Frequently Asked Questions
Need answers? Below are some of myfuture’s most frequently asked questions to help you assist your child to plan their career. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for contact us .
Q: My son doesn’t know what he wants to do when he leaves school. Where can I find out about apprenticeship options available to him?
Many young people learn best by doing. If your son is uncertain about his future, it may be wise for you both to talk to a Career Adviser or a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Co-ordinator about career development learning opportunities that his school provides.
It is likely that there may be hands-on opportunities for him to engage in community work or gain work experience, or start studying and working in a vocational area while still at school. Being able to test- drive different work roles should help.
Simply by clicking on the following link, you can explore the Australian Apprenticeships Scheme
Q: My daughter is thinking of starting her own business. Where can I find information on how to get started?
myfuture has some great information and links to resources for those wanting to start their own business! Visit Enterprise for Young People
Q: How can I help my child make a successful transition from school to work?
Helping your child make a successful transition starts long before the time that your child takes the final step from school to further education or work.
To support your child through this transition stage you can:
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ensure they possess effective personal management skills
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provide opportunities to learn about and explore rich learning and work possibilities
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provide skills and attitudes to build happy and productive careers.
If, however, you require any assistance, there is support and services available to help with this transition. Contact your local school or check out the services that are available through Career Advice Australia at www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au
You can also research different options your child may want to explore when they finish school by searching the myfuture Industries section. There you will find information, links and contact information about different industries and specific jobs they may wish to pursue.
Q: I don’t know where to start when helping my child explore a career.
A great starting point to help your child on a career pathway is to look at the “My Guide” on this website. My Guide is designed for all people exploring career pathways and offers many activities to help inform your career decision making.
Start by going to the My Guide section with your child and begin by working through the “Identifying” and “Exploring” sections to:
For further information about careers, visit the careers section where you can click on:
Q: How do we find out about a scholarship for my child?
There’s a broad range of scholarships available when studying. You can search by entering a key word in the search box. You can even search for scholarships “alphabetically”, by “region”, by “organisation” or by “subject”.
Click here to hear about further ways you can support your child in making their career choices
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