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“The ‘Web’ Careers Information Guide”

This guide has been adapted from the " Surfing the Web to help build a Career" - developed by Charles Impey ....

Thanks Charles...





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The Internet contains a vast amount of information and resources available for young people to assist them with their career direction and career decision processes.

Information that is developed by government, training and educational organisations and industry providing answers to many of those questions young people ask when trying to decide what career may be for them and how to get there.

"The ‘Web’ Careers Information Guide" can help young people and provide them with the information they may need. This is a guide only and the nature of the ‘world wide web’ means new sites are being developed all the time. Please do not restrict your search to this guide.

Specific Teacher and Career Adviser Resources

www.mathscareers.org.au  (Careers in Mathematics and Statistics Website through the International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics. Some interactive profiles and interviews of people who need maths to succeed in their chosen career pathway)
www.ice-em.org.au/careers  (Careers resources for maths teachers to use with students, an excellent resource for all mathematics teachers)
www.teachersintheloop.com  (Teachers in the Loop is a FREE website for teachers in NSW. Primary and Secondary teachers can connect directly to businesses and organisations that provide relevant educational services across all key learning areas)
www.questacon.edu.au (The National Science and Technology Centre, A comprehensive site for teachers as well as young people)
http://www.careersinscience.gov.au/resources_lesson.html  (Lesson plans have been designed for science teachers and careers advisers to use with Year 9 and 10 students)
http://science.uniserve.edu.au/school/resource/careers.html  (Information on a variety of science based careers)
www.skillsone.com.au  (Short visual clips and written articles outlining information and advice on all sorts of career areas, very good visual resource for teachers and their students)
http://www.chicken.org.au/page.php?id=207  (Australian Chicken Meat Federation site with resources assist teachers in High Schools about the Chicken Meat Industry and the "Hatchery to Home" program)
www.careersfasttrack.com.au  (Careers Fast Track provides career-life counselling, workforce development and HRM training solutions for educators as well as individuals, businesses and public services)
www.youngpeopleatwork.nsw.gov.au  (A very interesting site containing all sorts of information including a careers adviser resources guide)
www.mhscareers.com  (My High School Careers Website, offering information to career advisers and other information for their students)
www.justsecretarialjobs.com.au  (Services Skills Council of Australia site containing details such as fact sheets, industry profiles, job vacancies and detailed sector information, including details for career advisers)
www.studentsatwork.org.au  (A site including tips and information for teachers with a vast content of advice, includes teacher downloads, classroom activity sheets and much more)

Find a Professional Careers Counsellor

http://www.aacc.org.au/searchAACC_db.php  (Find a professional career practitioner in your region through this link provided by the Career Development Association of Australia)

School and Work

www.studentsatwork.org.au  (A site for Students at Work, to help students balance school and work. There are tips and information for students, parents, teachers and employers, with a vast content of advice to help young people apply for jobs, write a CV and much more)

Volunteer Sites

www.australianvolunteers.com  Australian Volunteers International
www.youthchallenge.com.au  Youth Challenge Australia
www.worldyouth.org.au  World Youth International
www.govolunteer.com.au  Go Volunteer
www.volunteersearch.gov.au  Volunteer Search
www.volunteermatch.com.au  Pro bono Australia
www.conservationvolunteers.com.au/volunteer  Conservation Volunteers
www.voluteeringaustralia.org  Volunteering Australia

Getting a Licence

http://geared.com.au/  (A new website for youth RE driving and getting a licence, etc)

Publications around Careers

www.smartstartmagazine.com.au  (Smart Start Magazine - The essential career and further education magazine for school leavers)

http://www.vibe.com.au/vibe.asp?pageID=1159  (Deadly Vibe is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, sport, music and lifestyle magazine, with a monthly distribution of 57,000. There are some career based stories available through this link)

Youth Assistance Sites and Services

www.youth.nsw.gov.au  (Youth.NSW is the NSW Government's website for young people and workers in the youth field)

www.enya.org.au  (The Enterprise Network for Young Australians ENYA site. It is a not for profit organisation run by young people, for young people. ENYA supports and promotes the active participation of young people in enterprise, in an ethical and sustainable manner. ENYA believes that not only does youth enterprise impact on employment, business acumen, workplace opportunities and financial independence amongst young people; it also encourages young people to become active, innovative, creative and socially responsible citizens)

www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au  (A site produced through the Department for Victorian Services for young people in Victoria, however plenty of information useful in NSW too)

www.younglife.org.au  (A web site for young people who may need a more personalised approach)

www.kidshelp.com.au  (Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counseling service specifically for young people aged between five and 18)

www.reachout.com.au  (Tips and features to help young people)

www.youthmark.com.au  (This is a website designed for young people to learn how to best market themselves, their skills and their talents)

www.youngaustralians.org  (The Foundation for Young Australians is an independent national grant-making organisation, funding and working in partnership with youth-led initiatives which aim to positively contribute to young people and their communities)

Literacy and Numeracy Advice

http://www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au/2006/default.htm  (Australian Literacy and Numeracy Week, 29/8 – 4/9/2010)

Personality Tests

www.myfuture.edu.au  (Contains a very extensive personality test programme for choosing a career)

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
(Myers – Briggs Personality Test)

Career Profiles on real people

www.skillsone.com.au  (Short visual clips and written articles outlining information and advice on all sorts of career areas, very good visual resource for teachers and their students)

www.abc.net.au/acedayjobs/  (Ace Day Jobs, a unique site containing a series of five minute video episodes of Australians with innovative careers. Each episode takes you into someone else's world, and gives you an insight into aerospace engineering, forensic anatomy, science reporting, and many more careers where people are living out their dreams in their work. And there are plenty of suggestions on how to get there. Ace day jobs is produced by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/jobsalive/profiles/profilesindex.htm
(Personal profiles from people working in real jobs who outline their own thoughts and journey’s from leaving school through to now. They offer advice on best bits, worst bits and other bits related to their jobs)

www.careersthatgo.com.au  (Real people, real jobs, learn about these and how subjects you’re studying at school can lead you to a great career)

www.smartstartmagazine.com.au  (Smart Start Magazine – over 360 case studies available on line)

NSW Trade Schools

http://sbatinnsw.info/  (School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in NSW site, includes information on NSW Trade Schools and their locations, as well as other useful information for schools, parents and students interested in finding out more on School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships)

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/newsroom/yr2006/dec/vetinschools.htm  
(Link from the NSW Department of Education and Training site containing information on the NSW Trade Schools)

University and TAFE

www.hotcourses.com.au  (Search the data base, over 80,000 courses throughout Australia, read reviews on courses and Universities, etc, and make comparisons)

www.gooduniguide.com.au  (The Good Universities Guide is the only comprehensive and independent information source about tertiary education pathways and career options in Australia)
www.rateyouruni.com.au  (This is your chance to give us an insider's view of what your university is really like. There are so many things that can make or break your uni experience: lecturers, services, financial support, even transport.)
www.australian-universities.com  (Listing all Australian Universities)
www.uac.edu.au  (Universities Admission Centre)
www.goingtouni.gov.au  (Information for anyone thinking about going to University)
www.gradlink.edu.au  (Graduate Career Australia’s web site to help foster employment and career opportunities for graduates, in association with the higher education sector, government and business)
www.graduateopportunities.com  (Information for prospective graduates who are thinking about what kind of graduate job they want in the future, including an extensive employer listing for graduates to search through)
www.tafensw.edu.au  (TAFE NSW)
http://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/about/apptrain.htm  (Access information about traineeships and apprenticeships offered through TAFE NSW)
www.tafensw.edu.au/tafeunicredit  (TAFE and University credit transfer web site)
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/hsctafe/  (HSC and TAFE credit transfer web site)

Scholarships

www.scholarships.acir.com.au
(Information on scholarships offered by Australian based organisations to Australians wishing to study at home or abroad as well as international student’s whishing to study in Australia)

OTEN

www.oten.edu.au/oten/study/tvet/tvet.htm  Link for OTEN (Open Training and Education Network)
TVET stands for TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training courses for school students. These courses count towards your Higher School Certificate (HSC).
OTEN delivers TVET courses to individuals by distance education. You get the opportunity to study where and when it best suits you. That may be at home, in the library or at school. It might be at night, on weekends or even in the school holidays

HSC and HSC Leavers

www.hsc.csu.edu.au  (Hints to overcome HSC stress and pressure as well as information for parents of HSC students)
www.year12whatnext.gov.au  (A guide to options and choices for after school life)
www.goingtouni.gov.au  (Information from fees to loans through to courses and resources for those going onto tertiary studies)
www.gapyear.com  (News, views, advice and information for students wanting to take a year off from studies after leaving school)
www.studylink.com  (For students wanting an international education or study overseas)
www.education.gov.au  (The Government Education portal is the gateway to more than 3000 websites providing reliable information about education and training in Australia)

VET & Australian School Based Apprenticeship and full time Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information

www.chooseyourownadventure.com.au  (Unlock your Door!! - A NSW Government produced website offering details on Graduate Opportunities, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships as well as Trade Schools. Also helps to showcase various vocational career paths based a liking for maths and science and related to a preference for indoors or outdoors. Also includes other interactive online activities)
www.vetnetwork.org.au  (VET network Australia, network of teachers, trainers, program coordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational education and training in schools)
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au (Apprenticeship and traineeship information)
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/vet/tvet/index.html  (Vocational Education in Schools site, outlining courses developed or endorsed by the NSW Board of Studies for NSW Senior High School Students)
or
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/index.html
(More information for students thinking about undertaking a VET course in NSW)
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/student/default.asp  (A link to the Australian Apprenticeships Website containing information about Australian School based Apprenticeships or ASBA’s)
www.aajobpathways.com.au  (An excellent web site containing career and educational flow charts to help young people with their decisions on vocational career pathways, traineeships and apprenticeships)
www.toolsforyourtrade.com.au  (An apprentice may be entitled to a tool kit to assist in undertaking an apprenticeship in an area identified as a skills shortage trade)

Group Training

www.gtaltd.com.au  (Group Training Australia site, the national professional association for the national group training network. Group Training can assist with linking young people to Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships)
www.nswgrouptraining.com.au (Group Training Association of NSW site, Group training Organisations providing employment and coordinated training for trainees and apprentices across NSW)

Registered Training Organisations

www.ntis.gov.au  (Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to find any RTO throughout NSW servicing a specific region)

Future Employment Trends

www.skillsinitiative.gov.au or www.getatrade.gov.au  (Careers for the future, trends in Australian, labour market information, trade careers, regional skills projects, etc)

Australian Qualifications Framework

www.aqf.edu.au  (Australian Qualifications Framework offers advice on all levels of training and education and where each will take you)

Gender based websites

http://boyzatwork.det.nsw.edu.au/  (A site put together by the NSW Department of Education especially designed for boys. Offers careers, jobs, news, links and even a quiz for boys to explore)
www.careerchick.com.au  (A site especially designed to enlighten women about non traditional and emerging careers and areas of study to help maximise their future opportunities)
www.fitt.org.au  (Be inspired, get motivated and network with ICT women! The Females in Information Technology & Telecommunications [FITT] is a network to inspire, encourage and support women in the ICT industry)

Employment & Vacancy Sites

www.jobsearch.com.au  (A site to find vacancies in countless industries and areas of interest. Can also link to numerous other sites containing vacancies)
www.jet.org.au  Apprenticeships and Traineeships job site
www.workplace.gov.au  (Information on the Australian Government’s Job Network as well as helping you find information on employment, workplace relations, government assistance, jobs, careers, training and wages )
www.jobsearch.gov.au  (Jobs through the Australian Government’s Job Network)
www.careerone.com.au  (Employment opportunities)
http://myspacejobs.careerone.com.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=careers.au
(Employment opportunities powered by Career One)
www.jobjuice.gov.au  (Hints to help find employment, prepare a resume, work experience opportunities as well as traineeships and apprenticeships information)
www.mycareer.com.au  (Employment opportunities)
www.seek.com.au  (Employment opportunities)
www.jobsinoz.com.au  (Employment opportunities)
www.bluestrike.com.au  (Casual / Part Time jobs for students and other people)
www.linkme.com.au  (Can increase your chances of being found for your next job. Upload your resume and build your online network and more)
www.jobserve.com.au  (Employment opportunities)
www.go2anr.com.au  (Australian National Recruitment service)
www.careerjet.com.au  (An employment search engine for Australia, allowing the user to search a growing selection of job sites in one go saving you the trouble of having to go to each site individually. It lists job sites by Industry, Function and Country of origin)

Helpful Sites

www.mhscareers.com  (My High School Careers Website, offering information on careers advice, courses, events, post school stuff, and an interactive opportunity to post your own information on this site) Find the Great Lakes College Careers Website on here, can you find your school?)
www.myfuture.edu.au  (A unique and comprehensive online career information service designed to help students make an informed decision on career planning and pathways. Also contains a very extensive personality test programme for career choice)
www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook  (Find out about job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational information)
www.jobsearch.gov.au/JobExplorer  (Explore skills, knowledge, abilities, job environment and other characteristics associated with a job environment)
www.skillsinfo.gov.au  (Education and training, industries and industry profile information included in this site)
www.jobguide.dest.gov.au  (Careers information)
www.skillsforthefuture.gov.au  (Thinking about your future, find information here on Australian Apprenticeships, Australian Technical Colleges, the Career Advice Australia network, includes the Australian Skills Vouchers Programme which helps Australians 25 years and over start or upgrade their qualifications)
www.careersonline.com.au  (Careers advice and information)
www.comeonaussie.com  (A link to numerous Australian Web Sites)
www.deewr.gov.au  (Useful advice and information throughout)
www.itpaystostay.com  (hints and tips to help anyone to stay in training)
www.thesource.gov.au  (The Source is a gateway to youth information, programmes, services, resources and entertainment for young people between the ages of 12 and 25)
www.career.edu.au  (Careers education site – Australian Career Development Studies)
www.careersfasttrack.com.au  (Careers Fast Track provides career-life counselling, workforce development and HRM training solutions for individuals, businesses and public services)
www.youngpeopleatwork.nsw.gov.au  (A very interesting site to help young people get a job, find a job, check their pay, do their homework, even a guide for babysitters)
www.ntis.gov.au  (National Training Information Service the database on vocational education and training in Australia. NTIS is the official national register of information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for experienced training sector users)
www.training.com.au  (The single point of access to the vast range of vocational education and training information, products and services in Australia)
http://www.thegoodguides.com.au/content/view/full/44  (From the makers of the ‘Good Universities Guides’ and the ‘Job Guide’ this link contains information to help all Secondary Students)
www.dogpile.com  (It searches Google, Yahoo, MSN, Ask, About etc from a single site a very handy site to help search for just about anything from careers to information to help with school assignments)
www.skillsroad.com.au  (A site through the Australian Business Limited through which young people can explore and discover advice including job hunting skills)

Indigenous Related Sites

www.vibe.com.au/worker  (A new jobsearch engine especially for Indigenous Australian Jobseekers and Employers seeking Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander staff)
www.aboriginalemploymentstrategy.com.au  (The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is a not-for-profit organisation that specializes in placing and mentoring Aboriginal people into employment. They work with Aboriginal people who want to make a change in their lives)
www.aida.org.au  (Australian Indigenous Doctors Association site, a very handy source for young Indigenous people looking to chase a career path in medicine)

Sites for people with a disability

www.careermoves.net.au  (This site aims to help young people with a disability successfully move from school to further study, work or other programs. It has been developed with the advice of key experts, teachers, parents and young people)

Worldskills Australia

www.worldskills.com.au  (‘WorldSkills’ Australia aims to highlight young Australian's skills excellence through trade competitions, check out the site to find out more if you are currently participating in a vocational learning subject at school)
http://www.worldskills.com.au/try_a_trade/index.php  (WorldSkills Australia Try'aTrade event allows young people to meet and talk with people who are recognised as leaders in their trade, apprentices, TAFE teachers and local business people)

Wage Rates & Awards, Employer & Work Place, Etc

www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au  (Rates of pay in NSW)
www.wagenet.gov.au  (For information about employment issues including wage rates, working conditions, employment contracts as well as recruitment and dismissal)
www.worksite.actu.asn.au  (This ACTU site has loads of information designed for students and is easy to use. Some very useful tips for students making the transition from work experience to employment)

Occupational Health & Safety

http://workcover.cadre.com.au/index_1st.html  (A great interactive learning tool on Occupational Health and Safety in the work place, perfect for use in schools)
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/Workers/YoungWorker/default.htm  (Work place safety hints for young people)

Television Show Web Sites

www.kickstartcareers.com.au  (Kick start careers is an the online experience of the brand new show, Kickstart Careers featured on Network 10)

Assistance and Benefits

www.centrelink.gov.au  (Assistance young people can access such as Austudy, Youth Allowance, payments for Australian Apprentices and Living Away From Home Allowance and others to help with progression through education and from education to a career)

Business – going into business for yourself?

www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au  (Department of State and Regional Development site to help create awareness before setting up a small business)
www.business.gov.au  (Offer a simple access to all government information, transactions, and services you need. Provides information on planning, starting and running your own business)
www.workplace.gov.au/neis  (The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) helps eligible unemployed people to start and run their new, viable small business)

‘For Innovators, Inventors and Entrepreneurs’
www.innovation.gov.au  (There are a number of programmes aimed at helping to build enterprise and skills to develop innovative ideas as well as providing sources of training and education for those looking to start a business)

Directory of Government and Non Government Associations

http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/GB+Directory/?SearchType=alpha&AlphaIndex=A  (This link can take young people to any association representing any industry and occupation to help young people find further careers and industry based information and advice)

"Occupation and Industry Related Sites"

Multi Industry Based Sites

www.careersconnected.com.au  (A site produced by the team of AIGroup National Industry Career Specialists, this site contains information on areas relating to Business and Innovation, Manufacturing, Resources and Infrastructure and Electrocommunications and Energy Utilities)

Accounting

http://www.charteredaccountants.com.au/careers  (CA Chartered Accountants careers link)
http://www.cpacareers.com.au/secondary_school/  (CPA Chartered Practising Accountants careers link)

Advertising

http://www.afa.org.au/public/content/ViewCategory.aspx?id=736  (Advertising Federation of Australia careers link)

Agriculture

www.agrifoodcareers.com.au  (An excellent website produced through the ‘Agrifood’ National Industry Careers Specialist containing information for parents, teachers, schools, career advisers and young people. It includes information on scholarships and a whole lot more)
www.ruralskills.com.au/ontrack  (Here you will find a vast array of information on today's exciting Rural Career opportunities, and this site has been put together for the benefit of all young people through Rural Skills Australia)
www.ruralskills.com.au  (RSA Rural Skills Australia Web site offering information on information in all areas of agriculture)
http://www.agcareers.com/aus-all.cfm  (A link which offers career opportunities in lists jobs in agriculture, food, natural resources & biotech plus more)
http://www.nswfarmers.org.au/students/home  (NSW Farmers Association careers link)
http://woolinnovation.com.au/page__2162.aspx  (For people interested in a career working in the Wool Sector)
www.agriculture.gov.au  (Interesting background information if considering a career in agriculture)
www.nff.org.au  (Search on careers in this site and discover great amounts of information)
www.agbizcareers.com.au  (A bulletin board listing agricultural related careers in Australia, including information for young people)
www.agrifoodskills.net.au  (Agrifood Industry Skills Council site containing industry based and careers based information on all ‘Agrifood’ Sectors, including but not limited to Meat Processing, Seafood, Racing and Food, Beverages and Pharmaceuticals)
www.tocal.com  (Tocal Agricultural College site located near Maitland in the NSW Hunter Valley, home of the Tocal Field Days each year and on site courses and accommodation for students keen on studying Agricultural courses)
http://www.chicken.org.au/page.php?id=207  (Australian Chicken Meat Federation site with resources to help educate students in High Schools about the Chicken Meat Industry and the "Hatchery to Home" program)
www.forestworks.com.au  (Information for those who are interested in a career in Australia’s Forest Industries)
www.dairy.edu.au/discoverdairy  (This site is part of Diary Australia’s new kids education program designed as an online resource for students, parents and teachers)

Architecture

http://www.architecture.com.au/i-cms?page=747  (RAIA Royal Australian Institute of Architects careers link)

Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

http://www.amca.com.au/web/index.php?menu=careers  
(Air-conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association site, containing details on careers pathways and other interesting information in this site))

Arts

www.artshub.com.au  (Assistance for those interested or working in performing arts, museums & galleries, writing & publishing, festivals, film & radio & television and multimedia)

Auctioneers and Valuers

www.avaa.com.au  (The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia site, with contact details and information on training courses for young people to access and discover these careers)

Automotive

www.autocareers.com.au  (ATA Automotive Training Australia careers information site)
http://www.jumpstartyourcareer.com.au/nsw/index.htm  (Into fixing things, cars and motor sports, the NRMA Jumpstart Autobody Traineeship could be it, visit this site for more information)

http://www.atbnsw.com.au/careers.htm  (A link through the Automotive Training Board site containing information on careers and qualifications needed in various occupations within Auto)

www.bridgestone.com.au/corporate/careers  (Bridgestone Careers Link)

www.mtaplus.com.au  (Motor Traders Association of NSW site to help people interested in motor trades to find out more, and discover opportunities to get into the motor trades)

Aviation

www.apaccollege.com  (Australasian Pacific Aeronautical College including information on courses, career advancement and accommodation at the Tamworth based facility)
www.zoom2.aerospace.aigroup.asn.au  (Site containing information about careers in aerospace from Terminal Services to Mechanical Maintenance and Avionics)
http://qantas.resultspage.com.au/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=careers  (Details on careers within Qantas Engineering, Maintenance to Cabin Crew)

Baker

http://www.bakersdelight.com.au/cms/document.php?objectID=165  (Information on careers as a baker with Bakers Delight)
http://www.brumbys.com.au/careers/default.aspx  (Information on careers with Brumby’s Bakeries)
http://www.biansw.com.au/career1.htm  (BIA Baking Industry Association of NSW careers link)

Beauty

http://www.serviceskills.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=342  (A link through the Service Skills Industry Skills Council of Australia, containing information on careers and training in Beauty)
http://www.hbia.com.au/  (Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Association site)

Biotechnology

www.biotechnologyonline.gov.au  (Contains an insight into careers centred around Biotechnology, includes where Biotechnology is used in areas such as food production, medicine and testing for diseases)

Building Surveyors

http://www.aibs.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=100&Itemid=121  (Australian Institute of Building Surveyors careers link)

Building Trades

www.constructmycareer.com.au  (Construction and Property Industry Skills Council developed site containing information on careers in the building and construction industry)
www.awciwa.asn.au  (The Australian Wall and Ceiling Industry Association of Western Australia site. This site contains an excellent industry film and careers advice for anyone across Australian interested in the ceiling and wall industry)
www.becomeabricklayer.com.au  (A site put together by the Australian Brick and Block Laying Training Foundation containing details for those interested in becoming an apprentice Bricklayer and other interesting information)
www.nolimits.com.au  (Originating in Western Australia, Careers information in building and construction including a section especially for parents)
www.tbcitb.com.au  (Originating in Tasmania, this site also includes some profiles on how they achieved success in their chosen trades)
www.pmsltd.com.au  (Programmed Maintenance Services web site offering advice and an insight into opportunities within their network)
www.bigplans.com.au  (Details information on all areas of the building industry and includes a section relating school subjects to occupations in the building sector)
www.plumbingcareer.com.au  (For careers advice and information on plumbing, parents, teachers and students links in this site)
http://www.mbansw.asn.au/default.asp?id=52  (Link from the NSW Master Builders Association site, offering information about their Apprenticeship Scheme)
http://hia.com.au/Careers.aspx  (Housing Industry Association HIA site detailing careers advice and information for young people, including numerous links)

Business

http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/careers/index.html#bus_serv  (Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council site containing a link for careers in business. Choose from dozens of career facts sheets containing an incredible amount of information)

Civil Construction

http://www.civilcontractors.com/GeneralContent.aspx?pid=293  (Link through the Civil Contractors Federation site containing information about careers in Civil Construction. Discover a world of occupations in Civil Construction in this site)

Chef

www.discoverhospitality.com  (Welcome to the Discover Hospitality website where you can discover more about one of Australia's most dynamic and fast growing industries - hospitality!)

Childcare

www.ectarc.com.au  (Early Childhood Training and Resource Centre site, contains information on courses in Childcare)

Computer Games including links to Computers in Film and 3D Industries

www.gdaa.com.au  (A site through the Game Developers Association of Australia where one interested in Computer Games Developing can access newsletters, links to training providers and a host of other information. Check out the LINKS page in this site, you will find loads of interesting information on careers where computers are used)

Correctional Services

www.governmentskills.com.au  (The Government Skills Industry Skills Council site. This site contains a careers link to help young people find out about the careers available in Correctional Services)
www.careergov.com.au (Follow the links in this site to find out more about careers in Correctional Centres)

Defence Trades Program

www.defencetrades.com.au  (Defence and Alliance People Solutions have come together to offer a unique opportunity to those people serious about building a trade career in the Australian Defence Forces. Alliance People Solutions will assist those young people interested, the website provides all details needed)

Education & Teaching

http://www.seek.com.au  (Jobs working in Universities and international education and training jobs)
www.teach.nsw.edu.au/  (Becoming a teacher in NSW Education system, including schools and TAFE)
www.teachers.on.net  (Education employment website)

Electronics & Refrigeration and Air-conditioning

www.ee-careers.com.au  (A website that displays careers options in Electro technology and Communications options. This site also contains career pathway charts, suitability links for maths and problem solving and sport and doing things, as well as a host of other interesting details)
http://www.electrotecfutures.com.au/students.cfm  (Electrotech futures, careers advice and information on Electro technology)
www.ee-oz.com.au  (The Electrocomms and Energy Utilities Industry Skills Council site, contains a careers link, which aims to offer careers advice on careers in Electrotechnology, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, Energy Utilities and much more)
http://www.countryenergy.com.au/internet/cewebpub.nsf/Content/Careers_cover  (Link for Country Energy site on careers with Country Energy)
http://www.energy.com.au/energy/ea.nsf/Content/Careers+Home  (Link for Energy Australia site on careers with Energy Australia)

Engineering

http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au  (Engineers Australia careers information link – Honeywell Engineering School, various activities for school students including Engineering days and camps.)

Entertainment

www.entertainmentpersonnel.com.au  (Recruitment specialising in the entertainment industry)

Film and Television

www.afc.gov.au  (A host of information relating to the industry, even how to transfer your ideas into a screenplay and how to get started in Film and Television)

Finance and Financial Planning

www.efinancialcareers.com.au  (Finance Jobs: Accounting jobs, IT jobs, bank jobs & recruitment, plus resume database, job market news & career trends)

http://www.fpa.asn.au/FPA_Content.aspx?Doc_id=4005  (A link through the Financial Planning Association of Australia offering careers advice on Financial Planning)

Fire Brigades NSW

www.fire.nsw.gov.au/recruitment  (Advice on recruitment into the NSW Fire Brigades)

Food Retail

www.mcdonalds.com.au/careers  (Information on careers with McDonalds)
http://www.kfc.com.au  (Information on careers with KFC)

Forensic Science

http://www.nifs.com.au/F_S_A/FSA_frame.html?Careers.asp&1  (National Institute of Forensic Science Australia site. This link provides young people with information on the various disciplines, courses, service providers and a general overview of Forensic Sciences)

Government – All

www.careergov.com.au  (Welcome to Careergov by Government Skills Australia. Here you can find out about the vast array of careers available in Correctional Services, the Water Industry, Public Safety, the Public Sector and Local Government)

Government – Federal

www.governmentskills.com.au  (The Government Skills Industry Skills Council site. This site contains a careers link to help young people find out about the vast array of careers available in Correctional Services, Water Industry, Public Safety, The Public Sector and Local Government)
www.australia.gov.au  (Government Department websites, from A-Z, including all Government Departments)
www.asic.gov.au  (ASIC Australian Securities and Investments Commission)
www.abs.gov.au  (ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics)
www.defencejobs.gov.au  (Australian Defence Forces)
http://www.centrelink.gov.au  (Link containing information on Centrelink Vacancies and employment advice for those wishing to apply for Centrelink opportunities)
www.ato.gov.au  (ATO Australian Taxation Office)
www.deewr.gov.au (Information for School Students, TAFE Students, University and Higher Education Students, Indigenous Students, Students studying internationally and Post Graduate Students)
www.customs.gov.au  (For information on careers in Customs including how to join and eligibility, this site can help)

Government – State

http://jobs.nsw.gov.au/  (This link is about the great careers and amazing opportunities in the NSW Government. It provides information and links about how you can achieve a rewarding public service career. Use this link to help plan your next career step and keep informed about career opportunities and programs across the NSW Public Service including the new Jumpstart – NSW Public Sector Cadetship Program)
www.skilling.nsw.gov.au  (Information on Training Organisations, Group Training Organisations, Australian Apprenticeship Centres and other handy information)

Government – Local

www.job-directory.com.au/  (Australian Local Government Job directory)
www.lgsa-plus.net.au/www/html/914-local-government-careers.asp  (Local Government Shires Association Website showcasing careers information for Local Government throughout NSW, includes profiles of real people)

Graphic Arts and Printing

http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/careers/index.html#pga  (Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council site containing a link for careers in Graphic arts and Printing. Choose from dozens of career facts sheets containing an incredible amount of information)

Graphic Design

http://www.agda.com.au/education/index.html  (Link taken from the Australian Graphic Design Association outlining details on Colleges and Courses and Scholarships)

Hairdressing

http://www.serviceskills.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63&Itemid=399  (A link through the Service Skills Industry Skills Council of Australia, containing information on careers and training in Hairdressing)
http://www.professionalhair.com.au  (Professional Hairdressers Association link listing other Hairdressing sites to visit for those interested in a career in Hairdressing)
http://www.hbia.com.au  (Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Association site)

Health & Community Services

www.communityactivecareers.com.au  (A career resource for the community services and health (CS&H) industries including input from the employing organisations within the community services and health industries)
http://www.cshisc.com.au/  (Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council site)
www3.health.nsw.gov.au/healthjobs/   (NSW Health Jobs site)
www.healthposts.com.au/  (Health job search and career resource)
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty-old/health/initiatives/rhi/  (University Department of Rural Health Northern NSW link, discover areas of study including medicine, oral health, occupational therapy, pharmacy, podiatry, medical radiation science, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy and nursing. Information for those interested in seeking study through the University of Newcastle and want to complete a large part of their education and training in a rural setting at one of the locations Tamworth, Armidale, Taree or Moree.
http://www.amsa.org.au  (Australian Medical Students Association link containing an interesting insight into the behind the scenes activities and thoughts of those practising careers in a host of medical professions)
www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm  (NSW Rural Doctors Network)
www.djs.com.au/  (Dentists Job Search)
www.healthwork.com.au  (Jobs for Nurses throughout Australia)
www.nursingjobs.com.au  (Nursing jobs for Nurses by Nurses)
www.workinhealth.com  (Work in Health, Medical, Nursing and allied Health jobs)
www.nursingagency.com.au/  (Nursing Agency of Australia)
http://nurseinfo.com.au  (Linked through the Royal College of Nursing and funded by the Australian Government of Health and Ageing, this site contains details for those interested in becoming a nurse or midwife)
www.air.asn.au  (Australian Institute of Radiography, has a great career information link, for secondary students, also detailing university course information and other very handy details for young people)
www.daa.asn.au  (The Dietitians Association of Australia, this link contains valuable insights through the Student Projects Links tab on this site)
www.physiotherapy.asn.au  (Australian Physiotherapy Association site containing details for interested young people on careers in Physiotherapy, including areas Physiotherapists work)
www.ruralpharmacy.com.au  (Linked through the Rural and Remote Pharmacy Workforce Development Program, this link provides young people with advice on courses, and excellent advice on rural pharmacy careers)
www.psa.org.au/  (Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, a site for pharmacists and those with a general interest in the industry)
http://www.shpa.org.au/careers  (Linked to the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, this link contains all kinds of advice for young people and career advisers)
www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au  (Speech Pathology Australia website, this site offers young people a great insight into careers in Speech Pathology)
www.dentalcareers.com.au  (Australian Dental Association NSW branch site containing information on careers in Dental, including a Dental Assistant, Dental Prosthetics and a Dentist)
http://www.ada.org.au/Publications/careers.aspx  (The Australian Dental Association, ADA site, containing further careers advice for aspiring young dentists)
http://www.optometrists.asn.au/optometry  (Optometrists Association of Australia site containing a great source of advice, including some contact and other very useful information on courses throughout Australia)
http://www.psychology.org.au/study/careers  (Australian Psychological Society website contains advice on all the types of Psychologists, areas of occupational expertise, an excellent resource for young people. There is also a study and careers link for those interested in a career in Psychology)
www.apac.psychology.org.au  (A site through the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council offering information on courses throughout Australia)
www.chiropractors.asn.au  (The Chiropractors Association of Australia, contains details on careers in Chiropractic)
http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/employment/  (NSW ambulance Service website link. Details on becoming a paramedic, a trainee paramedic and a host of advice)
http://www.sarrah.org.au/site/index.cfm  (Services for Australian, Rural and Remote Allied Health, SARRAH. This link provides useful scholarship information through the programs and projects link as well as more details through the student’s link on this site)
http://www.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au  (Australian Natural Therapies Association site. Contains useful details for young people)
www.podiatry.asn.au  (Australian Podiatry Association, contains a link for those interested in careers as a Podiatrist)
http://www.aims.org.au/c/index.php?page=education  (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists careers advice, scholarship and student information links and details. There are no less than 8 disciplines of Medical Laboratory Scientists in Australia, read about all of these in this great site)

Hospitality

www.discoverhospitality.com  (Welcome to the Discover Hospitality website where you can discover more about one of Australia's most dynamic and fast growing industries - hospitality!)
www.restaurantcater.asn.au  (Restaurant and Catering Australia including information to find out about careers in the Hospitality Industry)

Human Resources

http://www.hrcareers.com.au/resources  (The Australian Human Resources Institute link to the career resources guide. From career snapshots to ask the HR experts)

Insurance and Finance

www.theinstitute.com.au  (Australia and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance)
http://www.theinstitute.com.au/careersii/  (Insurance Careers Centre)
www.nibacollege.com.au  (Access qualifications pathways chart in this site for those interested in a career in Insurance)

IT and Computing

http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/careers/index.html  (Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council site containing a link for careers in Information, Communication and Technology ‘ICT’. Choose from dozens of career facts sheets containing an incredible amount of information)
www.itskillshub.com.au  (Contains information on training, education and a unique link to access IT related information for young people)
www.it2.com.au  (IT Industries Job Portal, jobs for people wanting to work in IT)
www.acs.org.au  (ACS Australian Computer Society careers link)
http://www.aiia.com.au  (Australian Information Industry Association site, contains information on careers in ICT)
www.awise.ihoard.com  (Australian women in IT and Science Entity, A national communications umbrella that forms a collaborative voice connecting ICT networks for women)
http://www.skillsinfo.gov.au/skills/SkillsIssues/ICTSkills/ICTskills.htm#ICTCareers  (Some handy information for those interested in reading up more about careers in IT (Information Technology) and ICT(Information Communications Technology)
www.acs.org.au/ictcareers/index.cfm  (Australian Computer Society ICT careers portal, a handy website for those who are interested in careers in IT or ICT)
www.fitt.org.au  (Be inspired, get motivated and network with ICT women! The Females in Information Technology & Telecommunications [FITT] is a network to inspire, encourage and support women in the ICT industry)

Jeweller

www.jaa.com.au  (Jewellers Association of Australia website)

Landscape Architecture

www.aila.org.au  (Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture site, including the careers link)

Law

http://www.lawsociety.com.au/  (The Law Society of NSW, click into the Young Lawyers Careers Information link for some interesting insights and reading)
www.justlegal.com.au  (Jobs and training)
www.mahlab.com.au/  (Recruitment service)

Manufacturing / Engineering

www.itsyourfuture.com.au  (A careers in Manufacturing website designed to help young people find a career in the dynamic manufacturing industry)
www.mskills.com.au  (Site developed by the Manufacturing Skills Industry skills Council, contains interesting information on manufacturing from Metals Engineering, Aerospace to Process Manufacturing and Laboratory Operations)
www.makeit.net.au  (Explore this site to the diverse job roles, products, skills and training within manufacturing)
http://www.zoom.aigroup.asn.au/  for this "Zoom" presentation)

Marine Boating

www.zoom3.aigroup.asn.au  (Careers advice in areas such as Boat Building, Sailmaking or even working in a Marina)

Meat Industry

www.mintrac.com.au  National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Web site includes information on careers in the meat industry such as smallgoods, abattoirs, food services and retailing

Media & Journalism

http://www.mediafederation.org.au (Media Federation of Australia, Career advice for media and journalism)
www.aftrs.edu.au  (Australian Film, Television and Radio School)
http://www.ttoc.com.au/content/  The Television Technical Operators College (TTOC)

Metal Trades

http://www.steel.org.au/inside.asp?ID=649&pnav=649  (Australian Steel Institute site containing a link to information and advice on careers in steel)
www.sheetmetalaustralia.com.au  (Sheetmetal Industry Association website, another great source of information and advice on metal trades)

Medical Science

http://www.aims.org.au  (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists link containing information starting point for anyone interested in Medical Sciences as a career. This link also contains other sites which can help to offer careers advice in Science)
(Careers in Medical Laboratory Science)

Mining and Metallurgy

www.mineblogger.com.au  (Mineblogger™ is a partnership between Lisa Costa and Jody Elliott, who between them have more than 30 years combined experience in Recruitment and Human Resources in the Australian Resource Sector. This site has information including minimum requirements, marketing oneself, an interview guide and a whole lot more)
http://www.ausimm.com.au/Content/Default.aspx?ID=147  (Provides information to students who are considering a career in the minerals industry. It features career profiles, career path maps and links to information on university programs, scholarships and other interesting careers pages)
www.miningcareers.com  (Career advice, education and training information on the Minerals Industry)
http://www.miningrelatedcouncils.asn.au/links.asp  (Mining Related Councils site containing links to Councils where mining occurs throughout NSW)
http://www.nswmin.com.au  (An interactive look at the Minerals Industry)

Nursery & Garden

www.ngia.com.au/MainMenu  (Find out about the Green Life Careers program, and other initiatives and interesting facts about the scholarships, and becoming a certified nursery professional)

Oil and Gas Industry

http://www.appea.com.au/index  (Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association site containing a number of short interviews that can be viewed to benefit young people searching for career advice)
Pharmaceutical Industry

www.pharmaceuticaljobs.com/  (an employment and recruitment company providing job contracting, permanent recruitment and executive search services to the healthcare, medical, scientific and pharmaceutical industry)

Police Forces

www.police.nsw.gov.au  (Information on recruitment and education into the NSW Police Force)
www.afp.gov.au (Australian Federal Police site containing details on selection processes and other details)

Postal Careers and other Australia Post Careers

http://www.auspost.com.au  (Link taken from the Australia Post Website, outlining career options within Australia Post. Did you know Australia Post employs 35,000 staff?)

Printing Industries

www.printingcareers.com.au  (Information on careers within printing including prepress graphic design, printing, print finishing and screen printing)

Public Relations

http://www.pria.com.au/jobs  (Public Relations Institute of Australia site. This link provides young people with advice on careers in public relations, what it’s like to work and a whole lot more)

Quarantine

http://www.daff.gov.au  (A link containing information on cool careers in Quarantine including Imported Food Inspectors, and Senior Scientific Officers)

Real Estate

http://www.reinsw.com.au/Career-in-real-estate/default.aspx  (The Real Estate Institute of NSW, contains information on courses and other important information)

Retail

www.ara.com.au  (Australian Retailers Association site for anyone interested in careers in retail)
www.serviceskills.com.au  (The Service Skills Industry Skills Council of Australia providing careers based information on all types of occupations in service industries, including retail, beauty, floristry, hairdressing, outdoor recreation and tourism)

Restaurant and Catering

www.restaurantcater.asn.au  (A site developed by Restaurant and Catering Australia, specifically for Chefs & Restaurants, more sector specific)

Robotics

www.araa.asn.au  (The Australian Robotics and Automation Association site, contains a link for students and a links section which provides a range of other interesting information for those interested in a career in Robotics)

Science and Engineering

http://www.apesma.asn.au/  (The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia provides information for anyone interested in a career as a Scientist, Engineer or a manager in one of those fields. Go to the employment and careers link within this site)
http://www.apesma.asn.au/students/employment.asp  

Science

http://www.aims.org.au/c/index.php?page=education  (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists careers advice, scholarship and student information links and details. There are no less than 8 disciplines of Medical Laboratory Scientists in Australia, read about all of these in this great site)
http://www.csiro.au/csiro/channel/ppch1k.html  (Link offering careers advice and information with the CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)
http://www.ansto.gov.au  (A link through the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation offering information about careers in Science. This site can also link into the ‘careersinscience’ site which is listed in this section)
http://www.osmr.nsw.gov.au/scienceexposed  (A link through the NSW Office for Science and Medical Research, this link provides details on the Science EXPOsed free two-day event for Year 8 & 9 students and teachers to explore the latest in science and technology and learn more about careers in science 2 day)
www.questacon.edu.au  (The National Science and Technology Centre, A comprehensive site for teachers as well as young people) http://www.aifst.asn.au/foodworx  (The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology link into science careers in the food and beverage industry. Details found on sales and marketing, quality, research and manufacturing just to name a few)
www.aindt.com.au  (This is the site for the Australian Institute for Non Destructive Testing, may well become a growth area of the future as safety standards in industry and building become more common practise. Look up your state branch and give them a call to find out more about this growth area)

Securities and Investments

www.securities.edu.au  (Information for those interested in a future within the financial markets)

Secretarial and Office

www.justsecretarialjobs.com.au  (A site which offers job vacancies in secretarial and administrative roles)

Service Industries

www.justsecretarialjobs.com.au  (Services Skills Council of Australia site containing details such as fact sheets, industry profiles, job vacancies and detailed sector information)

Sport

www.insportandrecreation.net  (One-stop sport and recreation, providing information and services for all current and future education, training and career development needs in the sport and recreation industry)
www.sportspeople.com.au/  (A career and jobs based web site for those seeking a future career in the sports industry)
www.sportnsw.com.au  (The NSW Sports Federation, through the Education link on this site, showing details of courses accessible to young people with an interest across the spectrum of sports careers. Refer to the ‘Careers in Sport for School Students and Teachers’ in this site)

Steel Roofing Trades

www.careerinsteel.com.au  (BlueScope Steel site containing information on careers in Steel Roofing)

Surveying

www.isaust.org.au  (The Institute of Surveyors Australia provides information to help with careers in surveying)
http://www.isansw.org.au/careers  (The NSW Institute of Surveyors Inc careers link containing an insight into what a Surveyor does and what training is needed to become a Surveyor)
www.smicnsw.org.au  (Surveying and Mapping Industry Council of NSW offering advice on career options including GPS Satellite Surveying and Satellite Imagery, Land Surveying and Hydrographic Surveying and Charting)

Travel and Hospitality

http://www.pinnaclepeople.com.au/links.php  (A link to further information on areas like education and training and hospitality associations)
www.traveljobs.com.au/traveljobs.htm  (The travel jobs network)
www.jobsintravel.com.au/  (TMS Asia Pacific recruitment site)
www.tourismtraining.com.au  (Further tourism industry and career based information)

Transport and Logistics

www.transportal.com.au  (Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council site, containing information on careers in Maritime, Road Transport, Aviation, Warehousing and Storage, Stevedoring, Rail and Logistics)
www.tdtaustralia.com  (Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council site, containing information on careers within the industry)
www.the-linc.com.au  (This site contains information on all transport and logistics careers as well as training pathways and other useful details on this sector)
www.myfreightcareer.com.au  (MFC is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and a Group Training Company (GTC) established specifically for the Import /Export, International Trade Logistics, Freight Forwarding (Air and Sea), Road/Rail Transport, Shipping and Aviation industries to help employ junior or entry level staff)
www.talc.com.au  (The Transport and Logistics Centre (TALC) is a National not-for-profit group whose aim is to assist the Transport and Logistics (T&L) sector of the Australian economy to improve its capacity in terms of attraction, recruitment, education, retention, career and professional development)

Youth Workers

www.youth.nsw.gov.au  (Information for people working with youth)

Zoo Careers

http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/content/search.asp  (A link put together by the Taronga and Western Plains Zoos includes information on their ‘Vocational Education’ program, ‘Meet a Keeper Careers Day’ where if you are interested in careers in the Zoo, can meet a Keeper to find out what it’s really like!)



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