Useful Links

http://www.jobguide.dest.gov.au/ Offers detailed job descriptions on a wide range of jobs including information specific tasks and skills, and education and training requirements for each job.
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/ Career information service where you can access detailed information on career related topics
http://www.year12whatnext.gov.au/ A guide to help year 12 students plan their post-school education and training, future working life, course options and where to go for help and information.
http://www.youthpathways.dest.gov.au/ Aims to assist the most at risk young people to make a successful transition through to completion of year 12, to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community.
www.dest.gov.au/careerdevelopment Access career development information and other career support links and programs
www.abc.net.au/acedayjobs Online videos about Australians working in everyday jobs they are passionate about
www.abc.net.au/catapult Innovative and creative ideas in business, science and industry in action
http://www.enya.org.au/ Promotes the active participation of young people in business
http://www.getatrade.gov.au/ Find out about apprenticeships, training and the labour market
http://www.innovation.gov.au/ For innovative and entrepreneurial young Australians
www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook Current labour market information including job prospects, employment rates and average incomes.
http://www.jobjuice.gov.au/ Career, job search assistance, apprenticeship and training information designed for young people.
http://www.newapprenticeships.gov.au/ Learn more about New Apprenticeships and the benefits of combining practical work and training.
http://smartmoves.questacon.edu.au/ Career pathways and opportunities in science, engineering and technology.
http://www.thegoodguides.com.au/ Find courses and places to study using various search criteria.
http://www.training.com.au/ Links to Vocational and Technical Education
https://transit.dest.gov.au/ To find the Local Community Partnership (LCP) in your area, follow the LCP map link
http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/ A range of opportunities for volunteers
http://www.workplace.gov.au/ Information about employment in Australia including wages and working conditions, labour markets and careers.
www.australia.gov.au/australianapprenticeships Provides information on apprenticeships, traineeships for jobseekers and school students.
http://www.vacc.com.au/ Covers careers in the automotive industry, providing information about trade streams and training options, including school-based traineeships, information for parents, training resources and contacts.
http://www.bigplans.com.au/ This site covers the Building and Construction industries. Students can search through over 140 jobs by title, school subject, type of training and skill shortage.
http://www.careersthatgo.com.au/ Provides details on duties in science and technology trades and personal requirements for occupation. Focuses on Careers in Manufacturing, covering jobs in the metal and fabrication trades.
http://www.chef.org.au/ Provides information about careers, career paths and training opportunities in commercial cookery, including types of training involved, job descriptions, working conditions, and career paths.
http://www.electrotecfutures.com.au/ Presentations on careers in electrotechnology, in fields such as electrical, electronics, communications, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and computer networking.
http://www.plumbingcareer.com.au/ Provides information on a career in plumbing, includes details on the range of duties in general plumbing and in specializations, details on the structure and content of apprenticeship training , an overview of the industry, and relevant industry networks.
http://www.zoom.aigroup.asn.au/ provides information about careers and training pathways in 15 related areas to engineering and manufacturing.
http://www.tafe.vic.gov.au/ TAFE Courses Directory includes information on over 1,600 courses offered at TAFEs and other Registered Training Organisations in Victoria.
http://www.aatinfo.com.au/ Search for Australian Apprenticeships, training packages, and Australian Apprenticeship centres. www. det.vic.gov.au Department of Education and Training
http://www.otte.vic.gov.au/ Office of Training and Tertiary Education http://www.careerone.com.au/ A commercial website. Contains articles on all aspects of job hunting. Many of these articles appear in the Herald Sun, Australian, and Weekend Australian newspapers.
http://www.workchoices.gov.au/ Provides information for employers and employees about the workplace relations system in Australia.
http://www.ncever.edu.au/ National Centre for Vocational Research
http://www.worldskills.org.au/ Test your skills against the best in Australia. Worldskills competitions enable you to meet and work with industry leaders, promote your achievements and take up the ultimate challenge of national and international competition.
http://www.llen.vic.gov.au/ Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLEN) bring together education providers, industry, community, individuals and government organisations to improve education, training and employment outcomes for young people in local communities.
http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/ Offers information and advice on youth issues like employment, study, travel, money and events for young people aged 12-25 in Victoria.
http://www.aacc.org.au/ The Australian Association of Career Counselors is a national organisation of practitioners who provide career services.
http://www.vsc.vic.gov.au/  Victorian Skills Commission
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/ Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
http://www.vqu.vic.gov.au/ Victorian Qualifications Authority
http://www.aris.com.au/ Resource and Information Service
http://www.dukeofed.org.au/ Duke of Edinburgh Awards
http://www.vecci.org.au/ Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI)
http://www.yaa.org.au/ Young Achievement Australia
http://www.gtavic.asn.au/ Group Training Association of Australia
http://www.wagenet.gov.au/ Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
www.aajobpathways.com.au Australian Apprenticeship opportunities and step-by-step guide to finding Australian Apprenticeship
http://www.careerchick.com.au/index.html Lots of useful information for girls relating to careers and other issues