Careers Library
Digital Resource Library for Students
The Future World of Work
Explore emerging job trends, technological advancements, and career opportunities shaping the workforce of the future.
- 100 Jobs of The Future - Could you be a robot ethicist in the future?
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
- WEF - The Future of Jobs Report 2025
- WEF - The Top 10 Emerging Technologies
- WEF – Video resources on the future world of work, emerging technologies
- Deloitte – Future of Jobs Report 2025 – global trends shaping labour markets
- The Future of Work: Trends & Insights for 2025—Reports including the top 5 trends shaping the future of work in 2025, preparing for the future—insights for leaders, and embracing the evolving world of work
- Jobs & Skills Australia – Emerging Roles & Reports
- National Careers Institute – Australian Jobs Report – detailed information and data on the existing and future world of work, nationally and by state
- McKinsey & Company – Re-inventing the world of work in Australia – videos, reports and analysis
- Job & Skills Australia – Emerging Roles Research and Report
- Careers For Net Zero – clean economy career explorer, case studies, advice
- BBC - What is the future of work – Youtube
Money Matters
Gain essential financial literacy skills, including budgeting, saving, understanding pay, and managing student-related expenses.
- Learn how to budget on a student income, save for your goals, manage living expenses, navigate pay, tax, and super, make smart financial choices when shopping or using buy now pay later, and handle your HELP loan repayments
- Youth Allowances for students and apprenticeships
- Youth payments and service finder
- PDF - An Overview of Student Payments
Understanding Job Markets and Industries
Discover key job market trends, high-demand industries, and regional employment opportunities in Australia.
- Job Outlook - Overview of Australian job markets and emerging trends
- ABS - Key industries: healthcare, IT, construction, education, and agriculture
- Jobs & Skills - Explore the latest trends and insights into Australia’s job market by occupation and industry
- PExplore Careers - Australia’s largest early-career and employment platform focuses on giving young people the best possible tools, resources, advice, guidance, and opportunities.
Getting Work and Employment Preparation
Learn how to craft resumes, prepare for interviews, and navigate job search platforms effectively.
- Seek Career Advice - provides job search tools, career advice, and employment opportunities, helping individuals explore job listings, gain industry insights, and connect with potential employers.
- Indeed - Preparing for job interviews.
- Youth Central - Navigating job boards, online applications, resumes, cover letters, etc.
- Your Career – School Leaver Information Kit.
Job Search
Access comprehensive job search tools, career advice, and employment opportunities across various industries.
- Career Jet - brings together lots of job search engines into one place.
- Seek Career Advice – guides accessing professional career support, including speaking with career advisors, using online resources, and exploring pathways to make informed decisions about future education and employment opportunities.
- Career Harvest – jobs, scholarships, careers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries
- My Health Career – explore health-related careers across 11 industries
- PSchool to Work - connecting students with real-world opportunities through work experience, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships.
School-based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (SBAT)
Explore pathways that combine education with real-world work experience to enhance career readiness.
- MEGT Australia - helps apprentices, trainees, and employers connect through tailored support, training, and career development programs across various industries.
- School to Work - connecting students with real-world opportunities through work experience, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships.
- Head Start - supports students to complete an apprenticeship or traineeship alongside their senior secondary education.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Discover how apprenticeships and traineeships provide hands-on training and career development opportunities.
- Australian Apprenticeships provides comprehensive information and support for individuals seeking to pursue apprenticeships or traineeships. It offers guidance on available opportunities, financial assistance, and the process of becoming an apprentice in various industries across Australia.
- PMIGAS – recruits and employs apprentices and trainees across various trades in Australia, matching them with host companies and providing support throughout their training until they become qualified tradespeople.
- Your Career Apprenticeships & Traineeships - comprehensive information on Australian apprenticeships and traineeships, offering pathways to earn nationally recognised qualifications across over 500 occupations in 50 industries.
- MEGT Apprenticeships & Traineeships - connects individuals with apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities, providing job placements, mentoring, and support to help them gain qualifications and hands-on industry experience
- PApprenticeship Support Network - provides guidance, training solutions, and ongoing support to apprentices, trainees, and employers to ensure successful career pathways in skilled trades.
Work Placement (Work Experience & Structured Workplace Learning)
Learn the value of work experience, how to find work experience, structured workplace learning, and strategies for making the most of your time in the workplace.
- Workforce Australia – information on work experience.
- Youth Central Work Experience - guides on finding placements, understanding your rights, and maximising the benefits of work experience opportunities.
- School to Work - connecting students with real-world opportunities through work experience, structured workplace learning and apprenticeships, and industry partnerships.
Vocational Education & Training (VET)
Your Career – providing comprehensive career information and guidance to help individuals explore industries, occupations, and pathways, supporting informed decisions about current and future career options.
- Job Outlook – Career planning tool based on industry trends
- Youth Central (Work Experience & VET) – Victorian government career resources for young people
- Victorian Skills Gateway – Explore VET courses, careers, and industries
- MySkills – National database of VET courses and training providers
- Australian Apprenticeships – Information on apprenticeships and traineeships
- Victorian TAFE Network – Find TAFE institutions and courses
- Skills and Jobs Centres – Career and training advice across Victoria
TAFE and Further Education Pathways
Compare TAFE and university options, scholarships, and pathways for further study and career growth.
- TAFE Finder - an online platform that allows users to browse and compare vocational courses from Australia's leading TAFEs, universities, and registered training organisations (RTOs), helping individuals find the right course to achieve their career goals.
- My Skills - search for and compare nationally recognised training courses and providers, and learn about the Australian VET Alumni.
- Study Assist – find information on higher education loans and support
- Youth Central - Everything you need to know about starting university, TAFE, or training.
- Office for Youth = Education & Training – you can explore university, TAFE and STEM education.
- ComparEd -you can explore and compare the quality of higher education institutions and study areas you are interested in, based on the experiences of others.
- MyWay Employability - Provides insights into the differences between university and TAFE, helping students make informed decisions about their educational pathways.
Career Development Frameworks and Tools
Utilise career planning tools, self-assessments, and goal-setting strategies to align strengths with career aspirations.
- Career Industry Council of Australia - established in 2000, is the national peak body for the career industry. It is dedicated to enhancing transitions and productivity by advocating the individual, social, and economic benefits of quality career development for all Australians.
- Myfuture - Australia's National Career Information Service, providing resources and tools to help individuals explore career pathways and develop self-knowledge for informed career decision-making.
General Career Tools and Exploration
Explore diverse career opportunities, professional profiles, and skill-building strategies for long-term success.
- Myfuture - Australia's National Career Information Service, providing resources and tools to help individuals explore career pathways and develop self-knowledge for informed career decision-making.
- Youth Central - Navigating job boards, online applications, resumes, cover letters, etc.
- Your Career - providing comprehensive career information and guidance to help individuals explore industries, occupations, and pathways, supporting informed decisions about current and future career options.
- My Big Tomorrow is a resource designed to help young Australians realise bigger life choices. Here you can discover your dream career, experience a day in the life of someone doing that job and find out how they got there.
- Skillsroad - provides job search tools, career advice, and employment opportunities, helping individuals explore job listings, gain industry insights, and connect with potential employers.
- Stem Career Wheel & Resources - provide interactive tools and valuable information to help students explore diverse career pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), connecting their interests with real-world job opportunities.
- Careers With STEM – provides insights into careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, featuring job trends, industry pathways, and real-world career stories to help students and educators explore STEM opportunities.
- EPICC – The Career Education for Parents & Carers section on the Victorian Government Schools website provides resources and guidance to help parents and carers support their child's career development, subject selection, and transition from school to further education or employment.
School Leaver Information
Access key resources to support a smooth transition from school to further education, training, or employment.
- School Leavers Information Kit - offers practical advice, resources, and support to help students transition from school to further education, training, or employment, providing insights into career pathways and decision-making.
- Guide to Starting a New Job - provides essential information for employees on workplace rights, entitlements, and responsibilities, including pay, conditions, and tips for a smooth transition into a new job.
Parent Resources
Find practical guides and tools to help parents support their child’s career planning, subject selection, and transition into the workforce.
- What is Career Development – a guide from Career Tools that explains the concept of career development, outlining key stages, influences, and strategies to help individuals make informed career decisions and navigate their professional growth effectively.
- How Can I Help My teen Choose Subjects – a guide from Career Tools provides parents and guardians with practical advice on supporting their teenagers in selecting school subjects that align with their interests, strengths, and future career pathways.
- Myfuture – a comprehensive career planning resource that provides tools, information, and guidance to help individuals explore career options, understand industry trends and make informed education and employment decisions.
- Australian Parents Council – videos and resources for parents to help them with career development.
- National Careers Institute – the School Leavers Information Kit
- Your Career – provides provides essential resources, guidance, and support for students transitioning from school to work, training, or further education, helping them navigate their career pathways with confidence.
- Guide - Education, training and work opportunities for your young person (15-24 years)
Book an Appointment with Our Careers Practitioner
Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone! At Y2IC, we’re committed to helping students navigate their career pathways with confidence. Our dedicated Careers Practitioner, Simeon Boseley, is here to provide guidance and support to help you make informed decisions about your next steps.
Students can book a one-on-one appointment with Simeon to discuss their goals and get expert advice on shaping their future.