The National Career Information Service

With Term 3 underway, many students may soon be thinking about subject selection for next year or considering options such as higher education, apprenticeships and vocational education and training (VET). Below are some of many myfuture resources that can help them explore options and pathways.

• How to select senior school subjects
• Alternative pathways to higher education
• Apprenticeship resources
• VET: Real skills for real careers
• Want to view more? Log in to myfuture.

There's also a range of VET resources on the Australian Government's My Skills website that can be used in the classroom or shared with students electronically.

• Browse VET resources on My Skills.

Upcoming open days

Open days may look a little different this year due to COVID-19. Many universities, TAFEs and colleges will hold virtual open days, where students can go online to find out about courses and programs, explore campus facilities through virtual tours and chat live with current students about their experience.

Whether virtual or on-campus, open days can help students make informed decisions about their future study options. Encourage your students to research specific details and dates for the institutions that interest them and consider taking part. These resources on myfuture can help them prepare:

• View institutions and 2020 open day dates
• 8 ways to a great university open day
• Preparing for an open day
• How to make the most of open days and career expos.

myfuture wants your feedback!

Respond to our annual user survey to let us know what you think of the myfuture site and about any ideas you might have for future improvements. It will only take a few minutes and you can remain anonymous. If you choose to provide your details, you can opt in to a draw for a chance to win one of two $100.00 Prezzee smart eGift cards! Terms and Conditions apply, which appear at the start of the survey form.

• Closing date: Sunday 16 August (5pm AEST)
• Complete the survey.

Term 3 myfuture webinars

We have three informative sessions coming up this term for teachers, career practitioners and others who support and influence young people in their career choices. Sign up early to secure your place!

• Tuesday 18 August: Introduction to myfuture
• Wednesday 26 August: Career decision-making (hosted by the CDAA)
• Tuesday 8 September: Making career decisions: how influencers can help
• View session details and register.

A message from the NSW Department of Education

The Senior Pathways team is seeking secondary teachers from all KLAs who have an entrepreneurial mindset to join the entrepreneurial learning teachers' writing group. You'll have a sound knowledge of your curriculum area and a willingness to collaboratively create a sustainable resource by developing lesson plans and student worksheets that link and complement the Year 7-12 NSW curriculum. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship or have taught entrepreneurial learning, the team wants to hear from you.

• Expressions of interest due: Monday 10 August
• Log in to SchoolBiz for more details.

myfuture partners

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) - Work experience opportunities

Do you know students who have shown interest or talent in cyber security, mathematics, computing or engineering? ASD is seeking applicants from across Australia for its upcoming Work Experience programs at the Australian Cyber Security Centre in Canberra.

• 28 Sep - 2 Oct 2020: View Job Ref WEP/00901/20
  Applications close 17 Aug 2020, 10pm AEST
• 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2020: View Job Ref WEP/00902/20
  Applications close 19 Oct 2020, 10pm AEDT
• Read more about these opportunities.

Charles Sturt University - Early offer program

The Charles Sturt Advantage program helped over 700 students secure early offers to study at Charles Sturt in 2020. Now Year 12 students can apply via this program for 2021. They could receive a conditional offer before exams and an adjustment to the ATAR they'll need to achieve.

• Applications close: Monday 31 August
• Find out more.

Learn about our other partners

Find information on courses, entry pathways, events, careers and other opportunities.

• View institutions and organisations.

Coming soon - changes to myfuture

We're improving our site to make it easier for you and your students to find and use myfuture's career tools and resources. Check our next newsletter for updates and launch date!