Please see below some useful resources and links to help with your career journey.
Career Exploration Websites
These platforms provide job descriptions, career pathways and industry trends.
My Future (Australia) – https://myfuture.edu.au/
Job Outlook (Australia) – https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/
O*NET Online (USA) – https://www.onetonline.org/
Prospects (UK) – https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
Resume & Job Application Resources
Helping teens craft their first resume, cover letter, and job applications.
Canva Resume Builder (Free, user-friendly templates) – https://www.canva.com/resumes/templates/
Zety Resume & Cover Letter Builder (Guided resume creation) – https://zety.com/resume-builder
Resume.io (Professionally designed resume templates) – https://resume.io/
The Balance Careers (Resume & cover letter writing tips) – https://www.thebalancemoney.com/cover-letters-6265516
Career-Related Podcasts & Videos
Engaging career content through podcasts and YouTube.
Podcast: How I Built This (Entrepreneurship stories) – https://www.npr.org/sections/how-i-built-this/
Podcast: The Teen Life Coach Podcast (Teen development & career tips) – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teen-life-coach-podcast/id1510245272
YouTube: Careers Advice Channel (Real-world career insights) – https://www.youtube.com/user/Careersbox
Work Experience & Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities to gain experience and explore career options.
GoVolunteer (Australia) – https://govolunteer.com.au/
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Career & skill development) – https://dukeofed.com.au/
Student Edge (Career advice, scholarships & work experience) – https://studentedge.org/
Online Courses for Skill Building
Short courses to develop practical skills for future careers.
Coursera for Teens (Courses for high school students) – https://www.coursera.org/collections/courses-for-high-school-students
FutureLearn (Short courses for career skills) – https://www.futurelearn.com/
Khan Academy Careers (Job shadowing interviews with professionals) – https://www.khanacademy.org/careers
Career Mentorship & Coaching
Guidance for teens navigating career choices.
Career Smart Consulting (Career coaching for teens & young adults) – https://www.careersmartconsulting.com.au/
BigFuture by College Board (US-based career & college planning) – https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
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