What Are They Thinking About Their Future? If you work with teenagers every day, you probably don’t need a research report to tell you that something has changed. Today’s young people are thinking about their future in a world that feels less predictable than the one their parents entered. They hear constantly about the cost…
The latest Australian Jobs 2026 released by Jobs and Skills Australia provides a valuable snapshot of where Australia’s labour market is heading and what this means for students making decisions today. For career advisers, several messages stand out. Qualifications matter, but there is no single “best” pathway. More than 90% of employment growth over the…
One of the greatest challenges for a career adviser is not supporting the students who already have questions. It is identifying those who remain uncertain, avoid career conversations and may otherwise leave school without a clear plan. These students are not necessarily disengaged. Many feel overwhelmed by the number of choices, lack confidence in their…
Who at High School Teaches AI Skills? A few weeks ago I was invited to speak to the Ballina Careers Advisers Group about artificial intelligence. I expected the usual questions: is it safe, is it accurate, and how to use it in career advice. Those concerns are real, but by the end of the session…