University of Melbourne Change of Preference

YEAR 12 VTAC CHANGE OF PREFERENCE 2009

 After students have received their Year 12 VCE results in December, they will be in a better position to explore their options for study in 2010. Change of Preference activities at the University of Melbourne have been designed to assist students with their tertiary decision making during this important time.

 The Change of Preference guide provides information regarding key dates and the program for Course Information Day on Thursday 17 December, 10 am–3 pm at the Parkville campus.

 Change of Preference brochures were sent to schools at the beginning of Term 4. A PDF copy of the brochure can be downloaded at: www.cop.unimelb.edu.au

 Contact details for further assistance during the Year 12 VTAC Change of Preference period are:

 Call our Change of Preference Hotline +61 3 8344 6543 or 1800 801 662 (toll free within Australia). International Baccalaureate and Year 12 Western Australian students are encouraged to contact us during their Change of Preference period.

 Log on: Our online guide has everything students need to know about the University of Melbourne during the Change of Preference period.

Visit: www.cop.unimelb.edu.au

 Visit us: Students and their parents can speak with staff one-on-one about all aspects of studying at Melbourne: University’s Information Centre Gate 3, Swanston Street Monday – Friday from 8 am–6 pm

RMIT University Change of Preference Helpline – 1800 117 648

RMIT offers many options to Year 12 students concerned about getting into the career of their choice. Students may choose to create a pathway for TAFE to university or to use a pre-apprenticeship as a stepping stone into an apprenticeship.

The Change of Preference Helpline allows students to speak to experienced staff members about their study options.

The helpline will open:

Monday 14th to Friday 18th December  – 8.30 am – 5.30 pm

Monday 21st December – 8.30 am – 12 pm

Face-to-face advice

Date: Thursday 17th December

Time: 12 pm – 3 pm

Venue: Info Corner, Corner of Swanston and La Trobe Streets City Campus

Science, Engineering and Health Expo

Date: Thursday 17th December

Time: 12 pm – 3 pm

Venue: RMIT Storey Hall, 336 Swanston Street, Melbourne (next to Info Corner)

Helpline: 1800 117 648

Email: study@rmit.edu.au

www.rmit.edu.au/cop

New Scholarship booklets arrived!

Just to let you know that Scholarship booklets from RMIT and Deakin University have arrived this week – POP into the Pathways Office and check them out!

Internship Opportunity for School Leavers

I wanted to let you know that we only have 6 spots remaining on our ‘Ski & Snowboard Instructor Internship Programs’ in North America – starting December this year.  This is a fantastic opportunity for school leavers because it gives them an opportunity to obtain paid employment in the United States or Canada and complete an internationally recognised ski or snowboard instructing qualification.   I would be grateful if you could inform interested students, in their last or second to last year, of this opportunity.  Successful applicants will receive:   A GUARANTEED offer of employment as a trainee Ski or Snowboard Instructor! Early season orientation, instructor training and accommodation package Canadian or American Instructor Alliance membership and level one ski or snowboard certification   Training, support and further qualifications throughout the season Assistance and support with obtaining work visas, flights and insurances (in partnership with STA Travel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are looking for school leavers who:  

*  Have a passion for skiing or snowboarding (beginner to advanced ability levels welcome)
*  Have a willingness to learn through training and working
*  Have an interest in travel and adventure
*  Are available between December and April
*  Will be 18 years of age by December
*  Are looking for a life changing experience
*  Have the financial support to participate (the all inclusive program costs are US$4750-$7950)

We will give any interested candidates an Instructor Starter Kit which is full of insider tips, planners and goodies that will give them a head-start into the world of ski and snowboard training and working as an instructor – no matter when or where they end up going. They just need to email me directly at sstraining@educatingadventures.com

As outlined above there are only six remaining places so we would urge keen school leavers to email me ASAP! 

Thank you for your assistance, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Yours sincerely,
Stephen Holland and the EA Ski & Snowboard Training Team 

PS – Interested students should email me directly at sstraining@educatingadventures.com

Folio Preparation Courses During School Holidays

RMIT offer intensive folio preparation short courses in the school holidays.

These courses allow students to build on their skills and knowledge and gain an insight into future study options.

Folio preparation courses include:

• Fashion Drawing and Fashion Design
• 3D Product Design
• Visual/ Fine Art
• Photography
• Multimedia

Contact:

• RMIT Short Courses
• Tel. 03 99258111
• Email: enquiries@rmit.edu.au
• www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au

Pathway Resources

Visit the Pathways Office for the following resources:

Areas of Interest:

• Accounting/Commerce
• Agriculture/Horticulture/Environment
• Art/Design/Media
• Architecture/Building/Construction
• Automotive/Aviation
• Beauty & Fashion/Massage/Therapy
• Business/Marketing/PR/International Studies
• Computing/Information Technology
• Defence Force
• Education/Arts/Drama
• Engineering
• Fitness/Sport & Recreation
• Health
• Hospitality/Tourism/Event Management
• Law
• Nursing
• Police/Emergency Services
• Science/Food Technology

Further Education Resources:

• University of Ballarat
• Charles Sturt University
• Deakin University
• LaTrobe University
• Monash University
• R.M.I.T.
• Swinburne (University of Technology)
• Tafe Colleges
• University of Tasmania
• University of Melbourne
• Victoria University of Technology
• Other Universities

Other Related Resources:

• Accommodation
• Apprenticeships & Traineeships
• C.E.A.V.
• Centrelink
• Disability  Access
• PACTS
• Smart Start: helping to make the transition easier
• Special Entry Schemes
• Student exchange programs
• Tax File Number Applications
• The Uni Book
• University Scholarships
• VCAL
• VTAC

Welcome to Pathways Place

Welcome to the new Pathways Place page on the Rushworth P-12 College website. We hope to develop this site in the near future to bring you Career related information. Links to websites that will provide you with information on Further Education, Employment opportunites, and general career information for you to explore. We will publish the latest news and opportunites on a regular basis.