Careers and Pathways

Careers website

Visit the JMSS Careers website to view the full calendar of events.

https://sites.google.com/a/jmss.vic.edu.au/careers/

Latest update 26 April 

Universities

Optometry Information Session

Learn about the Doctor of Optometry, hear from the course coordinator and current students.

When: Tue 30 April, 12.00pm – 1.00pm, Room 330. Where: Alice Hoy Building, University of Melbourne. For more information go to http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/doctor-of-optometry-information-session

Meet Melbourne

Get course and career information, learn about the scholarships available, course costs and the entry requirements for the University of Melbourne.

Wed 7 August, 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston

Thu 8 August, 6.30pm – 8.00pm, Dandenong High School, Princess Highway, Dandenong

For more information go to http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victoria/meet_melbourne

Focus on Melbourne

Prospective students and their families are invited to join Melbourne University evening seminar series at their Parkville campus.Events coming up:

Focus on Commerce. When: Tuesday 21 May 6.30pm-8.00pm
Focus on Biomedicine (includes Bachelor of Oral Health). When: Wednesday 22 May 6.30pm-8.00pm
Focus on Engineering. When: Tuesday 28 May 6.30pm-8.00pm
Focus on IT. When: Tuesday 28 May 6.30pm-8.00pm
Focus on Agriculture. When: Wednesday 29 May 6.30pm-8.00pm
To register to attend Focus on Melbourne, visit www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/focus-melb

 At Monash Seminar Series

Seminars coming up are:
1 May Law - Clayton Campus
7 May Health Science and Social Work - Caulfield Campus
8 May Teaching, Sport and Outdoor Recreation - Peninsula Campus
13 May Medicine - Clayton Campus

Interested in finding out more about the above courses, then go to http://www.monash.edu.au/study/life/student/seminars/?utm_source=seminar&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=DM-AtMonash for more information.

2014 RMIT Degree and Diploma Guide

http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ji76x8tk737g1;SECTION=2

Victoria University Course Guide 2014

http://www.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/mcd/pdfs/2014-UnderGrad-Course-Guide.pdf

Scholarships

Bond University Scholarship Information Seminar

The information session will help students and parents learn more about Bond University scholarships, fast-tracking success at Bond, costs and the FEE-HELP loan. 

Tue 28 May, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Melbourne Town Hall. For more information please either call (07) 5595 1076 or go to

http://www.bond.edu.au/student-life/experience-university-life/investing-in-your-future-seminars/index.htm 

Expos/Open Days/ Information Sessions

The AGE VCE Expo

Come along to Victoria's biggest education and careers event. You'll find information and resources for VCE, about university, TAFE and training courses, career and study advice, international exchange and gap year programs. When: 2 — 3 May 2013, 10.00am to 3.00pm & 4 — 5 May 2013, 10.00am to 4.00pm. Where: Caulfield Racecourse, opposite Caulfield train station.
For more information go to www.vceandcareers.com.au

Swinburne’s Study Expo


Learn about Swinburne’s undergraduate, postgraduate and TAFE courses. Attendees will have access to application assistance, detailed course information and learn more about their suite of student services. When: Wed 29 May, 4.00pm – 8.00pm. Where: Swinburne Wantirna Campus. For more information go to http://www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/whats-on/event/2013/05/study-expo

Courts Open Day


Tour the Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrate’s Court and Children’s Court when they are open to the public. When: Sat 18 May, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Where:  Supreme Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria, Magistrates Court of Victoria, with displays from VCAT and the Coroner's Court of Victoria and the Children's Court of Victoria, Melbourne. For more information please go to http://www.victorialawfoundation.org.au/news-and-events/law-week/program/eventdetails/eventdetails/507-courts-open-day

Academy of Interactive Entertainment Open Day

Listen to presentations, speak to staff and view student work. When: Sat 8 June, 10.00am – 3.00pm. Where: Level 8, 14 Queens Road. For more information please go to http://www.aie.edu.au/announcements/open-day-sat-8th-june-2013

 

 

Student Programs/Workshops 

United Nations Human Rights Summit

Secondary students from across Victoria will come together to learn about the struggles of LGBT people across the world and discover ways you can take action to promote human rights.

Any students in years 9-12 can participate. When: Thu 16 May, 9.00am – 5.00pm. Where: University of Melbourne, Union House. For more information please go to http://www.unyouth.org.au/vic/lgbt-summit/

Legal Studies and Australian Politics Workshop Program

An intensive program aimed at developing students’ confidence in the different skills needed to succeed in the legal profession, including, communication, teamwork and leadership.

Available to students in years 10 – 12

Sat 4 May, Sat 18 May, Victoria University, Melbourne

Sun 28 July, Sun 11 August, Sun 25 August, Victoria University Melbourne
For more information please go to http://www.leap.vic.edu.au/students/law/activities

Australian Centre for Moving Image Hollywood Costume Exhibition and Careers Forum

ACMI will present the Hollywood Costume exhibition exploring the central role costume design plays in cinema storytelling. In conjunction, ACMI Education will provide a number of careers and educational opportunities for secondary students.

Careers by Design: Thu 9 May, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Hollywood Costume Exhibition Talk: Wed 5 June, 10.00am – 10.45pm

Hollywood Costume Exhibition Talk: Thu 13 June, 10.00am – 10.45pm

Costume, Character and Collaboration Edith Head and Alfred Hitchcock: Tue 13 August, 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Costume, Character and Collaboration Colleen Atwood and Tim Burton: Tue 13 August, 10.00am – 11.00am

Costume, Character and Collaboration Edith Head and Alfred Hitchcock: Thu 16 May, 10.00am – 11.00am

Costume, Character and Collaboration Colleen Atwood and Tim Burton: Thu 16 May, 10.00am – 11.00am

Federation Square/Flinders St, Melbourne

For more information please go to http://www.acmi.net.au/hollywood-costume-education-program.aspx

Monash Art Design and Architecture Workshops

The three-day workshops for year 11 and 12 students aim to assist students developing their university entrance folios and introduce them to studies in various disciplines. When: Tue 2 July – Thu 4 July, 10.00am – 5.00pm and Tue 1 October – Thu 3 October, 10.00am – 5.00pm. Where: MADA studios, Monash University Caulfield Campus. For more information call 9903 1517 or go to http://artdes.monash.edu/#!/mada/events/MADA%20Workshops.html

Law Week

Learn about the range of opportunities available in Law and participate in one of the available programs and workshops. When: Mon 13 May –Sun 19 May. For more information please go to http://www.victorialawfoundation.org.au/news-and-events/law-week/program

The ConocoPhillips Science Experience

The Science Experience is a multi-day science program for students in year 10. Students will get to meet and share ideas with students from other schools while they learn more about the future in science, technology and engineering. When: Tue 24 September – Thu 26 September. Where: Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn. For more information please go to http://www.scienceexperience.com.au/when-where/victoria

Student Exchange/Gap Year/Volunteering

Australian Volunteers International Information Session

Attendees will learn about what it’s like living and working overseas, the recruitment process, different programs on offer and hear first-hand accounts from returned volunteers. When: Tue 4 June, 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Where: AVI Frank Engel Room, 99 Herr Street, Fitzroy. For more information please go to http://www.australianvolunteers.com/volunteer/information-sessions-.aspx

Miscellaneous

UMAT Test

Registrations are now open and close 5pm 7th June. The UMAT test, used specifically to assist with the selection of students into medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs, will be held on Wed 31 July.  UMAT is offered once a year only. For more information http://umat.acer.edu.au/

IT Security Shortage Demands Hiring Rethink
http://www.cso.com.au/article/458467/it_security_skills_shortage_demands_training_hiring_rethink_earthwave/

Interview with Chief Creative Officer of DDB New York


Matt Eastwood, the Chief Creative Officer of DDB New York talks about his pathway into the design industry and he gives tips to people interested in getting a career in the industry. For more information please go to http://www.giantthinkers.com/2013/03/an-intimate-interview-with-matt.html

 

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