CAREER NEWSFriday 21AugustDates to Diarise in Term3University / TAFE Open Days 2015 –throughout AugustYear 12 VTAC applications–throughout August and SeptemberCareer as a Jeweller The Job Guide states that a jeweller designs and makes jewellery and small objects using a wide range of materials, including metals, stones, woods, plastics and fibres. Jewellers may specialise in making particular types of jewellery (such as rings) or in using specialisedtechniques (such as enamelling, engraving, anodising or casting). They may work using mass production techniques and machinery, concentrating on one part of the work, or as more highly skilled craftspeople producing an entire piece from beginning to end.Successful jewellers need to be enjoy artistic and creative workgood eyesight (may be corrected)good hand-eye coordinationable to work carefully and accuratelycreative design abilityenjoy making thingspatient and able to persevereThere are various ways to train to become a jeweller from completing an apprenticeship or traineeship in Jewellery Manufacture or Jewellery and Object Design; by completing a TAFE qualification in jewellery manufacture or jewellery and object design, or even by completing a degree at university with a major in jewellery, 3D design or gold and silversmithing. To get into these courses a student usually needs to gain their VCE with English. Sometimes applicants may also be required to attend an interview and submit a folio of work. Find out more by browsing Job Guide -JewellerReminder: VTAC 2016 Key Dates Timely applications through VTACWednesday 30 September 2015SEAS applications closeTuesday 6 October 2015Scholarships through VTAC closeFriday 16 October 2015www.vtac.edu.au
USA Presentation Representatives from GeorgetownUniversity, ColumbiaUniversity, DukeUniversity, NorthwesternUniversity, and Princeton Universityare visiting Melbourne! There will be an open presentation for interested students and their parents at Melbourne Grammar School. There will be a limit on places so early booking is advised. Registrations forthe US presentation at MGS are now open!Date:Tuesday 1 September 2015Time:7.00pm –9.00pmVenue:The Higgins Theatre in the Centre for Learning and Leadership, 63 Domain Road, Melbourne Grammar SchoolRegister at https://ugadmission.northwestern.edu/register/melbourne15. News from La Trobe UniversityReminder: Aspire –Early Admissions ProgramLa Trobe University is introducing a new Early Admissions Program–Aspire. This program is aimed at recognising students who are or actively involved in the positive impact of community serviceand non-academic school commitments, such as leadership, sport or cultural activities. Applicants for this program will be assessed on these criteria and not just ATAR scores. The assessment criteria will include –A recommendation by the Principal (or their nominee)A written statement where the student indicates the activities they have been involved in, and the impact these activities have had on their communityKey datesApplications Close -31 August 2015Outcome -beginning of September 2015The Aspire Programis on offer across all La Trobe courses and campuses, and applicants will apply in July and receive conditionaloffers will be made by September and will be based on the assumption that the studentmeets the minimum ATAR of 50 with the exception of certain professional degree programs, and students should be aware that there are certain caps on student numbers in certain courses-visit ASPIRESport at La TrobeLa Trobe Universityoffers a range of courses with a focus on sportor applications in sport. Such undergraduate courses include –DieteticsBachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice