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The links below are intended to assist users of our site in obtaining information which may be of assistance to them. The CAA does not endorse or take any responsibility for the material contained in these sites. Scroll down or click on the sub-categories listed below to navigate down the page to those links.
GENERAL LINKS OF INTEREST
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
https://www.acer.org/assessment/higher-education-assessments
Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board
http://www.aqf.edu.au/
Careers Advisory Service (CAS)
http://www.cas.det.nsw.edu.au
Council of Catholic School Parents NSW/ACT
www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au
Job Jumpstart
https://jobjumpstart.gov.au/
HECS
https://www.ato.gov.au/rates/help,-tsl-and-sfss-repayment-thresholds-and-rates/
National Disability Coordination Officer Program (NDCO)
http://www.deewr.gov.au/ndco/
National Training Information Service (NTIS) – search for Private Provider accreditation
http://www.ntis.gov.au/
NESA - NSW Education Standards Authority
https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home
TAFE New South Wales
http://www.tafensw.edu.au/
Universities Admission Centre (UAC) NSW
http://www.uac.edu.au
Universities Australia
http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/
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Description |
Link |
| National Career Development Strategy (2012) |
Downloadable as a PDF report along with other relevant documents |
Click Here |
| Australian Blueprint for Career Development |
A valuable resource for downloadable programs and resources |
Click Here |
| Careers Adviser Courses |
Endorsed courses for Professional recognition |
Click Here |
| WOW: World of Work |
WOW is a FREE careers learning program that build students’ personal and enterprise skills. Tailored for students in Years 8-10, WOW activities facilitate meaningful career-linked experiences that aim to answer: ‘What does it take to succeed in life and work?’ WOW is available as an online, interactive course that can be accessed by students on their computers. |
Click Here |
| NCVER |
National Centre for Vocational Education Research |
Click Here |
| VOCEDplus |
NCVER research database |
Click Here - (current focus on Apprenticeships and Traineeships) |
| Education Council |
The latest version of the original MCEETYA |
Click Here |
| Graduate Careers Australia |
Produces updates on the AGS and other related project activities via Survey News |
Click Here |
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| Smart and Skilled |
Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW vocational education and training system. It's helping people get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers. |
Click Here |
| Careers and Transition Resource Kit |
The lesson plans and supporting resources. Lessons are targeted at students from Year 6 to Year 10. Lessons are organised according to the career development process. e.g. Self awareness; Opportunity awareness; Decision learning; Transition planning; Vocational Education and Training (VE&T) options and Pathways |
Click Here |
| LSAY |
Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) has been designed to increase understanding of key transitions and pathways in the lives of young people, particularly the transitions from compulsory schooling to further education and training, and the labour market. |
Click Here |
| SkillsIQ |
Information and resources to help with skills, training and development |
Click Here |
| Educators Toolkit |
Florida USA based resource that may provide some useful resources |
Click Here |
| Career Moves |
PDF document on the expectations and destinations of NSW Secondary school students |
Click Here |
| Graduate Careers |
Reports on where Graduates end up in the workforce |
Click Here |
| Careers Works |
A comprehensive collection of careers related resources and sources for secondary students |
Click Here |
AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY ADMISSION CENTRES
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
http://www.vtac.edu.au/
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
http://www.qtac.edu.au/
South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre
http://www.satac.edu.au/
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre
http://www.tisc.edu.au/
Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory
http://www.cdu.edu.au/
University of Tasmania
http://www.utas.edu.au/
OTHER CAREER EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Centre for Career Education (formerly CEAV)
http://www.ceav.vic.edu.au
Career Education Association of Western Australia
http://www.ceawa.org.au
UAC
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Description |
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| School link update for Career Advisers |
Selection of useful PDF’s to download – e.g. All about UAC for Parents. |
Click Here |
| Year 12 school link |
PDF’s, Powerpoints and Video to help Year 12 with the Application process |
Click Here |
| UAC Course Search |
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Click Here |
| Year 10 School link |
UAC has developed a presentation for Careers Advisers helping their Year 10 students with HSC subject selection. |
Click Here |
| ATAR |
A variety of useful resources to help explain the ATAR and the myths and legends around it |
Click Here |
| UAC Bulletins |
AC produces a wide range of resources for tertiary study applicants, careers advisers, teachers, other education professionals and parents. Sign up and have UAC’s Directions newsletter sent straight to your inbox |
Click Here |
| Educational Access Schemes |
A long-term educational disadvantage due to circumstances beyond a student’s control or choosing, which has seriously affected their educational performance. Disadvantage should normally be experienced for a period of at least six months. |
Click Here - Booklets are downloadable from this site |
| Equity Scholarships |
Equity Scholarships assist financially disadvantaged students with the costs associated with higher education. |
Click Here |
| Schools Recommendation Scheme |
Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) are one way institutions make early offers to current Australian Year 12 students who have applied for undergraduate admission through UAC |
Click Here |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test |
STAT is a series of tests designed to assess a range of competencies considered important for success in tertiary study. Used as admissions procedure for certain categories of applicants |
Click Here |
| UAC shop |
Order UAC publications online. Order University Entry Requirements – Year 10 Booklet |
Click Here |
| UAC Guide order |
For additional copies of the UAC Guide and Report of the scaling of the HSC |
Click Here
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Click Here |
WEBSITES - SCHOOL CAREERS
My High School Careers - www.mhscareers.com
Career Tools - http://careertools.com.au/
Career HQ - www.careerhq.com.au
WORK STUDIES / EDUCATION / CAREERS TEACHING & STUDENT RESOURCES
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Description |
Link |
| My Working Life – NSW Work Studies |
Resources for Work Studies |
Click Here |
| Work Studies for Senior Students |
Five Senses Education |
Click Here |
| Job Interviews |
Book developed specifically for lower achieving students in Senior High School |
Click Here |
| Online First Aid Course |
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Click Here |
| Career Pathways, Work Experience, Industry & Enterprise, WACE Career and Enterprise, Applied Learning and Work Education Resources |
Deliver Education, a Victorian based Curriculum teacher and student resource supplier |
Click Here |
| Living and Working Literacy Series e.g From School to Work; Moving out; Money Sense |
Blake Education Teaching resources |
Click Here |
| Money Management Series e.g. Planning for the Future; Credit, Loans & Dealing with Debt |
Blake Education Teaching resources |
Click Here
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CAREERS PROGRAMS RESOURCES
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Description |
Link |
| Job Outlook |
Job Outlook is a careers and labour market research information site to help you decide on your future career. There is also a short Careers Quiz to help students understand their skills and interests. |
Click Here |
| Australian Government Labour Information Market Portal |
Comprehensive data on industry employment trends and industry prospects in Australia. |
Click Here |
| Engaging Early School Leavers Program |
Early school leavers who are not on a further education track will be supported to look for work and can be required to do so. This includes seeking opportunities such as apprenticeships or traineeships. Department of Employment website. Note the LHS Menu for other relevant programs and information |
Click Here |
| jobactive |
jobactive is the Australian Government’s way to get more Australians into work. |
Click Here |
| myfuture webiste |
This Australian Government resource has been reworked in recent times and you need to take the time to explore it. It is a useful tool when working with students to establish their Career interests and aspirations |
Click Here |
| NESA - NSW Education Standards Authority |
NESA information on Subject Slection for the HSC |
Click Here |
| Skillsroad |
A website that provides Career resources, career testing, occupational videos and much more |
Click Here |
| Your Career and You |
A Career Planning Self Assessment book produced by Graduate Careers |
Click Here |
| ReCaP – A resource for Career Practitioners |
Check to see if your Career Office already has a copy of this. A national career resource that supports the demanding role of school-based career practitioners. For experienced career practitioners, the resource can be a useful aid in organising information. For novices moving into a career support role, this resource can be a useful starting point to increase their career knowledge and to develop their skills |
Click Here |
| Career FAQs |
Career FAQs provides online industry- specific content, online career news and feature articles, sample resumes and sample cover letters. Includes course search |
Click Here |
| Work Ready |
A South Australian Government website that provides information to help school leavers understand career options |
Click Here |
| NSW Youth |
A site providing information on programs and initiatives the NSW Government is undertaking to assist our youth in numerous ways. |
Click Here |
| Skills and Training |
The Australian vocational education and training (VET) system is an integral part of the Australian education system, designed to deliver workplace specific skills and knowledge-based competencies. This website outlines programs the Government is supporting to grow the VET system |
Click Here |
| Indigenous Careers |
Deadly Vibe Worker is an online employment classifieds platform with a national reach across remote, regional and metropolitan markets |
Click Here |
| NSW Careers Advisory Service |
Annual service provided by experienced Career Advisors during December after the HSC results are released |
Click Here |
| Careers Resources |
Find information to help you set up and manage individual student career pathways including the student mapping tool and a range of career related websites and contacts. This has been developed by the Victorian Government Department of Education |
Click Here |
| Ace Day Jobs |
Great series of occupational videos produced by the ABC profiling Australians with innovative careers |
Click Here |
| SkillsOne TV |
Great series of occupational videos produced by the ABC profiling Australians with innovative careers |
Click Here |
| TAFE NSW Graduate Stories |
Online videos of Graduate talking about their jobs |
Click Here |
| NSW Government Jobs |
Online information on different occupations with the NSW Government |
Click Here |
WORKPLACE RELATED SITES
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Description |
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| PAY AND CONDITIONS |
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| Fair Work Ombudsman |
This site provides information and advice about workplace rights and obligations. There are sections for, Pay, Leave, Awards and Agreements, Employee Entitlements, Ending Employment how the Ombudsman can help Employees and Employers with issues |
Click Here |
| Fair Work Help for Young Workers and Students |
Resources and information to help students prepare for the workforce and understand what is involved in beginning work |
Click Here |
| NSW Industrial Relations State Awards |
Outlines the industries in NSW that NSW Industrial Relations has the responsibility for administering Awards |
Click Here |
| Young People at Work |
NSW Industrial Relations site providing resources and information for young people starting in the workforce |
Click Here |
| ACTU Worksite |
Comprehensive information and resources for students starting their first job |
Click Here |
| APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS |
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| Skills One Bright Future Campaign |
A series of videos explaining Work Placement and School based Apprenticeships and Traineeships |
Click Here |
| Australian Apprenticeships |
This website is designed to provide quick and easy access to information regarding Australian Apprenticeships |
Click Here |
| TAFE NSW |
Defining what they are and where to find further information |
Click Here |
| Australian Apprenticeship pathways |
Information and resources about Apprenticeships for students and Careers Advisers |
Click Here |
| Australian Apprenticeship pathways |
Information and resources about Apprenticeships for students and Careers Advisers |
Click Here |
| Group Training Association of NSW & ACT |
Find a Group Training Organisation in your local area plus information on Apprenticeships & Traineeships |
Click Here |
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GTANA Career search tool |
Click Here |
| Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program Search |
State Training Services online search |
Click Here |
| Australian Training Company |
Australian Training Company (ATC) is a leading provider of business solutions through the creation of education, employment and training opportunities |
Click Here |
| MEGT |
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Click Here |
| A I Group |
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Click Here |
| Training Services NSW |
Information on Traineeships, Apprenticeship, Smart & Skilled and all your Vocational Education Training needs |
Click Here |
| Group Training Australia |
A national association representing a network of around 150 Group Training Organisations located throughout metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia |
Click Here |
| Girls in Trades |
Women NSW and the Department of Education and Communities have developed new classroom resources to assist high school girls into non-traditional trades. |
Click Here |
| Breakthrough Series: Stories of women in non-traditional occupations |
Downloadable PDF document. For example, Electrician, Firefighter, ICT, Engineering, Business & Systems Analyst |
Click Here |
| Pathways to success |
This DVD was developed to showcase some of the great learning and work opportunities available through apprenticeships and traineeships |
Click Here |
| skillsonetv |
Videos on trades |
Click Here |
| SPECIFIC APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS |
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| NSW Roads & Maritime |
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| Housing Industry Association |
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Click Here |
| National Electrical and Communications Association |
Links for apprenticeship training in NSW & ACT. To find other locations in Australia go to www.neca.asn.au and look for the different State chapters |
Click Here |
| Master Plumbers Apprenticeships |
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Click Here |
| Hospitality Industry |
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Click Here |
| Automotive Group Training |
NSW Based |
Click Here |
| Motor Traders Association |
Automotive apprenticeships |
Click Here |
| QANTAS Apprenticeship program |
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Click Here |
| Ausgrid |
Electrical apprenticeships |
Click Here |
| Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association |
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Click Here |
| Energy Skills Australia |
Includes a video and a pre-Apprenticeship test |
Click Here |
| Become a Bricklayer |
Careers Adviser resources |
Click Here |
| CADETSHIPS |
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| Engineering & Technology |
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| Business |
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COURSE SEARCH RESOURCES
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Description |
Link |
| training.gov.au |
National Register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and RTOs |
Click Here |
| Myskills – Australia’s directory of training |
Search for courses, industries and more |
Click Here |
| ACPET - Australian Council for Private Education and Training |
Provides all information regarding private education courses and their providers across Australia |
Click Here |
| ASQA - Australian Skills Quality Authority |
Promotes quality training so that students, employers and industry have confidence in Australia’s training sector |
Click Here |
| UAC Course search |
Finding what courses are available at Universities and Colleges in NSW and ACT |
Click Here |
| TAFE to University |
NSW TAFE information |
Click Here |
| QTAC |
Finding post-school courses in Queensland |
Click Here |
| VTAC |
Finding post-school courses in Victoria |
Click Here |
| Study Assist |
Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study |
Click Here |
| What degree, Which University |
What Degree? Which University? is your guide to making an informed decision about what degree to study, and at which university. Our website is written and run by the students themselves, to equip you with authentic information based on real experiences |
Click Here |
| Australian Education Network |
Site is written for overseas students but may provide useful information for local students as well. |
Click Here |
| Study Link |
Site is written for overseas students but may provide useful information for local students as well. |
Click Here |
| Postgrad Australia |
Helping prospective university students find courses by producing print publications and digital products. Websites help students to explore, compare, shortlist and apply for their university course. |
Click Here |
TAFE & TAFE REGIONS
COMMERCIAL RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS
| Name |
Description |
Link |
| Good Universities Guide |
The Good Universities Guide will help you find courses at Australia's top universities, TAFEs and training colleges. Whether looking to study a degree, enrol in an MBA program, or searching for more vocational training, you'll be sure to find a course to suit you |
Click Here
A hard copy can be purchased for $24.95 from Here |
| WIRL Career |
A simple Career tool where students can explore careers visually. The site requires and annual subscription which is $199 for one school or campus but can be subscribed to over more than one campus |
Click Here |
| Directory undergraduate |
The directory undergraduate is published as print and iPhone editions. Individual print copies are available for $12.50 posted from The Graduate Connection, PO Box 172 Balgowlah 2093. email: directory@grad.com.au - Support for the iPhone app - questions regarding any data and functionality issues, comments, suggestions and general feedback should be directed by email to : directory@grad.com.au |
Click Here |
| What Jobs Pay |
Provides reports on average weekly earnings by occupation and age. A report on the earnings of one occupation in one year costs $12. |
Click Here |
| Jobs Market Australia |
Interactive resource that has been designed to give enquirers quick and economical access to vital earnings and labour market data. A report on one occupation in one year costs $12. |
Click Here |
| Coaching Young People for Success |
Coaching Young People For Success (CYPFS) is a “turn Key” Youth Coaching Program that includes the TRAINING and the RESOURCES teachers and youth professionals need to deliver inspiring LIFE, CAREER, School PERFORMANCE and PEER COACHING programs straight away! |
Click Here |
| The Job Winners Guide for Young Adults |
This program is a complete job search training/coaching package designed for use with groups or individuals with little or no prior work experience. It covers in detail all the skills and strategies needed for successful job search, including practical strategies for building and maintaining the positive self-image so vital to winning a good job. No indication on the website as to the cost of this program but preview shows some really good resources |
Click Here |
| A+ National Pre-Apprenticeship Maths and Literacy series |
A range of Maths and Literacy books produced for specific apprenticeship vocational subject areas – Building, Electrical, Automotive, Retail, Hospitality, Plumbing, Business Admin, Childcare, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, General Construction, Nursing and Aged Care. Prices vary depending on the subject area. |
Click Here |
| The Real Game Series |
The Real Game is a dynamic careers and life skills programme for students. With five games tailored to different age levels, the Real Game series engages students in the big questions about their future through role-play and scenarios relevant to their age group. The five game levels in the Real Game series are based on The High Five Principles of Career Development. The Real Game series shows students how their school courses, social life, work and community experience contribute to the many opportunities open to them. Students examine their own aptitudes and interests and are able to test real-world decisions in a safe environment. |
No longer available for purchase. You may have a copy in your Careers Office. |
| CEAV Bookshop |
A collection of publications by the Career Education Association of Victoria providing useful resources for Careers Education |
Click Here |
| VETinfoNet |
West Australian Government resources for Careers and VET |
Click Here |
| Clickview |
Provide numerous curriculum related videos to download. Some schools may already subscribe to Clickview |
Click Here |
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| Bright and Associates |
Provide a variety of careers related resources |
Click Here |
| Career Solutions |
Career Solutions develops career guidance software tools to help people make well considered career decisions and achieve satisfaction and prosperity in today's complex and rapidly changing world of work. |
Click Here |
| Pearson |
Vocational Education resources |
Click Here |
| Hobsons |
K-12 Academic planning and Career Readiness |
Click Here |
| Wiley Publications |
Selection of Careers related publications |
Click Here |
| ACER |
A selection of Careers related publications |
Click Here |
| Congruence |
Congruence Pty. Ltd. is a consultancy specialising in the development of psychological assessment tools for use in career development and life transition of individuals and groups in counselling, educational organisational and rehabilitation contexts. |
Click Here |
| Fishpond |
Career based resources |
Click Here |
| Book Depository |
UK based book store with Career related publications |
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| Endeavour Education |
Numerous relevant educational website links |
Click Here |
| User Friendly Resources |
Series of Careers based resource books |
Click Here |
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| Aspire Learning |
A selection of vocational education and career related publications and online learning |
Click Here |
RESUMES
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| Entry Level resume |
This location is an excellent source of career based information around, for example, understanding skills, preparing for Job Interviews and completing job applications. Here are a few sites to start with |
Click Here |
| Resume Writing Guide |
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| Youth Central – how to write a resume |
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| Youth Central – Work Experience resume |
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| The Interview Doctor |
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GAP YEAR/EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
STUDYING OVERSEAS – USA UK AND EUROPEAN
CAREER QUIZZES & TESTING
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| Job Outlook Career Quiz |
This quiz will help you identify what types of work you most like doing. Each of the 15 questions lists six tasks that people do. |
Click Here |
| Skills Road Career Quiz |
Skillsroad Career Quiz can help you to...
* Connect WHO you are with WHAT you’re naturally good at
* Uncover your strengths and talents so you can make the right choices |
Click Here |
| Indigenous Health Jobs Careers |
Helps students to find jobs in Indigenous health. This page provides a number of key resources so you can help point them in the right direction |
Click Here |
| Care Careers |
Job and Careers Advice for the Care Sector |
Click Here |
| Practical Aptitude quizzes |
Career Information and Quizzes by Industry category |
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| Career FAQs |
Offering a Careers test for a fee |
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNIVERSITY AND OTHER AREAS OF STUDY
UNIVERSITY SITES FOR CAREERS ADVISERS
UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS
UNIVERSITY ALTERNATE ENTRANCE
SPECIFIC CAREER INDUSTRY BASED INFORMATION RESOURCES
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| Art Design and Resource Guide |
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| Music Careers |
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| Australian Guide to Careers in Music |
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| Careers in Science |
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| Work Experience on Science |
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| Royal Australian Chemical Institute Career Profiles |
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| Baby Sitting Guide |
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| Website listing Science Careers links |
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| Maths Careers and Maths in Careers Profiles and Resources |
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| Study Medicine |
Study Medicine provides information on about 59 Australian university degrees that lead to medicine. Study Medicine enables students and career counsellors to identify all degrees that lead to medicine and to comprehensively compare these degrees to identify the most applicable and optimal degrees for which to apply. Information is provided for the 20 universities with medicine programs as well as 2 additional universities that offer degrees that lead to medicine.
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| Females in IT & Telecommunications |
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| Boating Industry Association Marine Industry Careers Guide |
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ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
| Product |
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| Discover Engineering Day |
The Discover Engineering Day program presents an opportunity for students to be exposed to engineering as an industry and as a profession. |
Click Here |
| The Sydney Women in Engineering and Information Technology (SWIEIT) Speakers Program |
The Sydney Women in Engineering & IT (SWIEIT) Speakers Program sends female undergraduate students from the UTS Faculty Engineering and IT to high schools across NSW to promote Engineering and IT as a viable study and career choices. |
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| Big Picture Program - boys |
The Big Picture Program aims to introduce students in Years 10 and 11 to university life and the world of professional work. We endeavour to guide them towards building successful careers and, moreover, fulfilling lives. Beyond equipping students to make wise career decisions, we aim to cultivate in young men an awareness of the bigger picture, extending to an understanding and sense of responsibility for society and their relationships with family and friends. We would like to see these students develop into all-round individuals - men of character |
Click Here
Currently the link does not go to any details so may need to check if program is still running. |
| Independent Games Festival |
Students thinking about careers in game design, 3D animation, Special FX |
Click Here |
| Project ABLE |
Program for students, offering inspiring, interactive disability awareness and career workshops, vocational training and workplace experience |
Click Here |
| National Leadership Camp |
GRIP Leadership is an independent organisation committed to developing leaders of character and action, with a special focus on young people and the educational sector. Over 30,000 school students attend GRIP Leadership events each year. For more information visit www.gripleadership.com |
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