Resources

Arrive and Thrive

See below for the Career Conversation Dinner Menu from Arrive and Thrive, to start and support career conversations at home.

Building Ability Through Career Management: Parents/Carers of Young People with Disability

The information in this resource can be used to support parent/carers in improving their understanding and role as career development allies in the career journey of young people with disability ccca.edu.au/career-resources/disability-resources-for-parents-and-carers/

Careers in Agriculture

Many people believe working in the agriculture industry involves unskilled, low-paid roles, outside on farms in rural areas. But, in reality, the world of agricultural work needs a diverse range of skilled people working in different environments from the paddock to the plate. Discover more about these careers by accessing the Careers in Agriculture videos on the AgriFutures Australia website

Careers with STEM Update

2024 Open Days – a super handy list of every university open day happening in Australia (arranged by state). Plus a quiz to see if you are ready for Open Day.
Scholarships to explore and ask about at Open Day.
New Green Chemist Job Kit
New Cyber Security Analyst Job Kit
STEM + X webinar: Maths & Data recording can be viewed here. In this recording, you'll be introduced to a Sports Systems Statistician, an Energy Expert, and a Healthcare Mathematician. These individuals are at the forefront of applying mathematical principles and data skills to make significant impacts in their respective fields
Top Questions to Ask at Open Days and A-Z of Open Days and Meet 3 people whose lives were changed by a uni Open Day

Careers in Information Technology

Are you interested in IT, but not sure which course to choose? The Monash University ‘Find My FIT’ quiz is a fun way to discover which IT course is your best fit, from data science to games development, https://bit.ly/3513fmt
Careers with STEM especially the Technology section and the Quiz: Should you study computer science or data science?
This amazing website features an interactive ICT career wheel. www.careersfoundation.com.au

Career Village

CareerVillage.org: crowdsourcing career advice (oecd.org)

CareerVillage.org is a platform originating in the United States where students can ask questions about future careers of volunteers who are in those careers. Volunteers are notified of relevant questions and their responses are made publicly available. Multiple volunteers can respond to the same question and follow-up questions can be posted. CareerVillage.org aims to increase access to career information and advice for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The resource is designed to build the social capital of students by giving them access to an informal network of advisors.

Compass Career News – Handy Resources

Important Subjects for Tertiary Study in 2027: Year 10 students can use this resource as a quick reference/overview but it does not replace the actual VTAC Prerequisites for 2027 guide which will be published in July.
2024 Open Days Summary
2024 Early Entry Programs

2024_ImportantSubjectsForTertiaryStudy2027Entry.pdf

2024_OPEN DAYS 2024 Version 2.pdf

2024_Early Entry Programs for 2025 Entry_V2_June 2024.pdf

Forage: Virtual Work Experience

Year 12 students may feel a little stooged having missed out on the school Work Placement program in Year 10. And some current Year 10s may have not been able to secure an opportunity specific to their future interests. For those keen to experience a virtual work experience opportunity, Forage offers a free opportunity to showcase your skills and find your career fit via bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give students a genuine career advantage with Fortune 500 companies. Interested??? Free Virtual Work Experience Programs from Top Companies - Forage (theforage.com)

My Future – 6 ways to learn about the world of work

This handy infographic relates to opportunity awareness and helping young people with career exploration. Six ways for students to learn about the world of work (myfuture.edu.au)

Study Work Grow

How to apply to university in 7 steps - Study Work Grow

5 Qs to ask while you are on work experience

Understanding and developing transferrable skills in high school

Navigating university open days for high school students – tips and tricks

7 ways volunteering can benefit you

Teach the future – make an impact with a career in teaching

Victorian Government are looking for 4,000 new teachers. Are you in? If you’re thinking about a career in teaching, now is the time. Whether it’s about learning about the benefits of becoming a teacher, or finding out more about the teaching courses on offer, and/or pathways to becoming a teacher, students are encouraged to browse Victorian Government - Teach The Future.

Unique Student Identifier

A message from Unique Student Identifier Team

You may have heard of the Unique Student Identifier – or USI. It’s made up of ten letters and numbers and is a person’s education number for life. All higher education students graduating in 2023 and beyond need a USI, and all students doing nationally recognised training, be it a VET in Schools course or First Aid training, must have a USI.

Without a USI, higher education students won’t be able to access Commonwealth supported places or HELP loans. Furthermore, they won’t receive their statement of attainment, qualification, or award upon completion of their studies.

We urge you to encourage your students/young person, particularly those in the younger years considering VET in Schools or year 12’s thinking about further education to create their USI without delay.

The process is simple and can be completed in less than five minutes using one form of identification, such as a birth certificate or driver’s license.

For students who may have already created a USI but have forgotten their details, they can easily find their USI by following a few simple steps.

In addition to the practical benefits, creating a USI also empowers students to take ownership of their education and training journey. USI account holders can access their VET outcomes online in the form of an authenticated USI VET transcript – an Australian Government verified document that draws on information reported by providers to the national VET data collection.

VET transcripts can be used:

as a credit transfer or demonstrating pre-requisites for further training
as a backup if the original documentation is lost and cannot be replaced
to provide qualifications to employers and licensing bodies
to reduce unnecessary retraining that can result from lost credentials.

If you would like more help or information about the USI, please visit our website.

VicRoads

Digital driver licences are now available for all Victorian full licence holders.

Simply download the myVicRoads app and follow the instructions below.

The digital licence will be available to learner drivers and p-platers by 2025.

Visit the VicRoads or Service Victoria websites to find out more about the Digital Driver Licence, including:

How and where to use your digital driver licence
security features
how to check a digital licence

Victorian Skills Authority (VSA)

VSA has launched a new, free online resource for job seekers, career changers, students, teachers and career advisers.

The website pages provide insights into training and skills for high-demand industries across Victoria, future skills needs, career success stories and connections to support services. Written in plain language and designed to be accessible, the profiles make it easy for users to navigate through the wealth of information available.

Data from the VSA’s employment forecast dashboard and links to the Victorian Skills Gateway make the industry and regional profiles a one-stop location to access localised training information, career opportunities and future industry demands.

Explore the industry and regional profiles:

Industry profiles
Featuring detailed information on 15 high-demand industries in Victoria, highlighting key occupations and providing a glimpse into the vocational landscape.
Melbourne profiles and Regional Victoria profiles
Includes dedicated sections for 13 regions across Melbourne and regional Victoria, offering localised information to help users make informed decisions based on their area.
Training and career stories
Showcasing the inspiring stories of 25 Victorians who have taken a vocational education and training pathway to build or advance their careers.
Job market insights
Offering valuable information on immediate employment opportunities, future job trends, and the vocational training pathways to pursue them.

Visit Training and careers in Victoria’s growing industries on the VSA website for more details.

Your Career

Browse over 1,000 occupations available in Australia. You can filter and sort occupations by: qualifications, your interests, deal breakers, location, preferred industry. Find out the future demand for different occupations in the Australian job market, the estimated pay for those occupations, what training or courses are required and more!
Take the quiz on the Your Career website to find a career that suits you and your preferences.
Explore the many ways to gain new skills through study or training. On the Your Career website, you can:
- discover and compare thousands of vocational education and training (VET) courses offered in Australia, from a Certificate I to an Advanced Diploma

find links to more information about microcredentials and university courses
investigate Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships that provide recognised qualifications in over 500 occupations across 50 industries
explore Fee-Free TAFE—government funded courses in industries with skills shortages or growth areas.

Study and training are for everyone. Become a lifelong learner – upskilling and reskilling are excellent ways to help progress your career.

Your Career website offers tips and tricks (including videos) on how to get job ready, such as: how to build your first resume or improve your current one, the ins and outs of online interviewing, learning how to sell yourself to future employers and colleagues quickly by preparing an elevator pitch.
Home to many free resources that can help people in Australia make informed decisions about their careers. Some of these include: