Resources

Study Work Grow 

SWG is a super comprehensive career resource aimed at supporting secondary school students and their families with career decisions.

To access this resource please use the attached flyer which outlines the steps involved. 

Inside the super useful Apply to Uni Guide 2023 (attached) SWG have covered:

• All of the pathways for 2024 entry
• Key application dates for each state & territory
• Step-by-step application guide
• How to change your preferences, and the cut-off dates for changes
• Alternative pathways for entry

Or you might prefer the short version below – a family conversation starter…

Other handy resources include:

• Gap Year Guide
• Job Spotlights such as Climate Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer
• Work experience suggestions for those that enjoy Social Media

Career Podcasts

• Arrive and Thrive: Tyson Day and Daniel Lunardi have created a podcast for students and educators. They interview interesting people in the world of careers. Tune in via https://bit.ly/47CPaXC They have also provided a handy career conversation starter (see below) which the adult and student can take turns at over a meal.
• That Careers Show: This podcast will feature interviews with inspiring people in different careers. Tune in via https://bit.ly/3YFIMuA

Careers with STEM

• Careers with STEM Job Kits: 27 free downloadable 8-page e-mags which offer a complete introduction to individual STEM careers. Electrical Engineer is the newest edition to these fabulous resources. https://careerswithstem.com.au/product-category/stem-job-kit/
• The A-Z of Health Jobs: Keen to explore a career in health? Passionate about science and people? Look beyond the health occupations you know about and read the A-Z of Health Jobs article written by Gemma Chiltern. Think – audiologist, epidemiologist, genetic counsellor, prosthetist, and vaccine scientist, https://bit.ly/3PhysWB
• Want to work in STEM but don’t want to go to uni? Watch this fantastic video about 5 people who pursued STEM careers through a VET pathway. They are working in the following professions: Carpenter, Arborist and horticulturalist, Metal fabricator, Lab technician, Aircraft maintenance engineer. https://bit.ly/3L26onY

Comparing Further Education

Good Universities Guide 2024 ratings are now live! 

You will be able to see how universities have performed across 14 student experience categories such as: 

• Overall student experience
• Graduate salary
• Full-time employment
• Student support
• Learner engagement. 

You can compare universities and filter results based on study area, www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

Course Seeker and Compare Education are other unbiased ways to compare further education options.

Job Seeker and Young Worker Resources

• Sophie Adderton from the Beacon Foundation recently recorded a podcast with the crew from Young Money Australia and discussed common questions about starting a new job. Listen to the podcast via https://bit.ly/47Qaj0P
• Explore Careers in partnership with Spotlight Group Holdings have written an article that contains tips for your next group interview. Read it at https://bit.ly/3OZCORb
• If you are planning to get a job or if you would like to study at university or TAFE next year, you will need a TFN. To start the application process, go to www.ato.gov.au
• Learn about your rights, responsibilities, how to resolve issues in the workplace and rules about unpaid work, www.fairwork.gov.au 
• How to stay safe - www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/young-workers
• An article all about free online interviewing practice tools - Free Online Interview Practice Tools (careertoolbelt.com)

National Careers Institute – School Leaver Supports

• Updated School Leaver Information Kit (SLIK) – which provides a range of information to young people from higher education and training options to financial assistance. The SLIK is available on www.yourcareer.gov.au/schoolleaver
• Parent and Careers Guide for School Leavers – available www.yourcareer.gov.au/schoolleaver
• Information booklets specific to ATSI school leavers; regional, rural and remote school leavers and school leavers with a disability.

ADF Careers

Please note that the Defence Careers has migrated to the new ADF Careers webpage www.adfcareers.gov.au/ 

And while you are exploring ADF Careers I would highly recommend checking out the resource “Your Guide to ADF Career Opportunities” – available here.

Australian Maritime College Career Resources

Brendan from AMC recently called in to drop off some resources. Students interested in Maritime Engineering, Ocean Seafaring, Global Logistics and Maritime Management are welcome to come and collect a hard copy of these resources from the Careers Office (Jericho 9)

Careers and Disability

Careers and disability: What are the facts? 20% of the Australian population have a disability. People with a disability are less than half as likely to participate in the workforce as other Australians. 45% live in poverty (more than half the OECD average). 30% of people with a disability are likely to complete Year 12, compared to 55% of the general population. 15% of people with a disability are likely to complete a Bachelors, compared to 24% of the general population. Source: https://www.nccd.edu.au/ 

Students with disability and their career influencers are encouraged to check out the Disability Gateway https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/employment  and Job Access https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/home