Pathways to work

You know where you want to be - we can help you get there.

Your pathway to work may be as simple as going to an employment services provider and immediately finding a job or your pathway may not be so direct.

You might need help to update your skills before you can find sustainable employment, or you may decide to review your career goals or consider longer term prospects like returning to full time study.

You need as much information and as many options as possible to find your individual pathway to work.

Your options on education and training pathways to work include, but aren’t limited to, the following services. There are quite a few, but they’re all important, so take the time to find what's right for you:

• Job Services Australia - offers education, employment and training services to help jobseekers obtain sustainable employment.
• Career Information Centres - provides information and support to anyone looking at studying, starting or changing careers.
• Disability Employment Services - offers specific training that can help you find a job and continuing support when you've found one.
• Going To Uni - this Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations(DEEWR) website provides the what, where and when for tertiary education in Australia.
• Job Guide - this Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations(DEEWR) guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways.
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program - helps improve speaking, reading, writing and basic maths skills.
• Australian Apprenticeship Access Program - provides disadvantaged job seekers with pre-vocational training and other forms of assistance to gain an Australian Apprenticeship.
• Australian Apprenticeships Initiative - combines practical work with structured training to give you a nationally recognised qualification and the experience you need to get the job you want.
• Support for Professional Recognition - this Australian Education International (AEI) program assists with the fee for getting a non-Australian qualification recognised in Australia.
• Vocational Rehabilitation - this Commonwealth Rehabilition Service (CRS) program helps with managing the effects of injury, illness or disability.
• Youth Connections - can assist young people who may not achieve Year 12 or equivalent and have barriers that limit opportunities to participate in education, training or employment.

More information

• Phone Employment Services on 13 2850 or 13 2490 for Youth and Students
• Speak to somebody at one of the Career Information Centres across Australia

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