Career and Enterprise Resources

1. Career and Enterprise Resources
Changing Work Patterns, Managing Change and Alternative Work Arrangements
Flexible Work Schedules ERIC Digest.
http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-9216/work.htm
Gender and attitudes to work and family roles: the views of young ...
http://www.ces.ed.ac.uk/PDF%20Files/TT_0214.pdf
Workplace change: Managing change in the workplace
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/busvicwr/_assets/main/lib60037/06_hpt2-
1managingchangeintheworkplace.pdf
Resource Efficiency and Corporate Responsibility - managing change - a guide on
how to manage change in an organisation
http://www.oursouthwest.com/SusBus/mggchange.html
Managing Change Tool kit
http://www.unisa.edu.au/hrm/resources/managing.asp
Managing Change
http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/management/Log-Mar/Managing-Change.html
Breaking the Glass Ceiling
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_71.htm
Career Choice and Development and the Changing Nature of Work
http://www.sagepub.com/upm-data/23132_Chapter_5.pdf
Work Life Balance Guide
http://www.csr360gpn.org/uploads/files/resources/WLB_Guide.pdf
The future of work: Changing patterns of workforce management and their impact
on the workplace
http://www.thefutureofwork.net/assets/Future_of_Workforce_Mgt_JFM_Sept03.pdf
Changing work patterns
http://www.skwirk.com.au/p-c_s-16_u-123_t-337_c-1163/changing-work-patterns/nsw/changing-
work-patterns/changing-australian-communities/australian-communities-changes
Changing World of Work
http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/magazine/2
Breaking the Glass Ceiling
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_71.htm
How Poor Health and Work Life Balance is Draining Workplace Productivity
http://www.worklifebalancefoundation.com/wlbf/resources/work-life-balance/146-how-poor-health-
and-work-life-balance-is-draining-workplace-productivity

2. The Business Case for Work-Life Balance
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/lp/spila/wlb/16benefits_costs_businesscase.shtml
A Case for Work Life Balance
http://au.hudson.com/documents/emp_au_Hudson_Work-Life_A4_Std.pdf
Work-Life Balance - The Coca-Cola Company
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/work-life_balance.html
Business Stainability
http://www.beatonglobal.com/pdfs/PeopleProductivityPlanet_Business_sustainability_report.pdf
Working Abroad
http://www.workexperienceabroad.com/blog/index.php/work-abroad-tips/things-to-consider-in-
working-abroad/
10 Factors to Consider When Moving Abroad
http://expatheather.com/2010/05/11/10-factors-to-consider-when-moving-abroad/
Flexible working - the law and best practice
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?itemId=1073791181&type=RESOURCES
Who can request flexible working?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/Flexibleworking/DG_10029491
Organisations and people
http://www.flexibility.co.uk/flexwork/general/hr5.htm
The workplace council - alternative work arrangements
http://www.workplacecouncil.com/altwork.htm
Career Development- Why it is Important
Career Development Matters
http://www.cica.org.au/resources/cica-papers-and-submissions Research Papers:
http://www.cica.org.au/research/research-papers Career Fact Sheets:
http://www.ncdw.com.au/index.php/Career-Factsheets.html
The Importance of Career Development
http://www.managementstudyguide.com/importance-of-career-development.htm
Why is Career Development Important?
http://www.ncdw.com.au/index.php/why-is-career-development-important.html
The Impact of the World Economic Crisis and the Importance of Career Development
http://www.cdaa.org.au/content/impact-world-economic-crisis-and-importance-career-
development

3. Government Career Development Resources
http://www.ncdw.com.au/index.php/government-career-development-resources.html
Career Exploration
Career counseling and self-assessment tests
 Career Zone: http://www.nycareerzone.org/
 Career Interests Game: http://www.careergames.com/
Career Exploration Workbook
http://sydney.edu.au/careers/student_events_workshops/workshops/downloads/CareerExploratio
nWorkbook.pdf
Career Paths
http://www.khake.com/page2.html
Get Started: Career Exploration
http://www.acinet.org/explore/View.aspx
Transferable Skills
http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/publications/8961/8961.htm
A List of Transferable Skills Help You
http://www.professional-resume-example.com/list-of-transferable-skills.html
Transferable Skills: Job Skills That Go Wherever You Go!
http://www.your-career-change.com/transferable-skills.html
The Impact of Information Technology on Work and Society
Technology and People at Work
https://impactofinformationsystemsonsociety.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/week-1-technology-and-
people-at-work/
The Impact Of Information Technology On Work Organisations
http://www.essays.cc/free_essays/g2/dtb205.shtml
The Impact of Information Technology on Work and Society
http://www.scoop.it/t/social-impact-of-technology/p/323478843/the-impact-of-information-
technology-on-work-and-society
Environmental influences and trends - Globalisation
Global agenda
http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/globaled/go/pid/178#Agenda
Globalisation learning quests
http://www.web-and-flow.com/members/lhayman/globalization/webquest.htm

4. The Impact of Globalisation on the Australian Workplace
http://socsci.flinders.edu.au/global/glob1002/2001book/holyalliance.htm
Globalisation - what does it mean for me?
http://www.web-and-flow.com/members/lhayman/globalization/webquest.htm
Essential Skills for International Careers
http://www.educationboard.ca/en/parents/post-secondary/international-skills-and-
internships/essential-skills.php#1
Global Issues
http://www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au/archives/
Louisa Peacock 11 June 2007 08:00This article first appeared in Personnel Today magazine
http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2007/06/11/41030/climate-change-initiatives-in-the-
workplace-how-can-hr-turn-words-into-actions.html
How you can make a difference
http://www.climatechange.qld.gov.au/response/taking_action.html
Climate Change- foot print calculator - http://footprint.wwf.org.uk/
WWFs Global Network and WWF calculator - http://www.wwf.org/
The Carbon Account - http://www.thecarbonaccount.com/carbonexplained/
Ways Organisations have Responded to Global Challenges
Toms Shoes - http://www.toms.com/Our-Movement
Body Shop - http://www.thebodyshop.com/_en/_ww/values-campaigns/index.aspx
Google Corporation - http://www.google.com/about/corporate/company/culture.html
Cadbury: 'Purple Goes Green' -
http://www.innovation.cadbury.com/ourresponsibilities/purplegoesgreen/Pages/PurpleGoesGreen
.aspx
Green School: Bali - http://www.greenschool.org/
Directory of Eco Friendly Companies
 Eco Firms - http://www.ecofirms.org/
Employability Skills & the Blueprint for Career Development
 Employability Skills
 http://www.deewr.gov.au/schooling/careersandtransitions/employabilityskills/Pages/Overvi
ew.aspx

5.  Employability Skills for the Future
 http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/training_skills/publications_resources/other_publications/
 Employability Skills- what next?
 http://www.year12whatnext.gov.au/opportunities/employability_skills.htm
 Australian Blueprint for Career Development – http://www.blueprint.edu.au
Self-employment
 Self-employment Opportunities - http://www.careermums.com.au/self-employment
 Self-employment from Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-employment
 Self-employment: be your own boss -
http://www.careersonline.com.au/self_employment/index.html
Mature aged Workers
Myths about mature age workers
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Programs/Jobwise/Employers/PracticalGuide/Ageingworkf
orce/Pages/Theageingworkforcebust.aspx
Experience+
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Programs/ExpPlus/Pages/MoreHelpforMatureAgeWorkers.
aspx
Valuing Older Workers
A site that provides information for jobseekers and employers on the values and benefits of older
workers. Along with this information there is advice on work force planning including checklists.
http://www.valuingolderworkers.gov.au
Older Workers
http://olderworkers.com.au/index.php
Rights and Responsibilities and Organisation of Workplaces
Your Rights and Responsibilities at Work
http://jobaccess.gov.au/Jobseekers/Starting_work/How_to_settle_in_(induction)/Pages/Your_right
s_and_respons.aspx
The Australian Institute of Employment Rights (AIER)
http://www.aierights.com.au/our-work/education/
Fair Work Ombudsman
http://www.fairwork.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

6. Workplace Organisations
http://tle.westone.wa.gov.au/content/file/3fcff815-ed34-4dc2-8b7c-
dd0ab6eb7a41/1/1519_Career_enterprise_2A.zip/content/02_being_informed/page_08.htm
Family friendly workplaces for organisation friendly employees
http://www.changefactory.com.au/articles/human-resource-management/family-friendly-
workplaces-for-organisation-friendly-employees/
Workplace Strategy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workplace_strategy
The World's Most Innovative Companies
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_17/b3981401.htm
10 seeeeeriously cool workplaces
http://positivesharing.com/2006/10/10-seeeeeriously-cool-workplaces/
Harnessing Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace
http://www.adb.org/documents/information/knowledge-solutions/harnessing-creativity-and-
innovation-in-the-workplace.pdf
Creating more Innovative Workplaces: Linking Problem-Solving Style and Organizational
Climate
http://www.cpsb.com/research/articles/featured-articles/Creating-Innovative-Workplaces.pdf
Centre for Innovation Studies
http://www.thecis.ca/
European Association for Creativity and Innovation
http://www.eaci.net/
GovLeaders. April 20, 2009 [Aug. 18, 2009].
http://www.govleaders.org/
Industrial Research Institute
http://www.iriweb.org/
International Society for Professional Innovation Management
http://www.ispim.org/
Organisational Restructuring
Organisational Restructuring/Downsizing, OHS Regulation, Worker Health and Wellbeing
http://ohs.anu.edu.au/publications/pdf/wp%2052%20-%20Quinlan.pdf

7. Restructuring
http://www.mbh.com.au/organisational-restructuring.aspx
Creating a Climate of Change
http://www.climateforchangebook.com/wordpress/redundancy-organisational-restructuring/
Helping Executives Create and Sustain Superior Performance
http://www.threesigma.com/organizational_restructuring.htm
Life Long Learning
Lifelong Learning in Australia
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/higher_education/publications_resources/other_publications/lifelon
g_learning_in_australia.htm
Professional development
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_development
Personal development
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_development
Top 7 Tips To Thrive In An Unpredictable Workplace
http://top7business.com/?Top-7-Tips-To-Thrive-In-An-Unpredictable-Workplace&id=283
Empower Your Teams to Thrive in Uncertain Times
http://www.employwise.com/hr-best-practices/205-empower-your-teams-to-thrive-in-uncertain-
times.html
The Elements of a Positive Work Environment
What is a positive work environment? A positive work environment is characterised by a:
 high degree of trust and respect between all levels of staff
 warm and friendly climate in which colleagues feel valued, and have a strong sense of
loyalty to the organisation
 high quality leadership and management
 open discussion that leads to resolution of conflict
 measure of self-determination over how work is undertaken
 culture where diversity is respected and valued
 lack of exclusive “clubs” and cliques
 opportunities for personal development and career progression
 a high level of creativity and job satisfaction, arising from teamwork and cooperation.
The toolkit defines three strategic and seven operational elements that together contribute to a
toolkit (PDF 1359KB) from the State Services Authority Cash Studies Workers Compensation
Board http://www.wcbsask.com/
Go to:
http://www.ssa.vic.gov.au/images/stories/product_files/221_PSSC_PositiveWorkEnv_2ndEdt.pdf

8. Career Management Skills
The term Career Management Skills refers to the skills required to find and secure employment
and to proactively develop one's own career. Career Management Skills encompass:
 self awareness- in relation to interests, abilities, values, constraints
 opportunity awareness- knowing what career opportunities exist and what is required to
pursue them
 career decision making skills
 transition learning-including skills required to source jobs, prepare applications and
perform in interviews.
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What are Career Management Skills? Why are Career Management Skills so important?
What is in it for you? Go to the following sites:
The term Career Management Skills refers to the skills required to find and secure employment
and to proactively develop one's own career. Career Management Skills encompass:
 self awareness- in relation to interests, abilities, values, constraints
 opportunity awareness- knowing what career opportunities exist and what is required to
pursue them
 career decision making skills
 transition learning-including skills required to source jobs, prepare applications and
perform in interviews.
What are Career Management Skills? Why are Career Management Skills so important? What is
in it for you? Go to the following sites:
http://www.gmprecruit.com/pdf/ResourceHub/CareerManagementSkills.pdf
Career Management Skills for the 21st Century
http://www.cf.ac.uk/carsv/newsandevents/cms/index.html
Career Management Skills: What are they? and why do I need them?
http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/learningandwork/files/links/link_95257.pdf
Career Management Skills: Keys to a Great Career and a Great Life
http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/midcareer/g8module2.html
Life Career Management Skills
http://www.ncver.edu.au/research/proj/nr06007.pdf
Course Expectations and Career Management Skills
http://www.ncdw.com.au/index.php/definition---career-management-skills.html
Definition: Career Management Skills
http://www.jcu.edu.au/td/idc/groups/public/documents/advice/jcuprd_038778.pdf
Career Management Skills: The Australian Blueprint for Career Development
http://www.blueprint.edu.au/index.php/about/what_are_career_management_competencies
Career Management Competencies
Career Action Plans or Individual Pathway Plans (IPPs)

9. ERIC #: ED292975
Title: Individualised Career Plan Models, ERIC Digest No. 71.
Authors: Bhaerman, Robert D.
Web:
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/1c/8c/c4.p
df
http://www.det.wa.edu.au/curriculumsupport/secondary/detcms/navigation/wace-resources
Individual Pathway Plan (Upper, Lower, Review and Exit Plans
http://careerplanning.about.com/cs/actionplans/a/action_plan.htm
A Career Action Plan: A Roadmap to the Future</a><p>
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/careeractionplan/a/action_plan_lng.htm
Writing a Career Action Plan
http://www.about-goal-setting.com/careers-advisor/career-action-plan.html
A Career Action Plan: Characteristics and Elements
http://students.shu.ac.uk/services/careers/resources/sp/print/22%20Career%20Action%20Plannin
g%20Mar%2005.pdf
Career Action Planning
http://www.slideshare.net/boktoday/my-pathway-plan-presentation
My Pathway Plan
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/230176/career_action_plans_using_goal_setting.html?c
at=4
Career Action Plans: Using Goal Setting to Get What You Want Out of Work
http://www.careeractionplan.com/links.html
Career Guides and Job Resources on the Internet
http://www.westone.wa.gov.au/careers/Site/ind_path.htm
Individual Pathway Plans
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/sensecyouth/careertrans/mips/default.htm
Individual Pathways (MIPs)
http://www.mypathwayplan.com/mypathwayplan.php
My Pathway Plan - Pathway Mapping: A Tool for Personal
Career Management Principles and Strategies
Jarvis, Philip S. Career Management Paradigm Shift: Prosperity for Citizens, Windfalls for
Governments, ERIC Collection
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=ED481657

10. 5 Principles of Career Management: Discovering the “High 5” of Strategic of Career
Management Today, presented by Rob Straby, M.A. Sources located at url’s:
http://www.slideshare.net/rstraby and
http://www.slideshare.net/rstraby/5-principles-of-career-management
Waterloo Centre for Career Action
http://www.careerservices.uwaterloo.ca/resources/CareerDecisionMaking.pdf
Eportfolios
My "Online Portfolio Adventure" (Versions of my online portfolios developed using different
systems or online publishing tools) by Dr Helen Barrett (2004-2011)
Source: http://electronicportfolios.com/myportfolio/versions.html
Career Theory
. Overview of Contemporary Career Theories and Theory Development- Overview
.
. Introduction to Super's Life Span Theory (Developmental Theory Achieving Life Balance
Niles, Herr and Hartung Web Site and Donald’s Super's Stages of Career Development in
the 21st Century
.
. Holland's Theory of Career Choice Trait and Factor, Actuarial or Matching Theory and
Holland Types
.
. Krumboltz's Learning Theory of Career Choice and Counselling From Social Learning to
Happenstance
.
. Happenstance Theory - Krumboltz et.al.
.
. Cognitive Information Processing Approach Decision Theory
.
. A Systems Theory Framework of Career Development Patton, W & McMahon M.
Current World Of Work
Career Management Paradigm Shift: Prosperity for Citizens, Windfall for Governments by
Phillip S. Jarvis
http://lifework.ca/ACAREERDEVELOPMENTPARADIGMSHIFT1202.doc
Career Development for Meaningful Work Life by Susan Imel
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pric/is_200200/ai_650982521/
Employability principles for Australian Industry: Literature Review and Framework
Development (2002)
http://www.dest.gov.au/ty/publications/employability_skills/case_study.pdf
Enterprise principles Enterprise Education
Career Theory

11. Overview of contemporary career theories and theory development
http://www.extension.psu.edu/workforce/Briefs/OverviewCareerDev(Insert).pdf
Holland's Theory of Career Choice (trait and factor, actuarial or matching theory)
http://www.careerkey.org/english/you/hollands_home.html
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/cmp/HollandTypes.cfm
Career Policy
Policy and practice in career guidance: an international perspective (A. G. Watts)
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/9/40/1963023.pdf
OECD review of career guidance policies: Australia country note
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/17/47/1948341.pd
McMahon, M. Shaping a career development culture: Quality standards, quality practice,
quality outcomes A presentation to the National Forum of Career Practitioners Sydney, Australia
August 2004 Shaping a Career Development Culture Dr Mary McMahon’s Publications
Context Specific Policy Websites
Variety of Contexts
The Miles Morgan website has a range of links relevant to Australian career services across
contexts including the Blueprint. http://www.milesmorgan.com.au
Career Industry
Career Development Association of Australia
http://www.cdaa.org.au
The Career Industry Council of Australia now has its own website located at:
http://www.cica.org.au
National Standards and Accreditation of Career Practitioners Project Industry
http://www.workplace.gov.au http://www.acci.asn.au/
Education
EdNa online acts as an educational portal has links to anything related to education in
Australia http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/page1.html Some State specific career education web
sites include:
Australian Capital Territory Department of Education and Training: Career
Transition http://www.decs.act.gov.au/services/ct.htm
Education Queensland. Career Education http://education.qld.gov.au/students/service/career
Queensland Government: Curriculum Learning and Teaching. Career and Transition
Policies and Frameworks http://education.qld.gov.au/students/service/career/transitions.html

12. New South Wales Department of Education and Training- Career Education
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/yrk12focusareas/careered/index.php
Western Australian Department of Education and Training. Career Development
http://www.training.wa.gov.au/employment/content-career-development.asp
VET and Careers http://www.ncver.edu.au/students/projects/10326.html
http://www.edna.edu.au/edna/browse/0,12650
Emerging Trends In Career Development
Managing Life, Learning and Work in the 21st Century by McMahon, Patton and
Tatham http://www.lifework.ca/AUSBP04-03.pdf service delivery for special target groups
Diversity and Multicultural
Developing a Multicultural Career Mindset by John Stewart
http://www.contactpoint.ca/natcon-conat/2002/pdf/pdf-02-09.pdf
Career Development and Gender, Race, and Class: ERIC: 199 by Sandra Kerka
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pric/is_199800/ai_1097774367/
Education and Youth
Aboriginal Education: Guiding Circles http://www.aboriginalhr.ca/en/programs/guidingcircles
Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies: Australian Youth Facts & Stats
http://www.youthfacts.com.au/
Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Technology
http://www.dest.gov.au/
Career education program for gifted high school student’s
http://www.aare.edu.au/00pap/hem00464.htm
Düsseldorf Skills Forum: Projects http://www.dsf.org.au/projects.php
Career Development Practitioner Resources http://www.ceawa.org.au/Links/default.asp
Myfuture web site http://www.myfuture.edu.au/
ReCaP: Resource for Career Practitioners http://www.dest.gov.au/Search.aspx?query=recap
South Australian Transition Portfolio 2004
http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/docs/files/communities/docman/1/Tp_Teacher_s_Manual.pdf
Australian Government, Department of Education, Science and Training: Real Game
http://www.realgame.gov.au/index.htm
The Australian Career Development Studies will be available online at:

13. http://www.career.edu.au in print and in CD-ROM formats.
Labour Market Information
.
. Current Minimum Wage
The Young Worker Toolkit helps young people find information about their
responsibilities and where their stand at work. Sections include:
 Starting your job
 Pay and conditions
 Tax, super and help
 Safety and accidents
 Problems at work
 Quitting and losing your job
 Getting help
Click here to go to Young Worker Toolkit. http://youngworkertoolkit.youth.gov.au/
 Live Salary: http://www.livesalary.com.au/
 The annual Hays Salary Guide: http://www.hays.com.au/salary/
 Salary centre- CareerOne: http://content.mycareer.com.au/salary-centre
 HR partners: http://www.hrsalarysurvey.com.au/
 CareerOne Salary Surveys- Curious about what you're really worth? Find salary averages
online. Sponsored by: Salaries
.
. Labour Market Updates
 Labour market Update
 Job Outlook- Make Your Career a Reality
 Labour Market Trends
 Labour Market Information Portal
 Labour statistics
 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations http://www.dewr.gov.au/
 Myfuture: The Facts http://www.myfuture.gov.au/
 Australian Wages http://www.bluecollar.com.au
 Access Economics http://accesseconomics.com.au/
 Australian Bureau of Statistics http://www.abs.gov.au/
 Australian Federal Government (all Government departments) http://fed.gov.au/
 Council for Equal Opportunity in Employment http://www.ceoe.com.au/
 Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) http://dest.gov.au
 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations http://www.dewr.gov.au/
 Australian Labour Market Analysis and Research
http://www.dewrsb.gov.au/employment/publications/
 National Board of Employment, Education & Training
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/training_skills/publications_resources/indexes/
 National Centre for Vocational Research (VET Statistics, Apprenticeship/ Traineeship
Annual Statistics) http://www.ncver.edu.au/
 Senate (Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/
 Workplace Authority http://www.workplaceauthority.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
.
. Labour Market Data/ Employment Information - Overseas
 Careers International (Can., NZ, UK, USA)
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/international_education/

14.  Department for Education & Employment (UK) http://www.dfee.gov.uk/
 Department of Labor (USA) http://www.dol.gov/
 Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) http://www.oecd.org/
Employment statistics
. Australian Bureau of Statistics – South Australian Statistics Page
A wide range of economic and social statistics is covered through this page. It provides access to
South Australia's statistical information, including statistical releases and links to non-ABS
sources.
http://www.skillsinfo.gov.au Industry skills information, including employment data and links
to information on industry employment, careers, and skill needs and training. Also includes
Industry Employment Profiles which provide an extensive suite of data on employment
characteristics, trends and prospects.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/ The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is
Australia's principal provider of vocational education and training (VET) research and statistics.
http://www.workforceinfoservice.sa.gov.au/ The Workforce Information Service provides
information and tools to support workplace planning and development in South Australia.
Employment, jobs and occupations
These sites provide some useful information about different jobs and how to go about getting
one.
http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au This is a young person focussed site that connects
the user to the Job Guide and other career and job related information and links.
http://www.year12whatnext.gov.au Fast facts and quick links to help Year 12 students get
started.
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au Find out about apprenticeships
http://www.grouptraining.com.au Group Training Organisations manage Australian Apprentice
recruitment, training contracts, wages and entitlements, administration, training delivery and
monitor skill development. The site contains information and resources if you are looking for
employment as an apprentice or you are looking to employ an apprentice.
http://www.keepaustraliaworking.gov.au Help to identify what services and programs are offered
by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and Centrelink.
http://www.workplace.gov.au Provides job seekers, employees, employers with information
about finding a job, starting work and workplace issues. You can also access the Australian Jobs
publication, which provides an overview of job prospects.
http://www.immi.gov.au Information on employment in Australia for people coming from
overseas.

15. http://www.skillsone.com.au Videos about getting a trade or skill
http://www.skillsinfo.gov.au Get clarification about words and concepts about the labour market
and jobs.
Volunteer work opportunities
Volunteering provides you with an opportunity to help your community while at the same time
you can gain valuable work experience, improve your skills, meet new people and build your self
confidence.
http://jobsearch.gov.au/volunteer/default.aspx Search engine for volunteer opportunities.
http://www.ofv.sa.gov.au General information about volunteering in South Australia
http://www.svsa.on.net/become_vol.htm Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc is the key volunteer
resource centre in the southern area extending to the Fleurieu Peninsula.
http://www.volunteer.com.au/ SEEK Volunteer is a non-profit initiative designed to bring
volunteers and the organisations seeking them together. Volunteer opportunities are updated
daily and all organisations have been qualified by Volunteering Australia's associated state
centres.
http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/ Volunteering Australia is the national peak body working to
advance volunteering in the Australian community. This site contains links to news and events and
other interesting resources and information.
http://www.govolunteer.com.au/ GoVolunteer provides you with all the information you might
need to find out about volunteering and volunteer opportunities in your area.
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Programs/GoldenGurus/Pages/default.aspx Golden Gurus
encourages skilled mature aged people who are retired, semi-retired or no working full-time to
share their skills and experience as mentors for community organisations and small businesses.
Job search engines
The Internet contains many sites where you can search and apply for jobs.
http://www.jobsearch.gov.au
http://www.careerjet.com.au
http://www.jobseeker.com.au
http://www.jobsearch.com.au
http://www.jobserve.com.au
http://www.mycareer.com.au
http://www.employment.byron.com.au
http://www.seek.com.au
http://www.jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail Links job seekers with Australian harvest jobs. You can
find a job, locate a harvest labour provider and search for towns and crop information.
http://www.jet.org.au An employment portal focusing solely on Apprenticeships & Traineeships.

16. Training
These sites will provide you with information about further education and training and where to
go to get it.
http://www.training.sa.gov.au Predominately a site for training and education providers but there
is some information about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
http://www.skillsinfo.gov.au Information covering education and training, apprenticeships, higher
education, industry skills and vocational and technical education. This site also has information
on Industries skill, including employment data and links to information on industry employment,
careers, and skills needs and training. You can also access the Australian Jobs publication, which
provides an overview of job prospects.
http://www.ntis.gov.au The National Training Information Service is a database on vocational
education and training in Australia. It provides a Search and Browse function that allows you to
find training courses and qualifications in South Australia. Go to the NTIS search page:
http://www.ntis.gov.au/Default.aspx?find
http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/ppp The Productivity Places Program (PPP) is part of the Australian
Government’s Skilling Australian for the Future initiative. The program provides opportunities for
job seekers to raise their skills levels and gain recognised qualifications in skills in occupation
demand areas.
http://www.training.com.au A portal to a range of vocational education and training information,
products and services in Australia.
http://www.accesstraining.deewr.gov.au The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program (the
Access Program) provides job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-
vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship.
Education, further education and higher education
http://www.australiantechnicalcolleges.gov.au Australian Technical Colleges cater for Years 11
and 12 students who wish to study for their Year 12 certificate and start an apprenticeship whilst
still at school (Australian School-based Apprenticeship).
http://www.goingtouni.gov.au Comprehensive information on what you need to know if you are
interested in going to university.
http://www.gooduniguide.com.au Comprehensive and independent information source about
tertiary education pathways, including postgraduate courses like the MBA, and career options in
Australia.