There’s no shortage of careers advice out there. Everyone has something to share, a story to tell, an anecdote … that’s about 10 years out of date. You need up-to-date, reliable advice.
I’ve compiled some of my favourite resources and go to websites to help you get the answers you need.
Here’s where you apply for most universities in NSW
University Admissions Centre gives you a step by step guide here:
Also info on Educational Access Scheme, Schools Recommendation Scheme and more. PLUS info for parents.
Information regarding financing tertiary study
StudyAssist provides information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
Watch out for unis who offer apply direct.
Excelsia College Sydney (formerly Wesley Institue)
And you might be interested in some of the University degrees offered by TAFE.
Not listed here, as there simply is too many, lots of private colleges have degree programs and pathways to university too.
Vocational education and Training (VET)
Offered through TAFE colleges and private institutions, VET courses are based on teaching workplace skills. There’s been a lot of changes over the past few years so do a thorough check of the college and the course before you enrol.
TAFE NSW continues to offer workplace skills training
Excellent websites for skilled work options
SkillsOne – hundreds of videos about getting a trade or a skill
Skills Road – advice, resources, and a job board
The Australian Government has set up the My Skills website to help you choose the course that is right for you. A really useful place to learn more about work trends for the future.
Some of the best advice for school leavers is found at Youth Central. It’s a Victorian website that features excellent advice for young people on a range of topics PLUS their career section will help school leavers make a great start.
For advice on apprenticeships:
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au Information about apprenticeships
www.aapathways.com.au/ Details about apprenticeships
www.grouptraining.com.au Find a relevant group training company
Job seeking:
Online with major retail employers
Local Facebook job search pages
Use your network and ask people who know people
Online at Seek, CareerOne, Jora, Spot Jobs
For great advice on preparing for your interview – Youth Central
For when you’re thinking more deeply about future career options.
My Future Career Insight – written by industry leaders
Including some by me:
Volunteering: Say yes to your next career opportunity
Graduate progams: Give yourself a head start
10 tips to help you build a successful creative career
My Career Match
Truity: Personality and Career tests
Contact me to purchase an access code.
Values and Character assessment including Youth and Adult – VIA Institute on Character
Foundation of Young Australians has recently published a series on future work. High recommended to you.
Careers & Enterprise Company are also sharing really interesting research on their work. Again, high recommended to you.
For Millenials (actually people of all ages) Adam Smiley Poswolsky
And one more thinker I love, Brad Montague. Creator of Kid President and Montague Workshop. He leads with, “Join the joyful rebellion”. I am there!
