From your Pathways Team
Unlock Your Future: Post-School Study is Your Ultimate Career Advantage!
Exciting news for everyone planning their next career move! Jobs and Skills Australia has just released its Australian Jobs 2026 report, and the message couldn't be clearer: investing in post-school training is the single best way to supercharge your career.
More than 90% of employment growth over the decade to 2035 is expected to require some form of post-secondary training, and 70% of Australians aged 15 to 74 now hold, or are working towards, a post-school qualification.
In today’s job market 90% of employers are looking for post-school qualifications, interestingly 50% of those advertised jobs call for a VET qualification, compared with 40% requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher.
University isn’t the only ticket to a rewarding career and there are plenty of opportunities available
Apprenticeships and traineeships in particular let students earn a wage while they train, with financial support available to help cover the costs along the way.
With both practical trades and university degrees in such high demand, there has never been a better time to explore further education! Whether it is Universities for those traditional degrees or Dual-sector universities, which seamlessly blend hands-on VET courses, TAFE certificates, and traditional degrees under one roof or simply TAFE's and other Training Institutions the Victorian University Open Day season officially launches this weekend with Swinburne University of Technology!
As a premier dual-sector university, Swinburne gives you the absolute best of both worlds. Whether you're aiming for a fast-tracked VET qualification, a hands-on apprenticeship, a university degree, or a combination of both, visiting Open Days gives students and parents the opportunity to speak directly with academics and industry experts, tour campus facilities, and explore flexible pathway options tailored to individual goals.
Open Days the first step in making an informed, confident decision about post-school education.
Don't wait to shape your future! Grab your friends, check out Swinburne this weekend, and take that first step confidently toward a brilliant career!
Check out the full schedule to the Open Day Season!