There is growing recognition that career development skills can help individuals to meet the constantly changing needs of the labour market and maintain their employability so that they can achieve their aspirations and participate in the community.
Most people need support to help them take advantage of opportunities that present throughout their career.
The Australian Government has a range of career, transition and vocational education and training programmes and policies to ensure that all Australians, particularly young people with the support of their families and communities, have access to services through and beyond school which assist them to:
- make informed choices when selecting schools, courses and post-school opportunities
- connect education and training pathways with career choices and employment prospects
- access the broad range of community services and specialist supports available to them.
Organisations, as diverse as business, government, education providers and community organisations, are working together in partnership to help people make successful transitions.
Reports and Presentations
Career Development Research Project
A research project on career development in Australia has now been completed. Element 2 of the project was conducted by Urbis and is attached below. This report, divided into qualitative, quantitative and synthesis reports, identifies and analyses the career development needs and wants of young people (5-24 years), their parents, teachers and communities.
2011 International Symposium on Career Development and Public Policy
The attached report was produced by the Australian Country Team who attended the 2011 International Symposium on Career Development and Public Policy.
Cognitive Neuroscience: Implications for career development strategies and intervention
The attached presentation was produced by Professor Martin Westwell of Flinders University. Professor Westwell was commissioned to provide an analysis of the brain development of young people aged 5-24 years. This research focused on decision making processes pertaining to career development.
- Cognitive neuroscience: Implications for career development strategies and intervention
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