How to become a Technician
Find out about different roles, skills required, job duties, and more to see how you can start your future career as a Technician.
Building Post-School Pathways
Tips to remember on ATAR release day
On ATAR release day it’s normal to feel stressed, but no matter what happens you’ll always have options and lots of help for your next step.
Do you need to change your preferences?
Do you need to change your preferences? If you’ve applied to uni and want to know more about changing preferences, this blog could help.
The benefits of studying university online
Looking at your options for study next year? The benefits of studying university online are worth considering.
Applying to university – the basics
University applications are now open in all states and territories of Australia – and if you’re in Year 12 and thinking of applying for 2024, we’re here to help! In this blog we’ll go over some of the basics you need to know about applying to university, plus list some key dates. First, take a …
Volunteering ideas – where can you start?
If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, that’s great! There are heaps of places out there that are always looking for keen helpers, and many of them welcome volunteers from ages 16+. Before we get into some places where you might like to volunteer, let’s have a quick look at the benefits of volunteering. What’s in …
Guaranteed Accommodation at University
Learn about what guaranteed accommodation is and find out which universities are currently offering it to students.
Should I drop a subject?
Senior high school is tough! You’re busy with school, extra curriculars, and maybe even working part time too. You might also be learning to drive, expected to do more at home, then there’s all the life admin you’ve suddenly got to deal with…and a social life to consider. So it’s understandable that when you’re thinking …
Average vs Median Salaries – What’s the Difference?
Often when you read about careers, you’ll see an average salary listed somewhere in the information. While that’s not a bad thing in any way, it can often shape your view of what a job is like. You might make assumptions about: How hard it is What qualifications you’ll need How prestigious it is If …
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Don’t Wait to Finish School to get Experience
You don’t need to sit around and wait until you’ve finished school to start getting experience, building skills, and making connections for your future. There are lots of things you can do alongside your schoolwork. Let’s take a look at some of your options. Part-time work  This is something a lot of students already do. …
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Jobs for People who Love Puzzles
Puzzles can be toys, games, or problems that are designed to test your ingenuity. From jigsaw puzzles and computer games, to crosswords and sudoku, there are lots of different ways you could be entertained by a great puzzle. But there’s more to puzzling than just fun. You can learn useful skills (puzzles are often used …
QUT Business Academic Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship program is offered to commencing students with outstanding academic achievement.
Join the Academy for Enterprising Girls
The Academy for Enterprising Girls is a fun online eLearning campus designed to help students learn the innovation, design thinking, and tech skills to think like a Girl Boss and start their own business one day. The Academy includes expert advice from some of Australia’s most inspiring business people, teaches resilience, the art of problem-solving …
All about Microcredentials
Bite-sized learning  In the future world of work, your transferable skills will be more important than ever. Gone are the days of getting one qualification and being done. Today, jobs are constantly evolving, which means our knowledge and skills need to as well. The popularity of microcredentials has exploded over the last few years. …
Applying to University in the UK from Australia
If you’d like to study in the UK, there are a few things that you’ll need to know. Step 1 – Find out about Student Visa requirements It’s a great idea to start by looking at the UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) website. They specialise in providing advice and information to international students. …
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Work Experience Can Help Build Your Future
There are lots of ways you can find out what a job is like. You could read about it, watch videos, or even talk to someone in the job. But there’s nothing really like experiencing it first-hand. That’s exactly what work experience is – a way you can get a taste of a career and …
How to Ask People About Their Jobs
Is there a job out there you think you would absolutely love? It can be hard to know exactly what a job is like unless you can get hands-on experience. Maybe you can’t find anything suitable near you, or maybe you’d just like some assurance before jumping into a work experience placement. But you can …
National Careers Week 2023
National Careers Week is back in 2023, running from 15 – 21 May. This year, the theme is “Career. It’s more than just a job”. Check out the events running around the country, on-demand webinars to watch at any time, as well as all the resources on offer. They also have a handy guide packed …
Top Tips for Subject Selection in Year 10
Choosing subjects to study in senior high school can be tricky. If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed about it all, here’s our top tips for subject selection in Year 10, and some advice to help get you started on the right track. Things you could do: Start to think about your subjects now …
5 Reasons to Apply for Scholarships
If you’re planning on tertiary eduction next year, we’ve put together 5 reasons why you should apply for scholarships – there are lots of benefits you could enjoy. Ease the financial burden Of course, the financial benefits of scholarships are one of the top reasons students apply. They’re a great way to help …
5 tips for Subject Selection for Year 11 and 12
If you’re in Year 10 at high school in Australia, then you’ll probably be thinking about choosing your senior subjects for Year 11 and 12. It’s not an easy process, but we’ve got 5 tips for Subject Selection for Year 11 and 12 that could help to take some of the pressure off, giving you …
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How to Apply for Early Entry Programs
Before you can even think about applying, you need to fully understand what early entry is. Some high demand courses such as Teaching, Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing might have earlier opening and closing dates than other courses – but this doesn’t mean they count as “early entry”, as you’ll still have to wait until results …
Scholarships – Not Just for High Achievers
Lots of people think that scholarships are only there to benefit a very specific bunch of people (like high achievers). But that’s not the case. Most scholarships are aimed at a certain category of applicants, that’s true. But there’s a huge list of categories to choose from.
University benefits for school leaders
If you’re a school captain or leader, or have other leadership experience, you might be wondering if this can be a benefit to you when applying to university. The answer is yes. Lots of universities offer bonus points and other perks for school leaders, including scholarships, study support, access to exclusive opportunities, and more. Here …
Navigating Year 10 Subject Selection
If you’re planning to stay on in high school and complete Years 11 and 12, then Subject Selection is going to be an essential process that you’re going to have to go through. While on one hand it’s great that you’ll get to choose which subjects you’ll be studying, the flip side is that what …
Early Offers – Not Just for High Achievers
Thinking about going to uni next year? You might want to consider applying for an Early Entry program. There are heaps of benefits: not just getting your place locked in before exams, but you can also get exclusive scholarships, access to mentoring and events, support while you study, and more. But if you think early …
7 ways volunteering could benefit you
Volunteering your precious free time to help worthy causes is a really noble undertaking. You won’t earn big bucks, but there are plenty of other ways that becoming a volunteer could be of value. Learn new skills No matter where you decide to volunteer, there will always be an element of training. While …
Work Experience with Your Local Council
Looking for somewhere to do your work experience? A great place to consider is your local Council. Many local Councils have structured work experience programs for high school students, as well as VET and university students looking for placements. They’re definitely worth considering on your work experience search. Why should I do work experience …
ATAR Calculators – What Are They?
If you’re in Year 12, there’s usually one big thing on your mind: what will my ATAR be? Most universities and other institutions take applications well before exams are over and you receive your official ATAR. So how can you know whether you’re on the right track? This is what ATAR calculators are for. They …
It Takes a Spark STEM Conference, Gold Coast
Most conferences currently being offered on STEM, STEAM and Entrepreneurship tend to be targeted towards teachers and involve a series of speakers and the occasional mini-workshops. This conference is designed to be different. This conference is designed by students and teachers for students and teachers. The intent of the It Takes a Spark STEM Conference …
It Takes a Spark STEM Conference, Tasmania
Most conferences currently being offered on STEM, STEAM and Entrepreneurship tend to be targeted towards teachers and involve a series of speakers and the occasional mini-workshops. This conference is designed to be different. This conference is designed by students and teachers for students and teachers. The intent of the It Takes a Spark STEM Conference …
It Takes a Spark STEM Conference, Melbourne
Most conferences currently being offered on STEM, STEAM and Entrepreneurship tend to be targeted towards teachers and involve a series of speakers and the occasional mini-workshops. This conference is designed to be different. This conference is designed by students and teachers for students and teachers. The intent of the It Takes a Spark STEM Conference …
It Takes a Spark STEM Conference, Perth
Most conferences currently being offered on STEM, STEAM and Entrepreneurship tend to be targeted towards teachers and involve a series of speakers and the occasional mini-workshops. This conference is designed to be different. This conference is designed by students and teachers for students and teachers. The intent of the It Takes a Spark STEM Conference …
University of Melbourne Hansen Scholarship
The Hansen Scholarship is a flagship scholarship program at The University of Melbourne. From 2020, The Hansen Scholarship will be awarded to talented undergraduate students whose financial circumstances present a challenge to accessing a first-class education. Recipients will be awarded accommodation, an allowance, and financial and personal support.
ACU Law – Equity Scholarship
Established in 2012, the ACU Law – Equity Scholarship is intended to assist law students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
How to Choose the Right International University for You
Deciding to study at university is a huge step – and going overseas to do it is even bigger. With thousands of options out there, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing the right international university to study at. So where do you begin? We’ve got some tips …
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CDU Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Engineering Scholarship
To provide financial support to Engineering students through their studies and provide valuable industry workplace experience to further supplement their education.
Griffith Art in Bark Bursary
The Art in Bark Bursary supports an art student coming to study at QCA from a regional or remote area of Queensland.
Murdoch Coolibah Care Scholarship Program
The Scholarships are available for award to students in personal and/or financial hardship, studying the Bachelor of Nursing and Graduate Diploma of Gerontological Care at Murdoch University and who reside in the Mandurah area.
Murdoch Peel Community Fund Scholarship
This scholarships aims to support young people of the Peel region reduce the financial pressure and the living and study costs associated with attending university.
Charles Sturt Bush Children’s Education Foundation (BCEF) Scholarship
The Bush Children’s Education Foundation Scholarship was established in 2006 to provide a first year student from a remote community, assistance throughout the duration of their degree.
Murdoch City of Mandurah Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, from the Mandurah region, who are intending to enrol, or are enrolled, full-time in an undergraduate degree at Murdoch University Mandurah Campus or at South Street Campus.
CDU AKRON Group NT Scholarship
To financially support a driven and hardworking Territorian enrolled in a Higher Education degree in the areas of Business or Engineering at Charles Darwin University
ECU Dorothea Swift Nursing Scholarship
The Dorothea Swift Nursing scholarships have been generously donated to support Bachelor of Science – Nursing students commencing their first semester of study.
Alternative Pathways
You’ve spent the last few years studying hard, and have applied to uni. But what happens if offers start rolling out and you miss out? We know it can be disappointing, but it’s important to not give up. There’s always another way to get into the course of your dreams. Maybe you could consider taking …
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship for Rural and Regional Students
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship for rural and regional students aims to assist academically outstanding but disadvantaged students, from a rural or regional area, who have been offered a full-time place at an Australian University for the first time.
UTAS Destination Australia Scholarship (for Domestic Students)
The objective of the Destination Australia Scholarship Program is to attract and support students to study in regional Australia, to grow and develop regional Australian tertiary providers and offer students a quality learning experience. The University of Tasmania is proud to be a provider under the Destination Australia Scholarship Program and welcomes students to study …
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Murdoch James TF Chong Memorial Scholarship
The James T F Chong Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 and is available for award to a student beginning their first year in a Bachelor of Law at Murdoch University.
UC Accommodation Scholarships
Awarded to domestic students from a rural, regional and remote area in Australia to secure on-campus accommodation.
Arrive & Thrive Career Resources
Arrive & Thrive have developed a heap of free guides and online resources to help young people learn how to apply for jobs and find a career they’ll love. The resources include PDF guides and online modules, spanning topics such as resume and interview preparation, career design principles, tools for parents, and more. Access and …
Murdoch Ragdoll Scholarship
The Ragdoll scholarships have been made possible by generous donors who wish to support students commencing any undergraduate course in the disciplines of Business, Law, Engineering, Health, Science, Teaching, or Technology.
UniSA Rural Reconnect Relocation Scholarship
These scholarships will assist students from rural and isolated areas to fund their relocation costs associated with moving to Adelaide in order to pursue full-time undergraduate study.
UniSC June Canavan Regional Scholarship
To support education opportunities for women from regional areas enrolled to study in medical science or other health science areas.
CQUniCares Scott Williams Foundation Scholarship
Made possible by the Scott Williams Foundation, the CQUniCares Scott Williams Foundation Scholarships will provide recognition and financial assistance to deserving and financially disadvantaged students enrolled in a business-related undergraduate course.
A Letter to the Class of 2022
This guest article was written by Claire Pech, Careers Advisor at Emanuel School, Sydney and owner of careers consultancy Claire Pech Careers. So many articles were written for the Class of 2020. They were the first group who had any experience of Covid-19. They endured their first ever school closures. Home-learning, home schooling, pandemics and …
St Ann’s College / Playford Trust Residential Scholarships
The Playford Trust in partnership with Chartwells, St Ann’s College and the St Ann’s Foundation offers three scholarships for students living at St Ann’s Residential College.
UNE The Duncan Family Scholarship in Pharmacy
To support financially disadvantaged students studying the Bachelor of Pharmacy at UNE.
Aspiring Teacher Grant
If you have decided to become a teacher, our Aspiring Teacher Grants will help you to get started.
STEM Camps for High School Students
Do you have a passion for all things STEM? Or maybe you’re looking for a fun way to spend the holidays. You might be interested in attending a STEM camp. There are heaps of options out there all across the country and the world, helping you explore potential careers in STEM, learn new things, and …
Summer Skills Program
Kickstart your career with short summer skills courses that you can learn online at your own pace or at a location near you. The NSW Government is offering fee-free, industry aligned short courses for young people aged between 16-24 who have left school and want to learn new skills. Heaps of courses and locations are …
UQ The Bar Association of Queensland Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support undergraduate students wishing to study law at UQ and experiencing financial disadvantage.
CQUniCares GWI Scholarship
The CQUniCares GWI Scholarship will provide recognition and financial assistance to a deserving Bachelor’s degree student in financial need.
UOW John, Belle & Richard Miller, Bridgewater Scholarships for Opportunity
This scholarship acknowledges the long-standing connection of John, Belle and Richard Miller’s family to the Illawarra Region. This scholarship is a representation of the Miller family’s desire to support the studies of students in need, and recognises those who are involved in the community.
Curtin Sir William Tyree Scholarship in Engineering
The Tyree Foundation has established scholarships for engineering students across all Australian States. The scholarships are for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, to provide them support throughout their four-year course of study.
Murdoch Senate Bursary
The Murdoch Senate Bursary has been developed to assist students who are facing financial and/or personal hardship with some of the costs associated with studying at Murdoch University.
UWA Great Southern Science Scholarship
The Great Southern Development Commission donates funds annually to encourage and assist meritorious students from outside the Albany region to commence a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) undergraduate degree course at the UWA Albany Centre.
PreVET
PreVET is a resource developed by the Department of Education NT for remote indigenous students. It has been designed to show students how the world of work links to the wider community and to themselves, and supports Aboriginal ways of learning. Each module explores a different job within the community in an interactive magazine format, …
Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cyber Gap program is a 12-month online program designed to enhance your skills and employability in the cyber security field. You can be working towards any eligible qualification ranging from a Certificate III to a Master’s Degree, either full time or part time. During this 12-month program you will receive: …
University of Newcastle Betty Josephine Fyffe Rural Equity Scholarship
Betty leaves this legacy as her way of trying to improve the education of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in training with hope that some will return to the country areas to practice their profession.
Charles Sturt Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service Scholarship
With a mission to improve health outcomes for the local Aboriginal community, the Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service offers this scholarship to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students commencing studies in Health and Rehabilitation, Speech Pathology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Podiatric Medicine on the Albury-Wodonga Campus.
Macquarie University Dunmore Lang College Regional and Rural Scholarship
A scholarship to support students from rural and remote Australia living on campus while studying an undergraduate degree.
UTAS Lucy Beeton Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship
The Lucy Beeton Scholarship aims to provide a financial incentive/support for Aboriginal people to undertake a teaching qualification at the University of Tasmania.
University of Adelaide Hilda and Sandy Anderson Scholarship
The Scholarship supports undergraduate students commencing a program of study in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering & Technology (SET) or Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide.
University of Adelaide Augustus Short Scholarship
Thanks to the generous support of donors, the Augustus Short Scholarships are available to students of high academic merit who come from rural or remote areas, challenging financial circumstances or another disadvantage.
JCU Cullinane Law Scholarship
This program has been established with a generous donation from Professor Cullinane to support students aspiring to study law at JCU in North Queensland.
Preparing your professional resume
Written by Julie Dal Santo from My Career Capital Preparing a professional resume can often feel like a daunting task for everyone — even those who have been in the workforce for some time can find it a difficult process. For students who are often still learning about themselves and the world of work, …
CQUniCares Launch Scholarship
The CQUniCares Launch Scholarship assists students from regional areas and/or low SES backgrounds with expenses associated with undergraduate study. Those expenses can include non-deferrable costs such as textbooks, uniforms, computer equipment, internet, equipment or travel costs associated with compulsory residential schools and unpaid work placements.
Swinburne Malcolm Styles Local Government Scholarship
The Malcolm Styles Local Government Scholarship aims to support a regional or rural-based (preferably) engineering student studying in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Professional) with an interest in local government.
Griffith Adam Scott Foundation Business Scholarship
The Adam Scott Foundation Business Scholarship is for students who have overcome adversities in their life, are passionate about business and may also have an interest in sport.
University of Adelaide Skinn Engineering Scholarship
The Skinn Engineering Scholarship was established at the University by Public Trustee, as the trustee of the Estate of Cleveland Maxwell Skinn, to support two undergraduate students in Engineering.
Connecting what you have achieved to where you want to go
By Julie Dal Santo from My Career Capital Achievements are often personal. Each of us will have different versions of what success looks like. In the classroom, achievement can often be talked about in terms of getting high marks. Whilst this is important, if we broaden our view to look at all the information that …
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UTAS Medical Council of Tasmania Medical Student Scholarship
The Medical Council of Tasmania, upon its dissolution in 2010, provided the University of Tasmania Foundation with a $1 million gift to endow scholarships for deserving Tasmanian students to study medicine at the University.
Meet the Women in STEM
STELR have gone around the country and interviewed women doing some amazing careers in STEM – now you can learn all about what they do. There are heaps of women out there doing some pretty cool things, from robotics to metallurgy, entrepreneurship to maths, agriculture to marine science. We’ve picked a few that might inspire …
Early Entry – Applications Still Open for 2023
If you don’t want to wait until the end of the year to find out if you can get into university, you don’t have to. There are still quite a few Early Entry Programs still taking applications. But they’re closing soon, so get your applications in ASAP. Here are the programs still taking applications: …
UTAS Larry Knight Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been endowed by the Australian Government in memory of Larry Knight, who was killed in the Beaconsfield Mine disaster in April 2006. Funding for the scholarship was provided by the Australian Government Department of Education.
University of Adelaide Dr Richard Oertel Scholarship
The Scholarship will support one commencing undergraduate student undertaking the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Advanced), Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) or Bachelor of Mathematical & Computer Sciences program of study or equivalent at the University of Adelaide.
NCI School Leavers Support
The National Careers Institute has put together their School Leavers Information Kit, packed with information you need on your options after school. Whether you’re thinking of studying, working, or doing something else, they can provide you with support and help you pick the best option for you. There’s also a series of recorded webinars and …
University of Newcastle – Miroma Bunbilla Pre-Entry Program to Medicine
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, the Miroma Bunbilla Program is a pre-entry pathway to the Joint Medical Program (JMP). The Miroma Bunbilla program is a five-day intensive assessment, coordinated by the University’s Thurru Indigenous Health Unit. It will be delivered from December 5 to 9 2022, pairing students with mentors to successfully start medical …
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7 movies that make ordinary careers look cool
Looking for a bit of career inspiration (while being entertained as well)? We’ve found 7 movies about people with ordinary careers doing extraordinary things. So settle in, grab some popcorn, and think about adding some of these to your watch list: Hidden Figures Think maths is boring? Think again. Hidden Figures tells the …
Five ways writing book reviews builds skills for work
Chances are that you’ve written quite a few book reviews in your time. These tasks ask us to not only read a book, but to also critically analyse the book, then write a summary and review of our thoughts which adds up to quite a bit of work. It can also be difficult to understand …
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How students can successfully keep track of their achievements
By Julie Dal Santo from My Career Capital The term ‘Career Capital’ refers to the unique and valuable skills, knowledge, connections, and credentials that allow a person to have impact in their job. We all have career capital. What differs is how we each manage our own career capital. Our days are filled with taking …
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UWA Arcadia Indigenous Landscape Architecture Scholarship
Arcadia Landscape Design has donated funds to The University of Western Australia to assist and encourage a high-achieving Indigenous Australian to commence and pursue studies in Landscape Architecture at the University.
Inspiring the Future Australia
Inspiring the Future Australia aims to broaden the horizons and raise the aspirations of all young people, from primary school students to high school students. 95% of young people say they want employers to be more involved in providing advice and guidance about careers, so Inspiring the Future are on a mission to help make …
Applying to University in the US from Australia
Applying to university in the US is quite a long and complex process. If you’re considering studying in the US, then you’re going to have to be prepared to do a bit more research and spend even more time on your applications. Your best starting point We highly recommend heading over the US …
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What are my future options?
After you finish school, there’s a whole wide world of options out there for you. Maybe you want to study. Maybe you want to work. Maybe you want to travel. But how do you know what the right choice is for you? Well, you’ve got lots of options. And if one pathway doesn’t quite fit, …
The Business Cadetships in Melbourne Program
A reminder to Year 12 students who are interested in a business career that Business Cadetship applications close on 17 August 2022. By this date, both your Application Form and School Assessment are due in. You can read more about the program here. Apply online: www.businesscadetships.com.au
Research into the Value of Virtual Work Experience
Employers, educators, parents, policy makers and other professional bodies have long recognised that work experience has a crucial part to play in helping young people prepare for the world of work. But whilst the benefits of in-person work experience have been extensively researched and documented, very little research exists to substantiate the benefits of virtual …
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Curtin Rural WA Medical School Scholarship
The Curtin Rural WA Medical School Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to support students who are required to relocate from a regional or remote area of Western Australia to undertake the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Curtin University and are experiencing financial hardship.
Uni at School – Can I Start in Year 10?
Like to get a taste of university study and life before you finish high school? You can thanks to many universities offering Uni at School programs. These programs let you enrol and study one or more university subjects alongside your regular high school studies. It’s a great way to see what might be in store …
Explore Careers Career Quiz
Explore Careers has created a free quiz to help you discover the Australian industries and careers that are right for you. This quiz is unique because the results will tell you about real Australian companies that you could work for. Explore Careers have partnered with hundreds of Australian employers to help high school students learn …
