16. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
16.1 LANGUAGE & LEARNING
Language & Learning is part of VU College. We provide resources, run workshops, facilitate mentoring programs, operate Study Help and Writing Spaces and Student Rovers to support student learning.
Visit the SNAP website for more information.
Topics include:
- Maths Skills
- English Skills
- General Study Skills
- Faculty-Specific Resources
- TAFE Study Support
- Information about Peer Mentoring and Student Rovers
In addition, Language & Learning provides the following programs:
- Workshops for continuing HE students
- Study Help labs for VE students
- Workshops for International and NESB students
- Individual assistance (appointment necessary via the automated booking system)
- Web-based groups
Useful Links:
16.2 STUDENT CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Student Career Development (SCD) is part of the VU College. Careers Educators are available in the Learning Commons on a drop in basis for short consultations.
In addition, we provide resources, conduct career counselling sessions and run workshops and events to promote students' career development.
For more information, visit the Student Career Development website.
Services include:
- One on one career counselling sessions - book via 9919 4944
- Drops in session
- Online Jobs Board
- Resume checks via careers@vu.edu.au email
- Review of job applications
- Events and workshops
- Mock interviews
- Online careers counselling - careerscounselling@vu.edu.au
- Work Wizard- an online registry for students and graduates seeking jobs
In addition, SCD provide the following programs:
- Annual Careers Fair for students to meet graduate employers - every March
- Annual Government Expo to learn about working in the public sector and potential graduate opportunities - every September
- Career Bridge - mentoring program between students and industry
- Graduate Roadmap series - bi annual intensive career planning program
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