Resources
Senior Secondary Pathways Reform
The attached flyer outlines what you need to know about changes to Victoria’s senior secondary school certificates.
Parents/Carers of Young People with Disability
ACD Teens & Beyond Workshop is free for parents / carers of young PWD aged 13-18yo to attend. This is an opportunity for Parents & Carers to identify their child’s strengths & passions & to commence innovative thinking about their young person with a disability when leaving school & looking for employment options and/or Independent Living.
These workshops are currently running now, and the next set of Teens & Beyond ‘free’ parent/ carer workshops is in October 2022 - see flyer below:
https://www.acd.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ACD-Workshop-Program-2022_accessible020522.pdf
https://www.acd.org.au/workshops-and-peer-support/
MADN & AATIS blog seriesAATIS in proud partnership with Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network (MADN) bring you a series of blog posts and resources to support those living with a disability, to understand Australian Apprenticeships and how they can be a viable pathway for all Australians. Find out more here.
The five blogs each have a different theme:
- Getting the most out of an apprenticeship or traineeship
- The benefits of doing an Australian Apprenticeship
- The way that parents, carers and allies can support careers transitions
- Support for Australian Apprentices with disability
- Choosing the right employer
Job Outlook and LMIP decommissioned :(
As mentioned in prior Career Newsletters, the Labour Market Information Portal (LMIP) and Job Outlook websites have been moved to the updated National Skills Commission (NSC) website. Sadly Job Outlook will be decommissioned early this month. But the new version is quite easy to use and can be checked out at Labour Market insights.
Forage: Virtual Work Experience
Year 11 and 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)
Careers with STEM: Maths & Data magazine
Stumped on how to kickstart a career that shows off your maths skills? The Term 2, 2022 edition of Careers with STEM is here to bust maths myths, highlight real-life career role models, and inspire the next generation of maths& data professionals in Australia.Find your dream gig by combining your talent for numbers with your passion for literally anything – health, security, sustainability, education and much more.
Plus, flip the cover to find our special 7-page economics section.Look out for the free copies of Careers with STEM: Maths & Data that we've sent to your school or uni this term. To order additional copies or read our free online version head here.
Careers with STEM – 4 new job kits
Careers with STEM Job Kits are free downloadable 8-page e-mags which offer a complete introduction to individual STEM careers.
EducationUSA
EducationUSA is a U.S. Government office delivering free expert services around the world helping international students to turn a dream into a reality. EducationUSA Australia is pleased to announce the release of a new podcast series ‘Graduate In The USA'. Each episode is a conversation with an expert, from admission personnel to a college sport coach, from athletes to a former U.S. Ambassador. Get the inside word on how students can give it their best shot, and what life will be like in the U.S. when they get there.
The first episode was released on April 27, with new episodes released each Wednesday for the next 5 weeks.
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/graduate-in-the-usa/id1620272403
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zvLU8977GQ63aMWYXdWSp
Want to learn more, have questions you want answered or want to engage with EducationUSA Australia? Visit: https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/contact-educationusa-australian-offices/
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.
Explore your global university options
Are you interested in learning about universities from around the world? Crimson Education has developed a YouTube channel that profiles global universities. You can access the channel at https://bit.ly/2qcWRiX
Writing a great personal statement
Free courses, comps, info and webinars for students interested in digital technologies and careers in cybersecurity
- Pre-recorded webinar from PWC “Hacking a career in cybersecurity” and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MpfrfHfLao&t=11s
- www.mycomputerbrain.net (a Queensland-based provider) is offering their fascinating AI courses for free, along with other courses on algorithms and the internal workings of computers.
- Interactive Career Wheel, designed to assist students with exploring careers in technology https://www.careersfoundation.com.au/
ADF GAP Year – there is still time to apply for some roles
Gap Year is a great option for students interested in experiencing life in the Navy, Army or Air Force. In just 12-months, they’ll gain a great salary package, security and stability, unparalleled skills and experience, plus friends for life. All of which will help them decide on a future career.There’s still time for students to apply. For more info call 13 19 01 or visit defencejobs.gov.au
For consideration
School matters – Positive attitude towards school improves earnings and career satisfaction!
Source: OECD Indicators of Teenage Career Readiness
15 Jobs you will be recruiting for in 2030
- Organ Creator
- AR journey builder
- Metaverse planner
- Biofilm installer
- Earthquake forecaster
- Makeshift structure engineer
- Algorithm bias auditor
- Rewilder
- Human-machine teaming manager
- Digital currency advisor
- Drone traffic optimizer
- Autonomous car mechanic
- Smart home design manager
- Agile supply chain worker
- Garbage engineer/designer
Source and details: CERIC – Career Wise Weekly
20 jobs that don’t exist anymore
Humans are constantly inventing and innovating, so some jobs just disappear - check out these 20 jobs that people used to do... Learn more
Employment data for our region
Few will know, but in a past life I studied economics and I particularly enjoyed labour economics. So, if like me, you are keen to see the labour market information for our region check out this Labour Market Insight link
Worth noting: unemployment has declined slightly, health care is the largest employing industry and women make up over three quarters (76%), sales is the largest employing occupation.
Skillsroad 2021/2022 Employment Report
To find out more about the state of our youth today, check out our Skillsroad 2021/22 Employment Report to find all the data.
“A brief summary of findings: While young Australians looking for work are excited about the future, they’re also facing a crisis in confidence – requiring a stronger focus on mental wellbeing, earlier career discussions and a reminder that a lack of skills for entry-level positions is totally normal at this early career stage” p8.
One of the many notable visuals:
