Get job-ready by finding training that will help you learn important new skills.
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Explore your future
myfuture helps secondary students explore career pathways. It includes tools to help with career decision making and parent and teacher resources.
- Learn about yourself and your career goals
- Explore occupations, courses and industries
- Read personal stories and articles
- Find job application templates
Your education identifier
Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) is an identifier you keep for life. It creates an online record of your qualifications and training attainments in Australia.
You need a USI to:
- Receive commonwealth financial assistance
- Obtain your qualification or statement of attainment
Learn more about the USI
Get your USI details at the USI websiteLearn about the jobs market
Job Outlook can help you learn about occupations and trends in the Australian jobs market.
- Research more than 1000 different types of jobs
- Take the Job Outlook Career Quiz or Skills Match
- Learn about the skills needed in different jobs
- Understand what types of jobs are in your area
Get the skills you need for work
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program helps eligible job seekers learn the skills they need to get the job they want by improving their language, reading, writing and maths skills.
- Check your eligibility
- Benefits of the program
- Referring to the SEE program
- Program delivery
- Find your local SEE provider
Reading Writing Hotline
Find help with reading, writing and basic maths.
- Find classes near you
- Get help by mail or computer
- Find teachers and other people who can help
- Discover websites and books that can help you to learn
- Phone 1300 655 506
Foundation skills for remote communities pilot
This pilot will run for 3 years from 2020 and will deliver foundation skills, assessment and training in 4 remote communities.
- Pilot information
- Resources and contact
Improve your reading, writings, maths and digital skills
Improve your reading, writing, maths and digital skills with the Foundation Skills For Your Future Program.
You may be eligible if you are currently working or recently unemployed.
- Check your eligibility
- Types of skills training available
- Program delivery
Find a training organisation
Recognised training organisations run courses that help you develop the skills you need for a particular job. Your qualifications are nationally recognised.
- Find a local provider
- Explore courses
- Find information on opportunities in your state
New approaches to youth employment
Empowering YOUth Initiatives trialled new, innovative approaches to help long-term unemployed young people. Outcomes will inform future youth employment policies and programs.
- List of funded initiatives
- Learn how initiatives are evaluated
- Read forum findings
Help returning to work after providing caring for more than 2 years
The Mid-Career Checkpoint program pilot can help you return to work with free skills and employment assessments, career advice, and coaching.
- Find out how to access the program
- Learn more about the pilot process
Information on training in your state or territory
Find a registered training organisation (RTO) near you and check whether you can get help to meet the cost of some courses.
- What courses are available
- Help to pay for courses
- Look for local registered training providers
Australian Training Awards
The Australian Training Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in vocational education and training (VET).
- Explore award categories
- Find key dates and how to apply
- Discover current and previous finalists and winners
Lodge a complaint about your training provider
The National Training Complaints Hotline Hotline connects you with the relevant authority to have your complaint heard.
- Complete the online form
- Call Skilling Australia