VU Community Gateways is a new initiative of Victoria University. It provides career and study help for people who want to return to study or are considering a change of careers.

VU Community Gateways can assist you to:

• gain recognition for skills you already have
• decide where to start when you return to study
• follow study pathways that will help you achieve your future career
• find the program that is right for you

The Learning Store at Highpoint

The Learning Store is where skilled career counsellors can help you make informed decisions about your career. You can also plan ways to reach these career goals.

This process may help you identify your interests and abilities and explore opportunities available to you.

The Learning Store is an initiative of Victoria University (VU), Highpoint Shopping Centre and The GPT Group.

 Services include:

• career education resources and workshops
• career counselling (by appointment, call +61 3 9919 6100)
• skills recognition advice and referral
• return to study assistance
• course information - community, TAFE and university
• accredited courses in retail management and small business management

If you are interested in exploring some online resources to help with planning your career, you might be interested in consulting the Victoria University Student Career Development site. On this site you will find resources to assist with career exploration as well as job seeking skills such as resume writing, interview preparation and job search.

Activities at the Learning Store

New Year, new job? Part 1 Job Applications

Thursday 16 February 12.00pm to1.30pm

Looking to change jobs in 2012?  Not sure how to sell your skills and achievements in your resume and cover letter? Learn how to create a winning job application in this FREE workshop.

New Year, new job? Part 2 Interview Skills

Thursday 23  February 12.00pm to 1.30pm

Made it to the interview stage, but not sure how to go about selling yourself?  Learn about common interview questions, and how to go about answering them in a way that will impress recruiters.  Time will be provided to practise your skills in pairs.

Thease are FREE workshops. 

Bookings are essential:  Phone 0431 656 360 or email thelearningstore.highpoint@vu.edu.au

Youth Community Gateways

Youth Community Gateways will take you places. It provides programs and services to attract and engage young people in education.

It operates out of the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine, which is a centre comprising ten other youth specific agencies. Young people can receive advice on returning to study, course information and study pathways by making an individual appointment with a careers adviser.

Youth Community Gateways can also assist young people to fill out direct entry applications and navigate the VTAC system.

Young people are welcome to drop-in or book an appointment from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

• Career investigation
• Course investigation
• Application assistance
• Skills recognition

Contact us

Activities in your community

The portable Community Gateways provides an outreach service in community settings such as neighbourhood houses, community centres and libraries. Career counselling is available to community members by appointment.

Make an appointment

Call +61 3 9919 6100 to make an appointment

Career Planning workshops are also conducted at local centres. You can book in for a workshop by calling the community centre below.

Date	Location	Notes
Thursday 2 February	Sydenham Library, Watergardens Shopping Centre	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Monday 6 February	Heathdale & Neighbours’ Community Shed, 57A Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Monday 6 February	Bowes Ave Community Centre, 27-31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West	Writing a Winning Resume workshop, Call 8325 1890 to book your place.
Tuesday 7 February	VUHQ (VU City Flinders Campus, Melbourne)	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Wednesday 8 February	Victoria University College Hub, Room N128, Footscray Nicholson Campus	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Thursday 9 February (PM)	Flemington Community Centre, 25 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington	Career Counselling for clients of the centre.
Monday 13 February	Sunbury Library, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Wednesday 15 February	Victoria University College Hub, Room N128, Footscray Nicholson Campus	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Thursday 16 February	Wyndham Vale Community Centre and Library, 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Friday 17 February	Altona North Library, Corner Millers and McArthurs Roads, Altona North	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Monday 20 February	Caroline Springs Library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd (Corner of Lake St), Caroline Springs	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Tuesday 21 February	Footscray Library, 56 Paisley Street, Footscray	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Wednesday 22 February	Victoria University College Hub, Room N128, Footscray Nicholson Campus	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Thursday 23 February	In the Mobile Gateway Vehicle which will be parked between Hume Global Learning Centre and the Hume City Council Offices, Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Monday 27 February	VUHQ (VU City Flinders Campus, Melbourne)	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Tuesday 28 February	Melton Library, in the Mobile Gateway Vehicle. The Melton Library is currently located at the Victoria University Melton Campus, Rees Road, Melton South	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Wednesday 29 February	Victoria University College Hub, Room N128, Footscray Nicholson Campus	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Thursday 1 March	Sydenham Library, Watergardens Shopping Centre	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Monday 5 March	Heathdale & Neighbours’ Community Shed, 57A Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Wednesday 7 March from 10.00 am	Bowes Ave Community Centre, 27-31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West	Your Fabulous Career, career planning workshop.  Call 8325 1890 to book your place.
Wednesday 7 March afternoon	Victoria University College Hub, Room N128, Footscray Nicholson Campus	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Thursday 8 March  pm	Flemington Community Centre, 25 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington	Career Counselling for clients of the centre.
Friday 9 March	VUHQ (VU City Flinders Campus, Melbourne)	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Monday 12 March	Sunbury Library, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Tuesday 13 March	Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, Central Square Shopping Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Wednesday 14 March	Victoria University College Hub, Room N128, Footscray Nicholson Campus	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Thursday 15 March	Wyndham Vale Community Centre and Library, 86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Monday 19 March	Caroline Springs Library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd (Corner of Lake St), Caroline Springs	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Tuesday 20 March	Footscray Library, 56 Paisley Street, Footscray	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Wednesday 21 March	Victoria University College Hub, Room N128, Footscray Nicholson Campus	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Thursday 22 March	In the Mobile Gateway Vehicle which will be parked between Hume Global Learning Centre and the Hume City Council Offices, Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Monday 26 March	VUHQ (VU City Flinders Campus, Melbourne)	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Tuesday 27 March	Melton Library, in the Mobile Gateway Vehicle. The Melton Library is currently located at the Victoria University Melton Campus, Rees Road, Melton South	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.
Wednesday 28 March	Victoria University College Hub, Room N128, Footscray Nicholson Campus	Career Counselling. Call 9919 6100 to book your place.

Mobile Gateways vehicle

The Mobile Gateways vehicle (MGV) travels to different areas within the community.

There are skilled career advisers on board to provide information, advice and assistance with your return to study and your career options.

The MGV is a large rigid body vehicle. It is able to comfortably accommodate the delivery of classes and workshops for up to 15 people. 

It can also be used as an information booth, health-screening clinic and many other activities.  It carries laptops, which have wireless broadband Internet access, a large LCD screen for DVD or PowerPoint presentations and is fully air-conditioned.  The Gateways vehicle can be deployed almost anywhere as it can generate its own power if necessary.

Contact us

Make an appointment to meet with a career counsellor at the VU Community Gateway:

Phone: +61 3 9919 6100
Email: gateways@vu.edu.au