Issue 12 SJC News 2020

VTAC Presentation for Year 12

I am running a Year 12 VTAC presentation on Wednesday 19 and Wednesday 26 August. Students will be sent a zoom invite prior to period 5. They should click on this link. The presentation will begin at 2:15. Parents / caregivers are welcome to attend.

Students and families are able to access the VTAC narrated presentation via the SJC Careers Webpage. Click on this link – scroll down to Year 12 section. https://www.sjccareers.com/custom-page/3

SEAS Presentation to Year 12

Deakin will be hosting a SEAS presentation for our Year 12 students on Wed 02 Sep from 2pm. I will send Year 12 a link to this via zoom prior to the session on the day. Students should keep an eye out for the zoom invite in their email account.

University applications open

You are now able to apply for university and TAFE courses across Australia. For most courses, you apply via state-based Tertiary Admission Centres. Below are the weblinks for each state:

Victoria: Victoria Tertiary Admissions Centre

www.vtac.edu.au

NSW/ACT: Universities Admissions Centre

www.uac.edu.au

SA/NT: South Australia Tertiary Admissions Centre

www.satac.edu.au

Queensland: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

www.qtac.edu.au

Western Australia: Tertiary Institutions Service Centre

www.tisc.edu.au

Tasmania: apply directly to the University of Tasmania

www.utas.edu.au

You will need access to a computer or smart phone, your student ID number, and a PayPal account or credit/debit card.

You will be able to apply for special consideration, some access and equity scholarships and some early entry/guaranteed programs via the Tertiary Admission Centres.

Get help with the VTAC application process

VTAC are running the following two online events for Year 12 students and their parents. The webinars cover various aspects of the application process and are presented live so that students and parents can ask questions throughout.

Applying for tertiary courses (and understanding the ATAR): Monday 17 August, 6.30pm

Understanding special consideration (SEAS) and scholarships: Tuesday 18 August, 6.30pm

For information and to register for any of the above sessions, visit https://bit.ly/2EIAvkT

Early admission programs

August closing dates for some early admission programs include:

University of Wollongong

Early Entry

Friday 14 August, https://bit.ly/2wvqljF

Swinburne University

Early Entry Program

28 August (Round 1), https://bit.ly/2WiPub5

La Trobe University

Aspire Program

Monday 31 August, http://bit.ly/2v9WOLN

Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt Advantage

Monday 31 August, https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT

Virtual open day dates

The following are upcoming dates for several Victorian based institutes.

Swinburne University

Wednesday 12 August, http://bit.ly/2ImxYvr

CQUniversity

Saturday 15 August, https://bit.ly/32g5b6U

JMC Academy

Saturday 15 August, https://bit.ly/2ChRI3R

LCI Melbourne

Saturday 15 August, https://bit.ly/2DFFKBm

Deakin University

Sunday 16 August, https://bit.ly/33icNpW

Federation University

Sunday 16 August, https://bit.ly/31bhBul

Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Sunday 16 August, https://bit.ly/2DzIuka

Marcus Oldham

Sunday 16 August, https://bit.ly/2ChNfOt

The Hotel School Melbourne

18 – 20 August, https://bit.ly/3jsocZN

La Trobe University

Regional campuses

Sunday 23 August, http://bit.ly/3chXyPA

Federation University news

Take a virtual campus tour

If you’re considering studying at Federation University, you can take a virtual tour of the campuses at this link - https://bit.ly/3iyHrzL

Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Midwifery

From 2021, the Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Midwifery double degree will be offered at the Gippsland campus, https://bit.ly/3afw7FR

Engineering – new pathway course

From 2021, applicants who don’t meet the entry requirements for Engineering degrees at Federation University will be able to apply for the Diploma of University Studies (Engineering). This course will facilitate entry into second year of an engineering degree at the university, https://bit.ly/33Ov6TK

Apprenticeships

Transdev Apprenticeship Program

Applications for heavy vehicle mechanic apprenticeships will open on the 1st of September. Students can register for an information webinar running on Monday 31 August, https://bit.ly/30LSy2j ;

Careers in Construction

Scholarships available from the Master Builders Victoria Foundation

If you’re thinking of undertaking a pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship or other construction-related training, there are scholarships available to provide financial assistance.

The Early Career Scholarship is valued at $2,200 and funds are split into two:

$1,200 towards approved course fees

$1,000 towards quality tools relevant to your trade

For more information or to request an application form, contact [email protected] or call (03) 9411 4555.

Recorded Career Webinars

CareersEvent.com have a series of recorded webinars that students can watch based on their career or course interest areas. Go to https://bit.ly/30NGJsq

Australian Catholic University news

Free HSC and VCE revision lectures

Australian Catholic University is running a series of free HSC and VCE revision lectures. You can access dates and register for sessions at this link - https://bit.ly/3irvVGc

Excel in a career in Global Studies and International Development

Make an impact on the world stage with a career in international development or global studies. Our students gain a greater understanding of complex international issues, the impacts of globalisation, and a changing society through the lens of an informed global perspective.

Here are some stories of our students and how they are making a world of difference:

For many it would be intimidating to keep Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Princess Mary of Denmark in the loop about your work. But for human rights advocate and ACU law and global studies student Sheneli Dona, it’s just part of the deal, https://bit.ly/2DyKvNz

Since graduating from ACU, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global Studies graduate Catherine Middleton has seen firsthand how strong communities can build strong children in Myanmar, https://bit.ly/3afEdhv

Search Global Studies and International Development courses at www.acu.edu.au

Upcoming virtual events

Year 13 - Future of Work Expo

Year 13 are running another amazing expo for students! The theme for this expo is ‘Future of Work’. You can go into the running to win huge prizes by participating in webinars and there is an impressive line-up of guest speakers such as

• Dr Alan Finkel (Australia’s Chief Scientist)

• Janine Allis (the founder of Boost Juice)

• Stephen Scheeler (the former CEO of Facebook Australia and New Zealand)

This is an event not to be missed!

Dates: Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 August

Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/30QbDQZ

Federation University – Your Fed Future

Federation University is running the following online webinar for prospective students:

August

13 Environmental & Conservation Science

17 Apply to Federation University

19 Bachelor of Biotechnology

26 Bachelor of Geoscience

Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2WfWfLo

Monash University – Online Information Seminars

Monash is running the following online seminars for prospective students:

August

12 Engineering

13 Music

19 Information Technology

20 Science

26 Debate: autonomous cars are better than human drivers

27 Law

Information and RSVP - https://bit.ly/2LaE3fA

Australian Catholic University – Talk with Industry series

Australian Catholic University is running the following online seminar for prospective students:

August

18 Talk with Arts graduates

Visit - https://bit.ly/2XwbkYr

Careers in engineering webinar

Join Careers with STEM co-founder and journalist Heather Catchpole in an interactive careers webinar as we speed test the latest edition of Careers with STEM: Engineering.

Meet engineers working on fascinating challenges and learn about how they got involved in their exciting careers

Date: 21 August 2020, 12pm – 1pm