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REFLECTING ON HISTORY… This wall memorial by Shepparton ACE College students is an artistic interpretation of the Holocaust and how history can be indicative of current affairs. From left, social worker, Joel Hoffman and students, Sarah De Jong and Antonia Whitehead.

Photo: Nicholise Garner.

course preferences 1. ALWAYS LIST COURSES IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE! 2. CHECK COURSE SELECTION CRITERIA CAREFULLY 3. SOME COURSES CAN’T BE ADDED AFTER CERTAIN DATES 4. DON’T DELETE AND RE-ADD COURSES – USE THE RE-ORDERING ARROWS

5. CHANGING YOUR PREFERENCES DURING THE OFFER ROUNDS For further information or to find out more on when you can change your preferences, visit www.vtac.edu.au/ applying/courses/cop.html

Life changing opportunities for students POSSIBLY one of the biggest challenges when trying to teach young people, is inspiring them to want to learn, to invest their interest and become engaged in the process. I visited Shepparton ACE College and was immediately impressed by the sheer level and personal nature of student engagement.

Sheppar ton AC E College student, Antonia Whitehead said, “What I love about this place is that it is such an intimate environment in which every single teacher knows every single student. The teachers are flexible and go out of their way to adapt the curriculum in order to meet individual’s learning requirements.

The school has a focus on respect and responsibility, encouraging students to be responsible with the outcome being

model g raduates who learn respect and acceptance while building trusting relationships with teachers who are truly gifted at reaching students.”

Shepparton ACE College is a registered senior secondary college offering the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning.

Class sizes are 10 to 15 offering plenty of one to one time with teachers and as a registered training organisation, the college runs certificate and diploma courses with pathways to university.

Shepparton ACE College is taking enrolments now for 2017. For more information on courses offered and the college itself, drop in to 130 Rowe Street, Shepparton, call 5831 4029 or visit www. sheppartonace.com.au/

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Flexible pathways open opportunities THERE’S more than one way to achieve your dream, the message GOTAFE graduate, Mary Mallari would like to pass onto future students. Ms Mallari dreamed of going to university to pursue a career in accounting, but she was forced to change her plans.

Ms Mallari said, “Instead of going straight to university, I had two options. A, take a gap year or b, undertake a course with TAFE; I chose the second option.

“It wasn’t an easy decision. I was in tears because my initial plans didn’t work out as expected, but I was wrong. The opportunity to study at GOTAFE was the best decision I’ve ever made.”

Ms Mallari went on to complete both the Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40615) and Diploma of Accounting (FNS50215) within a year and is now studying at La Trobe University in Shepparton, while working as a junior accountant at MB+M Group.

GOTAFE offers hundreds of nationally recognised courses, providing students with practical hands-on skills, designed to allow students to follow their passion and increase their employability. GOTAFE also delivers flexible programs and enjoys a number of partnerships with some of Victoria’s largest universities, providing students with an alternative to direct entry.

Apply now for 2017. For a full list of available courses, visit gotafe.vic.edu.au or phone 1300 GOTAFE (468 233).

LET GOTAFE LEAD YOU TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE… GOTAFE graduate, Mary Mallari knows all too well the benefits of undertaking a course with GOTAFE. Photo: Supplied.

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future career path

By Nicholise Garner TOWARD the end of each year, many high school students prepare themselves for studies in their chosen career paths. Back when I was studying, I had no choice but to go to Melbourne for further education, but these days, Shepparton students have a plethora of reputable higher education courses available to them.

Shepparton’s La Trobe University student, Corinne Lancaster studied for three years receiving a Bachelor of Business Accounting before working locally at MB+M Accounting Group. Corinne said, “As a student, I felt that I was well looked after in my course, the classes were small and our lecturers got to know us all by name. My biggest impression was that my learning environment was very personal and inviting, which also helped me to make lasting friendships.”

La Trobe University’s Shepparton campus has a variety of new vocational courses, which are designed to get students career ready. New courses available from 2017 include, Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness), Bachelor of Human Services/Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education and Bachelor of Educational Studies.

Whether you’re fresh out of high school or wanting to expand your career opportunities as a mature age student, it is well worth investigating courses available to you at Shepparton’s La Trobe University. To learn more about the numerous study opportunities open to you at La Trobe University in 2017 and beyond, visit www.latrobe.edu.au

WORK TOWARDS YOUR GOALS… Shepparton’s La Trobe University student, Corinne Lancaster studied for three years receiving a Bachelor of Business Accounting before working locally at MB+M Accounting Group. Photo: Alicia Niglia.

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