates a highly competitive advantage when they enter the professional IT industry.

Scholarships opportunities still available for 2022
It is not too late to apply for a Federation scholarship or grant. New students can apply directly through Federation’s Scholarship website, with a broad range of opportunities available.
These include:
Foundation Scholarships valued at $7,000
FedSuccess Relocation Grant valued at $4,000
FedSTEM Women Scholarship valued at $4,000
FedIgnite Scholarships valued at $4,000 in areas including secondary education, engineering, food science and psychology.
…and many more
Visit Federation’s Scholarship website for details.

Get savvy about your finances

Year13 has teamed up with Westpac and built FinLit, a financial literacy program that will equip you with the knowledge you will need to navigate the world of money.  If you have ever wondered how to save for a car or how to go about buying a house or what superannuation is  you have come to the right place!
–Topics include:

Landing your first job
• Types of work
• Getting paid the right wage
• Choosing a bank and guide to bank fees
• Using your bank account

Taxes and super
• What is superannuation?
• Getting paid the right super
• The deal with taxes

Saving and spending your cash
• Saving your money
• Understanding interest
• Savings accounts

https://year13.com.au/

Careers in Early Learning

You want fun and job security in equal measure, right? Then early learning and care might be the perfect career for you.

As an early childhood educator, you can shape the future of Australia, in a secure job that grows with you. Helping children to learn is one of the most important jobs around.

Ready to find out how to play a big role in little lives? Visit, https://elacca.org.au/

Monash University Updates

NEW Bachelor of Criminology and Policing
The only course of its kind in Victoria. In three years, students will complete the core requirements of the Bachelor of Criminology, and a Diploma of Policing, undertaken at the Victoria Police Academy.

This course will provide the chance to achieve the dream of working in the police force or choosing to work in an area requiring crime and justice experts, such as anti-corruption, crime prevention, justice, human rights, juvenile justice, and social welfare, https://bit.ly/30YpZBk

Campus Discovery Days
Register for a campus tour at the Clayton, Peninsula, Caulfield or Parkville Campus. Tours will take place in early December, https://bit.ly/3CHvSzW

Science Precinct Tours
Book your place to take a guided tour of the Monash Science buildings. Tours will take place during December, https://bit.ly/3oW9YUw

VCE Summer School

The University of Melbourne Student Union
Applications are now open for this amazing program! Year 12 (class of 2022) students are welcome to apply for the program by 20 December.
Date: 10 to 21 January 2022
Information:  https://bit.ly/3bXuVGa

Dates for your diary

Australian Institute of Music (AIM)
AIM is a music college located in Melbourne and Sydney. Melbourne-based courses are offered in Music Theatre, Composition and Production, Contemporary, and Entertainment Management.

The Institute is running the following events for prospective students at the Melbourne Campus:
Start Me Up: an introduction to the music industry, 27 November (online)
Music Theatre Workshop, 16 December
Open Day, 18 December

Information and  RSVP: https://aim.edu.au/events

Endeavour College of Natural Health
The college is located in Melbourne and offers higher education courses in naturopathy, acupuncture therapies, nutritional and dietetic medicine, complementary medicine, Chinese medicine, and remedial massage.

The institute is running several online information sessions for prospective students before the end of the year.
Information and RSVP:  www.endeavour.edu.au/events

RMIT University
End of year student exhibitions
Watch the end of year student exhibitions for the following study areas from the comfort of home:
•  Photography
•  Interior Design
•  Visual Arts
•  Graphic Design
•  Interactive Media
•  Fashion and Textiles
•  TAFE creative industries.
Sessions are running during November and December, https://bit.ly/3nH8iPm

1-on-1 parent consultations
RMIT is offering consultations for parents who want to know more about transitioning into university and everything RMIT.
Book a session here, https://bit.ly/3nsoiF3

Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP)
ACAP is located in Melbourne and offers courses in Criminology and Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Coaching, and Business Administration. The college is running a series of online events for prospective students in December.

You will be able to learn about courses at the college and participate in themed webinars.
Information: www.acap.edu.au/events

Photography Studies College (PSC)
PSC is located in Melbourne and offers vocational and higher education courses in photography.
The college is running the following events for prospective students:

Open House
Come and tour the college and speak to course advisers, November to 20 December.

Schoolies workshops
Participate in photography workshops during November and December.

Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3njYbzI

Defence Force – Virtual Career Events
Check for upcoming dates here, https://bit.ly/2MpyMUj.

La Trobe University Talk and Tours
La Trobe is running on-campus ‘Talk and Tours’ for prospective students on the following dates:

Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga, Monday 6 to Thursday 9 December, https://bit.ly/2XMkKTN.

UNSW: Careers in Business
UNSW is running four online events for students interested in exploring careers in business, commerce, actuarial science, commerce or information systems.
Dates: 13 and 14 December
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3BEnssj.

SAE Creative Media Institute
SAE offers Bachelor, Associate Degree and Diploma programs in Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games and Music.
The institute is running an on-campus event called Creative Futures. Years 11 and 12 students and their parents will be able to:
• Talk with lecturers and industry experts
• See student support initiatives and services
• Participate in informational seminars
• Check out student work on display
• Learn about the application process.

Date: Thursday 9 December, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/2ZT0OQ4.

Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) and Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation)/Bachelor of Laws Webinar
Monday 6 December 2021, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, online.
Join us online to discover more about ACU’s Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) degrees and learn about the scholarships on offer valued at up to $150,000.

Hear from current students about their experiences studying these degrees at ACU and from our academics about the interesting course content.

Find out more, https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2021/december/bachelor-of-arts-western-civilisation-and-bachelor-of-arts-western-civilisationbachelor-of-laws-webinar.