Quick links
Quick links takes you directly to a wide range of local and
national websites that will provide further information about
education, training and employment. Throughout Year 12 - what next?
you will find links to many other useful sites. Some of the most
useful are:
www.thesource.gov.au/involve/ayf.asp
 gives you access to the discussion paper and consultation open to all young Australians and members of the youth sector to submit your ideas and views on the new Australian Youth Forum.
The Forum will allow young Australians to have a direct voice to government and participate in Federal Government policy development and decision making. Consultation closes on
30 May 2008.
www.myfuture.edu.au
is
an online career service designed to help you explore and plan your
career. You can explore career options based on your skills,
interests and values, and find information about occupations, where
the jobs are and related courses.
www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au
provides an in-depth look at over 500 occupations and related
education and training options. You can search for occupations you
are interested in, the personal requirements of the job, employment
opportunities and what education and training is needed.
www.goingtouni.gov.au
is
an information source for higher education students, providing
information about universities and the changes to Australian higher
education.
www.australia.gov.au/skillsforthefuture
provides information on Australian Apprenticeships, Australian
Technical Colleges, the Career Advice Australia network, and a range
of new initiatives to help workers 25 years or older to start or
upgrade their qualifications.
www.australia.gov.au/australianapprenticeships
provides information on Australian Apprenticeships, including how to
find one, what an Australian Apprenticeship involves and where to
get more local information.
www.aajobpathways.com.au
to
find out where Australian Apprenticeships are available and follow
links to job pathways charts and job descriptions.
www.australia.gov.au/careeradviceaustralia
helps 13 and 19 year olds get the skills, training and advice they
need to start planning their future.
www.workplace.gov.au
has detailed information on occupations and jobs. The Job Outlook
link provides a snapshot of employment prospects to 2010-11 for a
large range of occupations.
www.getatrade.gov.au
is
for students, parents and industry and is all about careers in areas
of skill shortage. It also provides information and pointers that
will help you consider the full range of careers and training
options in a range of industries.
www.ntis.gov.au
is
an extensive database on vocational training and education (VTE) in
Australia.
www.avcc.edu.au
an
informative general website on Australian higher education. Through
the area for students you can link in to each university to explore
their programs, courses and scholarship opportunities.
www.graduatecareers.com.au
provides employment information and career opportunities for
graduates from higher education institutions and provides career
education support and services.
www.jobjuice.gov.au
has lots of career, job search assistance, apprenticeship and
training information designed for young people.
www.thegoodguides.com.au
has information on careers, institutions and courses and can help
you choose the best course, campus and institution (TAFE and
university) to meet your needs.
www.dest.gov.au
provides access to a range of policy and program information,
including on careers, vocational training and education (VTE),
Australian Apprenticeships and higher education by linking in to a
range of interesting websites.
www.dest.gov.au/careerdevelopment
is
where you can find out about the range of career information
products available to download or order online.
www.abc.net.au/acedayjobs
has online videos about Australians working in jobs they are
passionate about.
www.abc.net.au/catapult
showcases innovative and creative ideas in business, science and
industry in action.
www.australiantechnicalcolleges.gov.au
provides both academic and vocational education for students in
Years 11 and 12 based on local industry needs.
www.careersinscience.gov.au
has relevant and interesting information about career pathways and
opportunities in science.
www.centrelink.gov.au
is
where you can access support services and programs to continue
your education and training or work.
www.enya.org.au
promotes the active participation of young people in business.
www.gapaustralia.org
outlines opportunities to live and work in a different country and
culture, to take a break from study and develop your confidence.
www.innovation.gov.au
is
a website for innovative and entrepreneurial young Australians.
www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook
contains current labour market information including job prospects,
employment rates and average incomes.
www.open.edu.au
is
a flexible way to study toward a university degree off campus.
http://smartmoves.questacon.edu.au
for career pathways and opportunities in science, engineering and
technology.
www.thesource.gov.au
has information on programs, services and resources for young
people between the ages of 12 and 25.
www.training.com.au
has links to Vocational and Technical Education.
www.workplace.gov.au
provides information about employment in Australia including wages
and working conditions, labour markets and careers.
www.volunteeringaustralia.org
details a range of opportunities for volunteers. State and
Territory Tertiary Admission Centres (TACs) – These centres provide
general information on university study and some TAFE programs, and
lead in to comprehensive information on institutions, available
courses, entry requirements and course “cut-off” ranks. Their main
function is to receive and process applications for university and
some TAFE courses at the Diploma level.
Note: The Northern Territory and Tasmania do not have
centralised admission centres and applications for entry should
be made directly to the institutions concerned in those two
regions. State (and Territory) Training Authorities (STAs) –
these websites provide information about each state’s vocational
education and training system, Australian Apprenticeships and in
some cases higher education.
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