Career Information for Young People
Job Guide describes over 500 occupations and education and training requirements for each
of those occupations. It also includes information on how you can plan your career, explore
training pathways and provides practical advice on finding a job.
www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au.
myfuture is an online career service designed to help you to explore and plan your career.
myfuture has a personal career exploration and decision making tool and provides
information about occupations, scholarships, study and training options.
www.myfuture.edu.au.
Year 12—what next? is an online resource with tips and ideas about exploring different
career pathways and further education and training options. www.year12whatnext.gov.au.
Australian Apprenticeships combine paid work with structured training to give young
people nationally recognised industry qualifications.
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.
The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program helps vulnerable job seekers experiencing
barriers to skilled employment to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship.
www.deewr.gov.au/accessprogram.
The National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program aims to help people with a
disability to move between school, Vocational Education and Training (VET), university and
work. NDCOs can help you with information and advice about post-school options, and put
you in touch with appropriate people to help you undertake further study and find suitable
employment. www.deewr.gov.au/ndco.
Bullseye Posters link to up to 33 school subjects with potential jobs and provides
information about the education and training levels required. www.deewr.gov.au/bullseye.
Youth Connections can support you to complete Year 12 or an equivalent qualification if you
are facing difficulties. If you have already left school, and didn’t finish Year 12, Youth
Connections can help you to get back into education or training.
www.youth.gov.au/transitions
Career Information for Young People
www.aapathways.com.au Find out about Australian Apprenticeships job pathways and
availability.
www.abc.net.au/acedayjobs Videos of Australians working in jobs they are passionate
about.
Australian Apprenticeships combine paid work with structured training to give people
nationally recognised industry qualifications. www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
www.communityactivecareers.com.au Information and advice about careers in the
community services and health industries.
www.deewr.gov.au/DES Disability Employment Services can help people with disability,
injury or health condition to find and keep a job.
www.deewr.gov.au/NEIS The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme helps eligible job seekers
interested in starting and running a small business.
www.deewr.gov.au/JSA Job Services Australia gives eligible job seekers increased flexibility
and access to support and services.
www.deewr.gov.au/vetfeehelp VET FEE-HELP is an income contingent loan scheme for the
VET sector that assists eligible students undertaking certain VET courses.
www.enya.org.au Promotes the active participation of young people in business.
www.fairwork.gov.au Information about Australia’s national workplace relations system.
Study Assist provides information to students about Australian Government assistance for
financing tertiary study. The website offers information on courses, providers, Government
loan schemes, student support services and publications. www.studyassist.gov.au.
www.graduatecareers.com.au Employment and career opportunities for graduates.
www.grouptraining.com.au Find out about traineeships and apprenticeships.
www.ics.deewr.gov.au Helps Indigenous students by providing money to cover living costs
while studying, as well as paid work experience.
www.indigenousjobsaustralia.com.au Connects Indigenous Australian job seekers to
employers who are searching for Indigenous employees.
Indigenous Employment Line Information on Indigenous employment programs, phone
1802 102.
www.jobaccess.gov.au Information for matters relating to the employment of people with a
disability.
www.joboutlook.gov.au A career and labour market research information site.
www.jobsearch.gov.au A free service to help job seekers find jobs and career information.
Career Information for Young People
www.deewr.gov.au/llnp Helps eligible job seekers improve their English language, literacy
and numeracy.
www.ntis.gov.au Provides information about courses, qualifications, competencies, training
packages and Registered Training Organisations.
www.open.edu.au A flexible way to study toward a university degree off-campus.
www.skillsinfo.gov.au Information on education and training and skill shortages.
www.gooduniguide.com.au Find courses and places to study and check out ratings of
universities, campuses and courses.
www.volunteeringaustralia.org A range of opportunities for volunteers.
www.youth.gov.au A central hub of government information for young people.
For more information visit www.deewr.gov.au/careerdevelopment.