AN ONLINE PRESENTATION FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS

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DATE
Tuesday 21 July 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (UTC+10)

Location
Online (after registering, a confirmation email will be sent with a Zoom link to join the presentation)

DURATION
60 minutes (including a 15 minute Q&A at the end)

COST
Free for Year 12 students (the event is sponsored by VTAC)

 ABOUT THIS PRESENTATION FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS

Curious about how you can get ahead in your career after you finish school?

Feeling the stress of Year 12 and uncertain about what comes next?

Join us for a practical webinar presented by Alana Kilmartin from Unserious Careers, designed to motivate you about where your career can take you and how to set yourself up for career success after Year 12. 

By registering, you'll go in the running to win a copy of Alana's book. VTAC will reach out to the winners.

ABOUT THIS SERIES

VTAC is excited to partner with Alana Kilmartin from Unserious Careers to deliver a series of engaging sessions to help students and families navigate the university application process. 

Across the series in July, career practitioners, year 12 students and parents will receive timely, practical guidance through Alana’s relatable and humorous take on navigating life after school. You can find the dates of these webinars below:

• Webinar 1: Career Practitioners - Monday 20th July @ 3pm
• Webinar 2: Year 12 Students - Tuesday 21st July @ 5pm (register on this page)
• Webinar 3: Year 12 Parents - Thursday 23rd July @ 6pm

Be sure to follow us on social media @vtacguide to explore all the content in the series. Our Instagram Lives will also give you the opportunity to hear directly from Alana and VTAC at key stages of the application cycle. You’ll be able to ask questions in real time and receive practical advice to help you feel confident and on track throughout the application process. 

Register now to secure your place.

ABOUT VTAC

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) is an independent shared admissions service facilitating access to tertiary education for learners in Victoria. VTAC supports young people, professionals, and learners at all stages of life to connect with further study to achieve their learning aspirations and dream careers.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Alana Kilmartin is the founder and author of Unserious Careers. She is passionate about helping young people make the most of the first five years of their career after they leave school. Since the start of 2025, Alana has travelled to 300 high schools across Australia and New Zealand. Her presentations blend storytelling and humour to make the topic of careers actually exciting. 

Ready to sign up? Hit the 'Register Now' button. If you have a question that isn't answered in the FAQ section below, please contact your school. Unserious Careers has organised this registration page so once you've registered, keep an eye on your inbox for a confirmation email.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Who is this session for?

This session is designed for students currently in Year 12. The final year of school can be intense - this session will help you reduce some of the pressure and start thinking about what else you need to do to set yourself up for success beyond Year 12. 

Q: What will be covered in the presentation? 

Alana will focus on three key areas:

• The Playbook For Success Beyond Year 12: What it is and the actions you need to take to start building yours

• The Casual Jog Years: What they are and why they're so important to start planning for

• The Career Support Team: Identifying who is going to help get you where you want to go...and who is going to hold you back

Q: Is this aimed at specific pathways? 

No, the presentation is general and there will be something you can take away regardless of what you’re interested in doing. We won’t be covering specific advice around university preferences etc.

Q: I already know what I want to do, should I still attend?

Short answer: Yes. 

Long answer: This presentation isn't about picking a pathway, it's about the actions and mindsets you need to build a successful career. This information will be helpful regardless of how confident you are in your career decisions. 

Q: Is this suitable if I have no idea what I want to do yet? 

Definitely. This session is especially helpful if you're still exploring options or feeling unsure. 

Q: When and how does the session take place? 

The session is live online via Zoom. You’ll receive the link in your confirmation email after registering and an option to add the event to your calendar.

Q: Will a recording be available? I may not be able to make it live.

Unfortunately, no. Audience members often share sensitive information so we think it is best to make it live only. A presentation may be recorded for our internal use. 

Q: How long is the session? What if I can’t stay for the whole time?

The session is 60 minutes, including a Q&A at the end where you can ask Alana questions directly. If you can’t stay for the whole time that’s totally fine - join us for however long you can. To get the most out of the presentation, we recommend setting the hour aside with no distractions.

Q: Is there a cost to attend?

The session is free for Year 12 students, with costs covered by VTAC.

Q: Can I ask questions during the session?

Absolutely! There will be a dedicated Q&A segment where you can ask questions live. Please note that Alana cannot provide specific advice around pathways. In this case she will refer you to the careers professional in your school or to VTAC. 

Q: Do I need to prepare anything in advance? 

No, just bring yourself (and maybe a pen and notepad!) 

Q: Can I share the registration link with my friends?

The more people who hear this information the better so feel free to share the registration link with your friends. 

Q: How do I register for the event? What happens next?

Hit the “Register Now” button on this page and fill in your details. You will then receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link to join the call. You will also have the option to add the event to your calendar. We will be sending reminder emails out before the event.

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