Resources
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 scheduled to run in October 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
Labour Market Insights to be archived and AATIS to be decommissioned L
Labour Market insights is no longer being update and those interested in this information are encouraged to access the Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) website.
Australian Apprenticeship information and resources will be transitioning to a new website delivered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). The Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website (www.aapathways.com.au), along with AATIS’ social media accounts, will be decommissioned by 31 December 2023.
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)
Careers with STEM – Careers with Defence Mag out now!
Did you know there are unique jobs you can do working in STEM and Defence that you won’t find anywhere else? Careers with STEM: Defence is filled with real-world career profiles bound to inspire, as well as practical tips and advice from Defence personnel in a range of exciting fields. In this special edition, we explore Defence + STEM + ‘X’ - where X is your area of interest - whether that’s space, maritime, quantum, cyber security, food & agriculture, apprenticeships or robotics & AI.
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.
Handy resources available now
- Early Entry Guide
- Scholarships Guide
- Getting a Job Guide
- Loads of Job Spotlights
- Subject Selection Workbook, Subject Selection Guide and Subject Selection Calculator
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
ADF GAP Year
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
Australian Border Force Careers
The ABF regularly recruits for Entry level - Border Force Officers. The Border Force Officer Recruit Training (BFORT) program is an entry level program, which prepares applicants for a career in the Australian Border Force (ABF).The ABF undertakes varied and challenging work and is looking to attract people with a wide range of skills, capabilities and experience. People are encouraged to apply if you want to:
- play a critical role in protecting Australia’s border,
- be part of a diverse workforce that represents the community the ABF serves,
- are willing to commit to the ABF values and behaviours,
- maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism.
To apply for a Border Force Officer Recruit position applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen - you must show evidence of this during the recruitment process,
- be 18 years of age or older when applying,
- have a minimum Year 10 Certificate with a Cert IV/Diploma level qualification or Trade Certificate and/or relevant work experience,
- be able to obtain an Australian Government security clearance and an Employee Suitability Clearance.
Working for the Australian Border Force (ABF) provides the opportunity to work across the country or the world. Recruits will be on the front-line protecting Australia’s border, whether it be:
- processing passengers at an air or seaport
- clearing cargo at an air or sea port
- clearing mail at a clearance centre
- patrolling the Australian coastline in an ABF vessel
- working at a district office
- investigating illegal border activity
- working at a detention centre
- locating and detaining unlawful non-citizens.
The ABF typically advertises BFORT positions several times per year, however this can change due to operational priorities. When applications are open, an ‘apply now’ button will be featured on the Overview page. This will take applicants to ‘Home Affairs Career Opportunities’ page where an application can be submitted.
Students are encouraged to browse Entry level - Border Force Officer Recruit to learn more, including salaries, etc., and to keep updated about when applications will next open.
For consideration
Top paying jobs
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed the highest paid Aussie jobs, with the medical profession taking out four of the top 10.
The new data from the ATO revealed the average Aussie wage was $68,289 per year and the median Aussie wage was just $50,980 per year.
According to the data, 44.5 per cent - the biggest proportion of workers - earn between $44,001 and $120,000 per year.
Source: ATO reveals the top 10 highest paid jobs in Australia (yahoo.com)
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
‘Don’t you want to be a lawyer?’ I got an ATAR of 95 but chose to become a mechanic
This article received some amazing traction, and if you haven’t already seen it – it's worth the read! Ashley Beeby wrote an opinion piece about her decision to pursue mechanics rather than play the ATAR game. Sydney Morning Herald. Our favourite headline of the week goes to the In her words, “Young people, I think, too often dismiss our interests as viable career choices. Enjoying the work we do daily can lead us to new chances and successes.” - A great piece for the “don’t waste your ATAR” crowd.