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HELP YOUR CHILD CONNECT TO THEIR
FUTURE
As a parent / carer you
have a key role in helping your child make career
decisions.
My Future - this site can help everyone to make career
decisions. It has information on industries, occupations, study
choices, scholarships, education and training providers, regional
employment trends, videos and more. It also has a
personalised career exploration tool which helps people to discover
jobs that suit them and provides advice for people helping others
to make career decisions. www.myfuture.edu.au
Job Guide - describes over 500 occupations, education and
training requirements. It includes information on career
planning and exploring pathways. www.jobguide.dest.gov.au
Year 12 - What Next - is an online guide with tips and
ideas about exploring different career pathways and further
education and training options. www.year12whatnext.gov.au
Career Advice Australia - assist young people aged 13 to
19 get access to career information and advice, meaningful work
experience and quality information about opportunities in
industries. Career Advice Australia helps you to make
informed decisions about your future. www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au
CareersConnected - aims to establish connections between
young people and industry, to help build successful careers and
enable industry to invest in the skills required for Australia’s
future success. The web site provides an outline of the various
Career Development activities that are available to young people
and includes video content. Also available on the web site is a
comprehensive Career Resource Directory, which provides details on
the latest career resources available. wwww.careersconnected.com.au
Gaining Skills - Information for job seekers about how to
gain skills to better equip you to find work. Includes links to
training and study opportunities, work experience, volunteering and
community work. www.workplace.gov.au
Job Juice - Hosted by Job Search, this site is a school
leaver's portal that enables young people to rapidly access
information about employment and other related services. It
provides links to career and job information, has a job search
facility, career tips and information job prospects, wages and
conditions, apprenticeships and traineeships, training and
volunteering options. www.jobjuice.gov.au
Department of Education & Early Childhood Development
- DEECD web site has information for parents, students and
professionals on the stages of development, learning and the
choices available from kindergarten to secondary school and
beyond.
www.education.vic.gov.au
APPRENTICESHIPS
Australian Apprenticeships Job Pathways Service - This
web site allows users to explore apprenticeship options and
outcomes. It allows you to search by industry, trade and job
pathway. In addition to job descriptions and career pathways,
the site provides general information on apprenticeships. www.aajobpathways.com.au
Australian Apprenticeships - This web site gives detailed
information on the Australian Government's Apprenticeships scheme.
It includes information for employers, school students and
job seekers. www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Tools for your Trade - If you're an
Australian Apprentice who is in the first year of your Australian
Apprenticeship and undertaking a qualification leading towards an
eligible trade occupation, you may be able to receive a tool
kit. www.toolsforyourtrade.com.au
VOLUNTEERING
GoVolunteer is an initiative of Volunteering Australia
and the site provides you with all you need to find out about
volunteer opportunities, which often lead to paid employment. The
site helps you make the best match possible between your personal
requirements and choice of volunteer work. www.govolunteer.com.au
INDUSTRY RELATED LINKS
Automotive Industry
The Automotive industry requires highly motivated employees who
will meet the demands of producing vehicles and components. Have a
look at the following automotive sites for career advice and
employment information:
www.autocareers.com.au
www.vacc.com.au
Building Industry
The building industry has many related occupations. Identify
your interests and then discover their relationship to the Building
industry. Some of the areas covered are Planning, Art &
Design, Environmental studies. Have a look at the following
sites for further information.
www.bigplans.com.au
Electrotechnology
Industry
Electrotechnology is a diverse and interesting field in which to
develop a career. It offers great variety and a wide choice of
sectors to work in, and different jobs within those sectors.
www.electrotecfutures.com.au
- Depending on your qualifications and training, there is a wide
range of options available for work in this industry in the
following fields: domestic homes, commercial or industrial
premises, the armed forces and other specialised
industries.
www.ee-oz.com.au -
Look at Take the Test option in the left hand margin for the online
pre-apprenticeship self-assessment test.
Engineering &
Manufacturing
Click on www.zoom.aigroup.asn.au for an
interactive tour of the many different engineering and
manufacturing career and employment areas in Australia.
Also have a look at some other types of Engineering &
Manufacturing web sites:
Manufacturing - www.mlast.com.au
Aerospace - www.zoom2.aerospace.aigroup.asn.au
Boat Building - www.zoom3.aigroup.asn.au
Hospitality
Careers in Commercial Cookery in the Hospitality Industry - www.chef.org.au
Information & Communication
Technology
Australian Information Industry Association - www.aiia.com.au
Game Developers Association of Australia - www.gdaa.com.au
Mining
The Mining Industry is on the increase in Australia and has been
different career opportunities.
www.minerals.org.au
Plumbing
For information on plumbing apprentices check out the Master
Plumber and Mechanical Services Association web site www.plumbingcareer.com.au
Retail
For information on retail apprentices check out the Australian
Retailers Association web site www.retail.org.au
Rural Skills
For information on Careers in agriculture, horticulture, animal
care, land and park management, the environment, aqua culture and
livestock production check out the Rural Skills web site www.ruralskills.com.au
Tourism
For information on careers in tourism the following web site www.tourismtraining.com.au
Transport and
Distribution
For information on careers in this developing industry
checkout the following web site www.myfreightcareer.com.au
TERTIARY EDUCATION INFORMATION
FOR PARENTS
Going to University
For information on courses and providers and financial support
for higher education students and prospective students making the
transition to university check the following web site www.goingtouni.gov.au
Deakin University
For information that can assist parents with their children
choosing courses at University and other programs and events check
the following web site www.deakin.edu.au
La Trobe University
The following web site gives information about some of the main
issues, tips and hints to assist parents support students at
university. www.latrobe.edu.au
Monash University
For facts about young people transitioning from school to
University at Monash check out the following web site which gives
information about Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), student
accommodation and University life. www.monash.edu.au
RMIT University
For information for parents about RMIT courses, scholarships and
services for students have a look at the following web site www.rmit.edu.au
Swinburne University of
Technology
This web site offers advice and information for parents of Year
12 students to understand issues facing their child as he or she
considers tertiary study options. Advice is also available
about TAFE courses in Victoria and other relevant study information
www.swin.edu.au
University of Ballarat
This web site offers details of application processes, costa and
links to course brochures for parents of students considering a
TAFE or University course.
www.ballarat.edu.au
University of
Melbourne
This web site provides information for parents about the
University of Melbourne's Transition Program. It provides
advice and strategies to help students prepare for this next
step.www.unimelb.edu.au
Victoria University
This web site provides information for parents to assist
students, in regard to their academic studies at university,
including course materials, information about study skills, writing
assignments, research skills and other relevant information. www.vu.edu.au |