Resources
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Here are the student & parent/carer presentation from the 'Pathways from the School Gate' online forum.
Recordings of the student session will be made available shortly.
How to connect with the panel:
BATForce - Leigh Bartlett and Kylie Fox
P: 5221 4339
E: info@batforce.org.au
Geelong Region LLEN - Jo Harris
2/199 Moorabool Street, Geelong
P: 5229 0922
E: admin@grllen.com.au
Skills and Jobs Centre - Lucinda Rodrigue
The Gordon - Fenwick Street
P: 5225 0700
E: skillscentre@gordontafe.edu.a
Skills and Jobs Centre - career help for all
If you need help with job search, job applications, course advice or general career information this is the place to go!
FREE help for any individual and employer. Services include individual career counselling, workshops on jobseeking skills, industry insight panels, computer access etc.
The Gordon Jobs and Skills Centre
The Gordon City Campus
Building G - Level 1
Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Geelong Careers - live job feed and trending industries for the Geelong region
Geelong Careers is all about Geelong and the jobs that are here now and into the future.
The website features a live job feed, highlights the trending careers in Geelong, delve into the eight highest growth careers in Geelong and read good news industry hero stories to help inform real career dreams in our region.
Host of the podcast series 'My Brilliant Geelong Career'.
Geelong Region LLEN career resources
GRLLEN have built a number of handy resources that are designed to provide valuable insights into the world of work for young people, recruiters and educational practitioners.
Explore their downloadable resources on:
- Careers in Supply Chain & Logistics
- Careers in Building & Construction
- Careers in Food & Fibre
- Careers in Community Services
- Careers in Health
- The Future of Work
- Work Readiness for Students
- School to Industry e-book
Virtual Reality Workplaces
VIC VICE is a cutting-edge virtual reality platform that offers students in Victorian classrooms a chance to experience various workplaces in a fully-immersive, interactive and multi-sensory way.
For students, teachers and agencies to explore career options in growing industries. VIC VICE is a virtual reality platform that will allow secondary students to see touch and experience different workplaces. The platform is a modern solution to growing workforce shortages and a widening skills gap.
Geelong Region LLEN hire out the VR headsets and platform allowing you to explore 13 career experiences in industries such as; health, community services, agriculture and transport and logistics.
Fair Work - a one stop shop to find out anything and everything about your employment rights
Fair Work is full of information on employee and employer rights. Find information on pay, leave, employee entitlements, awards/agreements and how to end your employment.
Apprenticeship Support Australia - extra support for exploring career pathways
Apprenticeship Support Australia, offers an independent end-to-end experience for job seekers and students seeking career advice, training information and employment opportunities.
If you are needing extra support with career pathways, especially when it comes to Apprenticeships and Traineeships, contact them on the details below.
Please note this is a free service.
Tradeswomen Australia - support for girls who want to enter a trade
Tradeswomen Australia was established to encourage, recruit and retain women in skilled trade roles that are male-dominated.
By recognising the need for change in social attitudes they support businesses to take the lead and remove the barriers for women who wish to enter their trade.
Skillsroad - your guide to a clearer and more enjoyable school to career transition
Skillsroad's mission is to empower young people, along with their parents, teachers and future employers to feel confident and supported taking the first steps on their career journey.
They have many tools on their website, such as the Career Quiz, Jobs Board, and the Job Fit Test, to help young people navigate the career planning process.
These tools help young people identify passions and natural skill sets and introduces them to new industries and vocations. It also assists those who support young people by removing the guesswork on how to transition into work or further study.
Youth Central - Jobs, Careers and Study advice
Career advice for job seekers about a whole range of work-related topics. Find out how to create a resume or job application letter and what happens in a job interview.
Get some advice about where to find jobs or work experience. Learn about your rights as an employee and what you can do if you think you're being treated unfairly.
Job Jumpstart - Your Career, Your Future
Job Jumpstart offers resources and activities to help you work out what jobs might suit you.
They provide practical tips to help you tailor your job search to employers you want to work for.
Job and Skills - a guide to Australian careers
Find out about the skills, knowledge and abilities you may need to get and keep a job.
headspace - Work and Study Support
Do you need help with looking for a job? Or support in starting a career? Or advice on study options?
No matter where you're at, headspace Work & Study is here to help you.
We offer different ways of helping because we want you to choose which works best for you. It doesn't matter who you are or where you live. We're here for you. Everything is private and confidential, and there's absolutely no cost.
Offers:
- online support
- work and study centres
- career mentoring
Gig Worker Support Service
The Young Workers Centre (YWC) supports workers aged 30 and under, and this includes workers in the gig economy. Whether its Uber, Airtasker, Care.com or any other company. Making sure workers are safe, protected and paid properly is what we do every day.
The Young Workers Centre can help you and your workmates when things go wrong at work. We provide free & confidential legal advice, helping to recover lost wages and prevent unfair dismissal.