Teaching Resources
Preparing for Work
Support your students as they prepare to work
Students need to leave school with the skills and information they require to find and secure work, but this process can be tricky, and they need to know how to find jobs, apply for them, secure (and ace) an interview, then prepare for their first day.
Here you’ll find some great Australian Curriculum aligned resources to help you prepare your students for work, whether you’re looking for activities to integrate into your career lessons or content to embed in other subjects.
Teaching Resources
Job Search Basics Workbook
The Job Search Basics workbook is an interactive digital resource from Job Jumpstart providing a range of activities and information to help students with their …
What’s the difference between a reference and a referee?
If you’re hunting for work, you’ve probably put together a resume to hand out to potential employers. One of the most important parts of the …
In-school Workshops for Students and Teachers
If you’re looking to boost your students’ engagement and knowledge, there are a whole host of companies that offer workshops and presentations that can be …
How Careers Advisors can help students prepare for Job Interviews with Virtual Reality
Careers Advisors have historically had a hard time helping students prepare for the job-jitters, relying on mock interviews as the primary and only avenue for practice. …
How to prepare for job interviews (with Virtual Reality)
There’s nothing more nerve-wracking than your first job interview. Even practising for job interviews with teachers, advisors, or your school can be anxiety-inducing. Here are …
Decision Making Upskilling Program
Being able to make well-informed choices will differentiate you from others, win you friends and show your leadership potential at work. Grandshake’s new 40-minute microprogram, …
Skillsroad Teacher and Careers Advisor Toolkit
Skillsroad are excited to announce the launch of their comprehensive Teacher and Careers Advisor Toolkit – a jam-packed resource to support educators with career planning. …
Apprenticeship pathways for students with a disability
Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) in proud partnership with Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network (MADN) bring you a series of blog posts and resources …
Volunteering – Where Can I 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 …
National Careers Week 2022
National Careers Week is back in 2022, running from 16 – 22 May. This year, the theme is “Career. It’s more than just a job”. …
National Skills Commission NERO Data Dashboard
What is NERO? The National Skills Commission (NSC) Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation (NERO) dashboard provides data on employment levels, both by …
New Grandshake Upskilling Microprograms
Grandshake have just announced two new free Upskilling Microprograms for high school students. Each short 40 minute program will teach you important skills for the …
