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This 1995 report describes the implications for the pattern of employment and skill needs over the next decade, of existing demographic, educational, social and domestic economic trends as well as of future technological changes and international economic developments.

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This blueprint provides information about careeer development learning within a range of settings. Two themes emerge: that there are core competencies that all Australians require in learning and work settings; and there are processes set out for the planning, practice and assessment of career courses and resources. The core of the blueprint is 12 career competency matrices that rests upon three streams - personal management, learning and work exploration, and career building.

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The Australian Network of Practice Firms (ANPF) is a network of training businesses that students manage and operate as part of their learning programs. Each of these simulated businesses (or 'practice firms', or 'virtual enterprises' or 'training companies') follows real-world business practices and trades within a virtual economy.

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This website provides information on the Australian Skills Vouchers initiative. Business Skills Vouchers for Apprentices provide vouchers up to $500 to assist apprentices or newly qualified tradespeople to undertake business skills training. Work Skills Vouchers provide vouchers up to $3000 to assist Australians aged 25 and over to improve their basic skill level to Year 12 or vocational Certificate II.

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This report examines young people in their transition from school to tertiary education, vocational education and training (VET) or work. A review of research literature confirms that family influence is considerable and suggests that programs developed with young people within their family context may be helpful. Interviews supported findings in broad research areas: the role of families in making plans for post-school life; and transition from school to post-school alternatives, including practicalities confronting young people, and their hopes and aspirations. Some factors supporting families are: families provide security while young people make their choices; young people are not constrained by family expectations, rather there are limitations which are financial and geographical ones; young people in this study tend to be high achievers and exhibit love of learning throughout the life span; and require financial and emotional support (such as mentoring programs). The barriers include: young people and their families not being able to access career guidance and support through school; lack of familiarity with tertiary institutions and contexts; and the pressure of Year 12.

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Career Advice Australia is an Australia Government initiative that works to provide a national career development and transition support system for all young Australians aged 13 to 19 years. The initiative helps youth with skills development, training and career advice. The website provides information for youth, parents, schools and industry about the initiative.

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A comprehensive guide to career prospects, education and training facilities, including universities and colleges, professional institutes, industry associations, jobs and immigration rules in Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK and USA. This site also contains many helpful hints on choosing the right career and obtaining a position which is best suited to one's skills and interests.

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AEI_NOOSR offers an educational assessment service which provides written assessments of overseas higher education, postsecondary or technical level qualifications for individuals who want to establish the educational level of their overseas qualification compared with an Australian educational qualification. The service is available to both residents and non-residents of Australia. A AEI-NOOSR assessment is based on the published guidelines contained in the AEI-NOOSR Country Education Profile for the country concerned. Where a qualification is not included in the guidelines, it is assessed on an individual basis. NOOSR is not authorised to award qualifications and does not formally recognise overseas qualifications.

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This website is dedicated to supporting Australia's creative practitioners, companies and entrepreneurs. It is an initiative of the Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC), which is part of the Australian Government's Enterprise Connect program, and hosted by the University of Technology, Sydney. It is a dedicated business resource and networking tool, created specifically for Australian creative companies and entrepreneurs. There are resources, case studies,and events which are specifically related to creative industries.

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This website supports a Queensland Government campaign that is promoting the benefits of employing mature-age workers. The campaign aims to address skill shortage problems. The website provides information for employers on recruiting, retraining and retaining mature age workers.