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Careers Month 2024

Posted on July 03, 2024

1st - 31st August 2024

Open Access College is hosting Careers Month, an event throughout August for students, parents and caregivers. Careers Month will run throughout August, with opportunities to learn about career pathways through on site and online events. Please see the DfE Student Pathways Career Awareness Month Guide to see what is on offer throughout South Australia.

To support career awareness, Open Access is running specific workshops for students to explore their future. Please note the following key dates:

• SATAC Year 12 Information Session
  Wednesday 24^th July, 11.00 am (in lieu of Care Group)
  Year 12, Online (link to come)
  Join us online to learn about ATAR calculation, SATAC application process, admission pathways for universities and how to navigate selecting your preferences.

• VET Information Session
  Tuesday 30^th July, 3.30 pm
  Year 10 and 11, Online
  Come and learn about all things VET – eligibility, requirements and how to apply for a 2025 VET course. Parents/care givers encouraged to attend.
  REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/LGqgrDQaR

• Senior Years Come in Day
  Thursday, 15^th August
  Year 11 and 12, On site – Open Access College
  Save the date – more information to come!
  

• Marden Career Expo
  Thursday, 15^th August, 11.30 am – 1.00 pm
  Year 10 – 12, On site – Marden Senior College
  Join us on site to explore your pathway at our Career Expo! You will be exposed to a vast range of university and career pathways, be able to speak to people in the field, and walk away with a greater understanding of future career options. Parents/care givers are welcome to attend too. Students attending the Senior Years Come in Day will attend the Marden Career Expo as part of the program.
  Register here (if you are not attending the Senior Years Come in Day): https://forms.office.com/r/Ey15Y1z2u
• 2024 MTA Automotive Careers Day
  Are you considering a career in the automotive industry? If you are in Year 9, 10, 11 or 12, the MTA Careers Day is your opportunity to learn about careers in automotive. See the attached flyer for more information and to secure your free ticket.

• Term 3 Care Group
  Year 7 - 12
  Students will be exploring a range of topics and activities related to careers during Care Group lessons.

August is full of exciting opportunities to learn about pathways and your future. This is an amazing opportunity for new experiences and connecting with our school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please find attached a printable version of all the details of upcoming Careers Month and the Student Pathways and Careers Events Guide!