Links
Links
Career Advice Australia - Portal to Everything Careers
This is a great place to start your career research and learn more about the Career Advice Australia suite of programmes.
Visit Website »want2know (Penrith City Council's youth website)
Job opportunities information in the Penrith area, writing a resume, applying for a job, obtaining apprenticeships, Group Training Organisations, fun activities, general tips encouraging young people to reach their potential.
Visit Website »Skills One
Watch Youtube style video clips about all different types of occupations to find the ones that might interest you
Visit Website »myfuture - The ultimate career site if you are serious!
Information on careers, work, employment, education and training, funding, useful contacts, job search assistance, wages and so much more. The ultimate Career Site.
Visit Website »Job Juice - Quick Career Quiz
If you are not sure what you want to do, try the Career Quiz in this site. It will give you ideas, and point to to more infoormation.
Resumes templates and more make this an invaluable site.
New Apprenticeships
A wealth of information about the description, availability and location of apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia.
Visit Website »Australian Government Job Search
The Commonwealth Department of Employment and Work relations job search site offers extensive vacancy listings on a daily basis. Career resources to assist job seekers can also be found here.
Visit Website »Job Guide
This website provides an in-depth look at a variety of occupations and their education and training pathways.
Visit Website »Year 12 student guide
A guide for Year 12 students planning their post-school education and training.
Visit Website »Hobsons Guides
A comprehensive database of courses, careers and Australian education institutions, as well as the unique ratings and rankings which help students choose between them.
Visit Website »Employers Guide - How to employ young talent!
Recruiting, developing and retaining young talent; has its own tips and tricks...
Every Employer should read this site...
Work Placement Made Easy
Employers hosting work placement students will gain from the practical range of leaflets on this site. Topics include: Safety inductions - Check lists - Motivating Students - and more...
Visit Website »Youth Pathways
Youth Pathways helps young people get through school and make the transition from school to further education, training or work.
Visit Website »Going to uni
What should I study and where?
Search the Course Finder for courses offered by Australian eligible higher education providers (universities and other institutions). Find out about the cost and the minimum entrance requirements.
Family-School & Community Partnerships Bureau
This Bureau has been set up to help Australian schools, families and communities build sustainable, collaborative, productive relationships.
Career Jet
Career Jet pulls together several major job web sites into one search. Easy!
Visit Website »BREED Community Partnership
Blacktown area is serviced by BREED CP, similar to how we service the Blue mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith areas
Visit Website »Choose your own adventure
This site is especially for young people. There is lots of information about careers, explanations about Apprenticeships, Traineeships etc. Well worth visiting.
Visit Website »Career Videos/Directory/Resources
You will find short videos and other career resources on this site. Well worth a visit.
Visit Website »Careers in the Defence Force
Plenty of information is available on this site should you be interested in a career in the Defence Force (Navy, Army and Air Force).
Visit Website »Business Cadetships
This program allows students to study at the university of their choice while working for a leading company in the banking and finance sector. Watch this website for new information, application details etc. early in the year.
Visit Website »Australian Training Company (Apprenticeships and Traineeships)
Employs trainees and apprentices.
Visit Website »Construct My Career
Provides career information to 13 – 19 year olds interested in construction, property services industries. Career videos, including case studies; some jobs in the sector eg, Architecture, Security Careers, Waste Management.
Visit Website »Careers in Maritime, Road Transport, Aviation and Rail
Updated information on these industries. Projections on career and job opportunities for the next 10 years. Information about: Maritime, Aviation, Road Transport, Warehousing and Storage, Stevedoring, Rail, Logistics operations.
Visit Website »Careers in Agriculture and Primary Industries
A website for those interested in careers in agriculture and primary industries.
Visit Website »Careers in Government and Community Safety
An on-line directory featuring careers in the Public Sector, Local Government, Public Safety, Correctional Services and the Water Industry. Has a directory containing over 250 industry approved job profiles.
Visit Website »VET in Schools Program (Children's Services)
The MEGT Institute site has information to assist those wishing to work in the Children’s Services.
Visit Website »Free Certificate 11 and Certificate 111 courses
FREE courses. The Commonwealth has funded the Productivity Places Program which will deliver 701,000 training places over 5 years in areas of skills shortage. 309,000 allocated to job seekers.
Visit Website »School Parents
School Parents is a new (2009) online magazine for parents on their child's schooling, health and nutrition advice, audio and video, and free down loads. Many useful tips.
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