Transforming career education in Victorian government schools: connecting today's learning with tomorrow's jobs

In 2017, the Victorian Department of Education and training commissioned an external review of Victorian government schools. The review found that career education in government schools: varies significantly in quantity and quality; starts too late and is primarily focused on career planning from Years 10 to 12; is often seen as the sole responsibility of the careers practitioner, rather than a shared responsibility of all staff; and should provide more meaningful work experience and engagement with industry to adequately reflect industry needs. This plan outlines the steps to be taken to give students in government schools the best possible career education.

Edited excerpts from publication.

The report from the 'Inquiry into career advice activities in Victorian schools' and the key findings from the 'Review of career education in Victorian government schools' are available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 133.254 and TD/TNC 137.230 respectively. Show less