Career Learning and Vocational Education

Curriculum Support

Support K-12 school staff to embed career learning in the curriculum.

Professional learning

Delivery of professional learning to careers advisers, transition advisers and educational support staff.

School to Work

Manage, coordinate and initiate programs enabling schools to prepare students for post school life.

Workplace Learning

Provide policy, resources and expert advice to enable students to prepare for the world of work.

Overview of vocational education and training

Overview of the benefits of VET programs and how they support students.

Career learning

Learn about careers education from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Post-school options

Career and further study information

Resources

Department of Education

Featured page

K-12 Career Learning Framework

It supports students with access to quality career related learning and build aspiration about future learning and life choices.

Career Programs

Career Programs, Career & Workplace Learning team, supports NSW public schools through quality student career and workplace learning advice, resources, professional learning and expertise to enhance students’ successful transitions.

2023 - 2024 Career and Workplace Learning Plan (PDF 152.3 KB)

Overview of vocational education and training

Universal Resources

Career Programs, Career & Workplace Learning team in collaboration with other teams across the department have developed a range of universal resources. The resources are quality assured, evidence based and support teaching and learning, and school improvement. All schools can self-implement these resources.

The resources currently available include: