Still not sure if you have got what it takes to become an apprentice? Visit these websites for more information on a range of topics including government programs and assistance and find out where your apprenticeship can take you.
Zoom (into your career) Ai Group worked with industry, government, careers advisers and young people to produce three comprehensive careers advice websites with information on the range of career options in aerospace, boating and manufacturing.
MARS - Metals + engineering Apprentice Recruitment Strategy MARS is a partnership between TAFE NSW, the NSW Department of Education and Training (VET in Schools), AiGTS and local employers marketing industry trade careers to young people, and is available in selected Sydney suburbs.
Make-it! Campaign Discover what it takes to make it in manufacturing. Explore this site for information on the diverse job roles, products, skills and training opportunities available within manufacturing.
myfuture This website provides information on careers, work and employment, funding and education and training. Try 'myguide' which allows you to answer questions, explore career suggestions made by myfuture, select career favourites, clarify your career direction, and then, create an action plan to help you reach your career goals.
Jobsearch The Australian Government's job search website for a range of positions available across a multitude of industries Australia wide.
WorldSkills Australia A not-for-profit organisation that has operated for 25 years, WorldSkills Australia aims to highlight young Australian's skills excellence through trade competitions. These platforms are unique opportunities to showcase the apprentices, trainees and VET students of Australia who are able to benchmark their talent against the best on regional, national and international levels.
Australian Apprenticeships The Australian Government's website on apprenticeships with information on career pathways, training, wages, getting started and much more.
National Industry Skills Initiative The Government continues to address industry skill needs through a variety of mechanisms and has developed the National Skills Shortages Strategy to build on existing initiatives to provide a more comprehensive approach to addressing skills needs.
National Industry Career Specialists National Industry Career Specialists provide Industry specific career information, particularly on skills needs and labour markets. NICS support the national network of 57 Regional Industry Career Advisers across Australia.
Regional Industry Career Advisers Regional Industry Career Advisers (RICAs) provide regional career information, advice and resources, particularly in areas of skills needs.
Adopt A School Program The Australian Industry Group has developed an Adopt-A-School' Program to help connect employers with students. The aim of the program is to provide an active link between manufacturing employers, students, teachers and the broader school environment through activities that will increase knowledge and opportunity for careers and further education.
VET in Schools More than 94% of Australia's secondary schools offering senior secondary programs now offer vocational education and training (VET) to their senior students.
School-Based Australian Apprenticeships Students can begin work on nationally recognised industry qualifications while still attending school, typically in Year 10, 11 or 12 so that they can complete their school studies while starting their apprenticeship.
Employer Success Stories Take a look at how some companies have successfully partnered with schools to the benefit of their business as well as the young people involved.
Career pathways
Use these links to find specific information on the range of career pathways, qualifications, roles and job descriptions in the diverse fields and industry sectors below, which take on apprentices.
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