Career Advice Australia is an Australian Government
initiative committed to improving the quality of career education
and helping young Australians make a smooth transition from school
to further study,training or work. Career advise Australia aims to
assist all 13-19 years through a range of programs and services.
Career Advise Australia network helps parents, schools and
career teachers better understand post school options,industry
developments and current career opportunities. The initiative
also encourages industry and employers to help shape their
future workforce by being actively involved in young people's
career and transition development.
From 2006 Australian Government Local Community
Partnerships(LCPs) will be incorporated, not-for-profit,community-based
and locally operated organisations contracted by the Department of
Education,Science and Training to provide a strategic approach to
the implementation of the following three LCP career and transition
programmes:
- Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Programme which
facilitates the provision of structured workplace learning
opportunities to students in a real or simulated workplace.
- Career and Transition Support (CTS) Programme provides
schools,parents and others with access to a range of career
and transitions support initiatives.
- Adopt a School Programme (ASP) helps businesses and
schools work together to engague young people in hands on
experience.
CVGT LCP will facilitate the delivery of the three LCP career and
transition programmes to all schools (across all Government,
Catholic and other non-Government schooling sectors) for the
benefit of all young people (aged 13-19) within their contracted LCP
Service Region(s).
CVGT LCP will partner with industry and employer groups, schools,
professional career advisers, community organizations, parents,
young people, youth service providers and other government and
community organizations to assist all young people aged 13-19 years
to gain the skills, experience and professional guidance to help them
achieve a successful transition through school, and from school to
further education, training and employment.
Contact Information
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