For Young People & Parents

Career Advice Australia

Helping young people aged 13-19 connect to their future - www.connecttoyourfuture.dest.gov.au 

Where To Now? 

 

Where to Now? Provides information on the choice of courses available to students in the last two years of secondary school.  These include VCE, VCAL and VET. You can read stories from recent graduates of the VCE, VCAL and Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs, which show that it is also possible to begin these qualifications before Year 11 and 12.

  

Youth Central

 

youthcentral is the Victorian Government's web-based initiative for young people aged 12-25, overflowing with great information and articles about everything from finding a job, choosing a course to the latest  releases  in CDs music and games.

 

My Future

 

Australia’s online career information and exploration service.  Provides information and resources for young people, parents and carers related to career development.  Visit  www.myfuture.edu.au

 

Job Juice

 

A uesful resource to assist young people to find a career direction and look for employment. Visit - www.jobjuice.gov.au 

 

The Real Game Series


The Real Game Series is a career and life skills education programme to help students to see the connection between school studies and life after school.  This site provides information on the five Australian programmes for students aged 8- 18 years.


National Industry Career Specialist

 

National Industry Career Specialists work with key stakeholders to inform Regional Industry Career Advisers (RICAs), industry, employers and businesses about emerging skills needs, training pathways and career opportunities within the following ten emerging industries.

 

Job Guide On-Line

 

The Job Guide On-Line describes over 500 occupations and education and training requirements.  The site also includes information on career planning and exploring pathways.

BATFORCE (Barwon Adolescent Task Force)

 

BATForce, as the peak youth affairs body of the Barwon Region, strives to improve opportunities and choices for all young people, aged 10-25 years, by maintaining an informed impartial open network of youth, community sector agencies and schools, which advocates for the interests of young people and the network.  

Department of Education - Senior Secondary and Youth Transitions


Many education and training options are available to students during their senior secondary years. There are a range of programs and tools available to schools to assist students to navigate through these options and to support them in their transitions.  Visit Secondary and Youth Transitions

 

Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathways


For information on Career Pathways options for Apprenticeships, Traineeships and VET in Schools, go to Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathways.

 

Youth Services Victoria

 

Youth Services Victoria enables you to search for youth support services and health practitioners in your area.