It has been an extremely busy time in the Careers office recently. Many students have been seeking advice about what senior subjects they should pick for certain careers; to Year 12 students planning for the HSC and post school pathways.
With such uncertain times at the moment, students are encouraged to think about the various ways they can upskill and use the skills they have in the classroom to plan their career pathway.
Year 12 Exit Interviews – My Future Plans: Year 12 students continue having their My Future Plans exit interviews. Students have been encouraged to always have a Plan A, Plan B and Plan C and to focus on their employability and transferable skills as they venture into the workforce and onto tertiary education.
Jobjump (career planning website): All students are encouraged to explore the careers website – Jobjump. The website helps students explore the many and varied careers and professions, through videos and links to industry webpages. Student can register via our College canvas Careers page.
Community Achiever Program at ACU (Australian Catholic University)
Students in Year 12 thinking of attending university are encouraged to apply for the Community Achiever program at ACU for 2021. To be eligible for the program, students need to provide evidence of the various social justice activities they have participated in and completed here at the College. This program is a wonderful way to show ACU how St Dominic’s College students make a difference helping others in the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice.
Important Information for HSC ATAR Students:
Applications through University Admission Centre (UAC) for study in 2021 are now open for application. Students are encouraged to log into UAC and explore the many different courses the university have to offer.
https://www.uac.edu.au/key-dates
Mrs D Rimmer
Careers Advisor
