Careers
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Career Planning with your Teenager
Research shows that parents are the single biggest influence on kids’ post school plans, so it is important that you are up to date with relevant information. According to Year13 half of all school leavers don’t know what they want to do as a career, but as parents we know our kids best and can support them and encourage them on their journey of discovery.
Your school Careers Coordinator is helpful in providing up-to-date options in your state or territory.
Below are some suggestions of where to begin your research and how to work out what might suit your child best.
Upcoming Events
RMIT | Tech and Trades Experience Day 2024
4 July, 2024
Come and discover RMIT – Register your interest for a spot at our free exclusive Hands-On Experience Day in your July school holidays!
You will have the opportunity to choose two interactive workshops from a Trades and Future technology areas in our Vocational Education programs.
Tailored for students in years 10, 11, and 12, along with their parents and guardians, this event promises an immersive day of exploration. Uncover your passions, gain valuable insights, and pave the way for a future filled with endless possibilities.
SAE | Create for a Day
6 July, 2024
SAE is opening its doors this July for a one-day program, designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games or Electronic Music Production.
Don’t miss out on your chance to experience life as an SAE student and discover what it means to be a creative professional, in state-of-the-art facilities with industry experts by your side.
During the workshop, attendees will learn valuable practical and collaborative skills to build a creative piece of work. They will also receive a certificate of participation to acknowledge the creative project they have undertaken.
AIE | Industry Experience Day
10 July, 2024
AIE’s Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.
The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops, and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.
NIE | Future Doctors Australia, Melbourne
27 September to 30 September, 2024
Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a career in medicine. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues.
That’s why NIE has developed the “Future Doctors Australia” program. It is an engaging and high-impact 4-day program that provides young people with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the rare opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will get to learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.
- Over 15 hours of face-to-face interaction with leading specialists and clinicians
- Meet current medical students
- Develop advanced communication and team working skills
- Create new friendships with like-minded, highly driven young individuals
- Learn about the admission process into various medical universities in Australia
- Morning tea and lunch included
Job Spotlight
How to become an Environmental Engineer
Environmental engineers are concerned with assessing and managing the effects of human and other activity on the natural and built environment. They apply their engineering knowledge and skills to such things as environmental impact assessment, natural resources management and pollution control.
Personal requirements for an Environmental Engineer
- Enjoy technical and engineering activities
- Willing to adhere to safety requirements
- Able to identify, analyse and solve problems
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Enjoy computing and technical design
- Practical and creative
- Able to accept responsibility
Education and Training for an Environmental Engineer
To become an environmental engineer, you usually must complete a degree in engineering with a major in environmental engineering. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, chemistry and physics are normally required. Universities have different prerequisites, and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact the institutions you are interested in for more information.
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Laura Lunardi
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