Inner Northern LLEN
Information about further education, training options, apprenticeships, traineeships, resume and interview tips and links to local services.
Inner Northern LLEN
Alternative pathway information about further education, training options, apprenticeships, traineeships, resume and interview tips and links to local services.
Victorian LLEN
Victorian Local Learning and Employment Networks (VicLLENs) and DET have teamed up to deliver a series of bite-sized, Q&A style webinars, featuring employers and employees spanning across several different industries. Download a full teacher resource kit including a lesson plan, PDF worksheets and answer sheets.
Inner Northern LLEN
Jobs Data - Melbourne's Inner North
View current labour market information and statistics for Melbourne's inner northern region.
This information can be highly valuable for making informed decisions about pathways and for schools to build effective career education.
Inner Northern LLEN
2021 Opportunities for Schools (PDF)
Check out what INLLEN can offer in 2021 and how your school can engage in these initiatives and opportunities.
Inner Northern LLEN
2021 Opportunities for Business/Industry (PDF)
Check out what INLLEN can offer in 2021 and how your business can engage in these initiatives and opportunities
Inner Northern LLEN
2021 INLLEN Calendar of Events (PDF)
Keep up-to-date with all INLLEN activities and events in 2021
Career Exploration
Work Readiness
Guides & Reports
Pathways
Industry Speaker Bank - Career Conversations
Delve into a variety of industry sectors and listen to the people who work in them. Career Conversations explores the different career paths and work journey from local industry professionals.
Industry Speaker Bank - Career Exploration Series
Career Exploration Series showcases a range of local emerging industry sectors, what it’s like to work in a variety of different workplaces that will aim to open students’ eyes to a world of job options.
Catch up on Series Two
- Apprentice Readiness Training with Scott Collom from Young Workers Centre (PDF Presentation Slides| Info booklet)
- Apprenticeships & Pathways with Daniel Grech from Mas Experience (PDF Presentation Slides)
- Construction Industry, Carpentry & Small Business with Carpenter, Dillon Norris (PDF Presentation Slides)
Catch up on Series One
- Apprenticeships & Pathways with Daniel Grech from Mas Experience (PDF Presentation Slides)
- International Freight, Transport & Logistics with Robert Brown from Make Your Move (PDF Presentation Slides)
- Horticulture with David Reid from Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria. Information for Schools - Career_Guide
Foundation for Young Australians
Profiles a range of different career journeys
- The Chef
- The Nurse
- The Web Developer
- More...
Skills Road
Want a career in… Video Series
Insight into what it's like to work in a range of different industries (Hospitality, Hair Dressing, Aged Care, Automotive and more)
Other useful video resources
Skillsroad Real Career Stories https://youtu.be/XaS2mYnZ0y0
Foundation for Young Australians
Educating Young Workers Series
6 Episode series explores young workers rights in the workplace
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Information for young people considering a VET pathway.
See VCE and VCAL students across Victoria exploring their passion through VET, developing workplace skills and knowledge and creating flexible pathways towards future education and employment.
Daniel Grech - Mas Experience
Series of youtube presentations exploring workplace skills and knowledge
Presentation:
Inner Northern LLEN
My First Job video series contains 16 short, sharp videos showcasing how local employees started out in their careers and give young jobseekers plenty of advice on forging their careers.
Arc Learning Careers Education
Career education helps students build the knowledge, capabilities and attributes they need to navigate the rapidly changing world of work, seize opportunities and thrive in life.
Skills Road
- Career planning for young people, parents and teachers
- Work readiness information
- Industry videos
- 360 virtual work places (5 major
industries) - Resources for parents.
My Future
Career education resources designed to support educators, parents and students and their learning communities.
More myfuture Resources
- Discover your strengths to help make the right career decisions
- Career exploration resources
- Case studies and good news stories
Job Jumpstart
Tips and ideas about jobs and careers
- Resume quizzes
- Build a Resume
- Job searching and work readiness information
- Resources for career practitioners and parents
Labour Market Insights
Guide to Australian careers
- Career quiz - Discover careers that match your work style.
- Skills Match - Get ideas for new jobs that use your skills.
- Career exploration tools
Youth Central
youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-careers/career-profiles
Profiles a range of different career journeys
WorkSafe 101 for high schools
worksafe.vic.gov.au/worksafe-101-high-schools
Interactive education resources designed for teachers in secondary schools help to prepare young people to enter the workforce safely
Inner Northern LLEN
Industry Speaker Bank recruits local industry and vocational experts who are available to give inspiring online presentations to students.
Inner Northern LLEN
Jobs for Youth Talent Community
This job searching platform is designed for young people living in Melbourne’s inner north, and has a focus on entry level jobs for young people.
Inner Northern LLEN - Joining The Dots
Preparing for Secondary School: A Guide for Parents 2018 (Yarra, Moreland & Darebin)
This guide has been developed to help guide parents/families through the process of selecting a secondary school, applying, enrolling and supporting learning at home.
Inner Northern LLEN
Secondary Students and Employer Engagement Report
The research investigated the nature and extent of student engagement in part-time employment, work experience, and Structured Workplace Learning in the region.
Inner Northern LLEN
Real Industry Job Interviews Teacher Resource
Work readiness lesson plans for developing job search, resume
writing and interviewing skills.
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Information for young people considering a VET pathway.
See VCE and VCAL students across Victoria exploring their passion through VET, developing workplace skills and knowledge and creating flexible pathways towards future education and employment.
Department of Education
A guide to establish and deliver School Based Apprenticeships And Traineeships (SBATs) in Victoria.
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways
The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service - information for people considering career options, employers looking at recruitment and those providing support and advice.
- Job Pathway tool
- Information on apprenticeships.
Other Resources for educators
A Job Well Done - Teacher Resources
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development resources that prepare students for work experience by exposing them to activities and issues relating to the ‘world of work’. Visit website
Career Education Association of Victoria
The CEAV is the Victorian peak body for secondary school career practitioners, work experience coordinators, VET coordinators and MIPS coordinators. Visit the CEAV website
Careers and Transition Resource Kit
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development lesson plans and supporting resources designed to assist career educators to deliver quality programs for students. Visit website
Educator Labs
Educator Labs is a volunteer based organisation that conducts free research for educators. Looking for a specific resource or lesson plan? Visit the Request a Resource page and the team will try to find the right materials for you. Visit website
Family-School & Community Partnerships Bureau
The Family- School & Community Partnerships Bureau supports Australian schools, families and communities build collaborative relationships. Visit website
Our Local World of Work
Our Local World of Work is an investigative activity designed for teachers of senior secondary school students, connecting students with business leaders to develop knowledge of the local business community and create relationships.
Teacher Resource (Download PDF, 744KB)
Student handbook (Download PDF, 1.2MB)
Face to Face guide (Download PDF, 869KB)
Victorian Careers Curriculum Framework
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development framework is designed to provide a scaffold for educators to develop a localised and customised quality career development program for young people in schools, VET providers and the Learn Local adult community education sector. Visit website
For more Transition Resources follow this link
Resources for Business and Industry
Jobs for Youth Talent Community/Jobs Board
Jobs For Youth is a job searching portal designed to connect young people in Darebin, Moreland and Yarra with local entry-level opportunities. Employer advertising on the portal is free, so it’s a great way to tap into the local talent pool. Visit the Jobs for Youth Talent Community
AGA Apprenticeships Plus
AGA works with a wide range of industry, school, government, TAFE and community partners to provide quality training and employment outcomes for young people. Visit website
Australian Apprenticeships
Information regarding Australian Apprenticeships. Visit website
Department of Education and Training
Information about apprenticeships, including training and incentives, and other ways education and training can help develop your workforce. Visit website
Fair Work Ombudsman
An employer's guide to employing young workers Visit website
Resources for young people and those supporting them
View the resources and links below to find information about finishing VCE, taking on apprenticeships or traineeships, and explore further education and training options. (listed alphabetically)
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships - Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Find information on how to apply for apprenticeship and traineeships, training types and industries, wages and financial assistance. Visit website - Australian Apprenticeships
View facts about apprenticeships and how to apply, and find Australian Apprenticeships Centres. Visit website - Australian Apprenticeships Pathways
Find information about apprenticeships and traineeship, career resources and workplace guides. Visit website - Victorian Skills Gateway
Victorian Skills Gateway gives you the option to search for courses by occupation, study area, course or provider. Visit website - Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Learning resources to help with homework while you're in primary and secondary school and information on VCE studies and careers advice to prepare you for the next steps. Visit website - 2017 Inner Northern Pathways Guide
Information on further education, training and employment program opportunities located in the Inner North region of Melbourne. Download PDF (PDF, 21 MB) - Koorie Deadly Pathways Guide
Pathway information on the many career and education opportunities that are available specifically to Koorie young people. Download PDF (PDF, 19 MB) - Learn Local
Find your nearest Learn Local for education and training programs to help gain qualifications, improve reading, writing and maths, help get a job or to simply learn something new. Visit website - Northern Melbourne VET Cluster booklet
This Handbook outlines how the Northern Melbourne VET Cluster (NMVC) can provide an extensive selection of VET programs. Download PDF (PDF, 1.8 MB) - SBAT Guide
Learn about School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, find out how you can get involved in SBATs, and assess your industry options and resulting career opportunities. Download PDF (PDF, 14.4 MB) - School Leavers Guide
The School Leavers Guide provides advice on how to get started on the next steps after leaving school. View PDF - Youth Central
Information on VCE, alternative options to completing Year 11 and 12, Universities, TAFE’s, training options, courses, how to financial support yourself while training, and studying tips. Visit website - Study Overseas
Find information about studying overseas, planning to study overseas and information about scholarships, grants and student loans. Visit website - Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Search and apply for tertiary courses, scholarships and special entry access schemes at university, TAFE and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria Visit website - VOCEDplus
VOCEDplus is a free research database for tertiary education, with information related to workforce needs, skills development, and social inclusion. Visit website - Where to Now?
Guide for students in their last two years of secondary school, containing information about the VCE and VCE VET studies, the VCAL and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Visit website
View the resources and links below to find job searching portals, job searching tips and career planning advice.
- Jobs For Youth
Jobs For Youth is a job searching portal designed to connect young people in Darebin, Moreland and Yarra with local entry-level opportunities. Visit website - aLife
Real life examples of careers with a simple, video based starting point for all viewers connecting outwards to dozens of websites and tons of information. Visit website - Career Trends
Victorian government factsheets showing industry trends, training, job opportunities and skills that are in demand. Visit website - Learn Local
Find your nearest Learn Local for education and training programs to help gain qualifications, improve reading, writing and maths, help get a job or simply learn something new. Visit website - My Future
Find out about different jobs and careers, how to search for jobs, application process, resume writing and more tools. Visit website - New Enterprise Incentive Scheme
If you are an eligible job seeker and are interested in starting and running a small business, you may be able to access assistance through the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS). Visit website - School Leavers Guide
The School Leavers Guide provides advice on how to get started on the next steps after leaving school. View PDF - Youth Central
Find a range of information here including Job seeker toolkit, planning your career, information about jobs, your rights, job interviews, writing your resume and more. Visit website
Check out the links below to find local services that can help you with legal, financial, health, mental health and well being support.
- Darebin Youth Centres and Activities
Find your local Youth Centre in Darebin and see what programs and events are coming up. Visit website - Moreland Youth Services
Find your local Youth Services in Moreland and see what programs and events are coming up. Visit website - Yarra Youth Services
Find your local Youth Services in Yarra and see what programs and events are coming up. Visit website - Department of Human Services
Find links to Centrelink, Medicare and information about payments and services. Visit website - Fair Work
The Fair Work Ombudsman website provides information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations. Visit website - Headspace
Headspace is the national youth mental health foundation who can help young people who are going through a rough time. Visit website - Marist Youth Care
Marist Youth Care's services are designed to help young people who are homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness or are living away from their families. Visit website - Melbourne City Mission
Find a range of service options including homelessness, education, employment and justice. Visit website - Raise – Youth Mentoring
Raise Foundations provides mentoring programs for young people facing profound challenges in their lives including mental health, substance misuse, and sexual health issues. Visit website - Wesley Mission
Wesley Mission provides programs including counselling, group activities, homelessness, fellowship and mentoring. Visit website - Youth Affairs Council of Victoria
YACVIC is the peak body and leading policy advocate on young people’s issues in Victoria. Visit website - Youth Central- Health and Relationships
Find information and advice on health, mental health, relationships and more. Visit website - Youth Support and Advocacy Service
YSAS provide drug and alcohol help and advice for young people. Visit website
- Adult Migrant English Program
The AMEP provides 510 hours of FREE English classes to new migrants and refugees. AMES offers English for Living in Australia and Special Skills courses that make up the AMEP. Visit website - Arabic Welfare
A not for profit organisation providing family and youth programs for Arabic Speaking communities. Visit website - Brotherhood of St Laurence
- Centre for Multicultural Youth
View programs, resources, events, and training opportunities for multicultural youth. Visit website - Darebin Multicultural Directory
Darebin City Council Find support services, community groups, and policies in Darebin. Visit website - Foundation House
Foundation House is committed to providing the best possible support for refugees and asylum seekers who have experienced torture and trauma prior to their arrival in Australia. Visit website
- North West Community Transition Support
An initiative to improve post school pathways and inclusive employment opportunities for young people with a disability across Melbourne’s North West. Visit website
- Darebin - Disability Services
View the Darebin Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, information on recreation and leisure, information for carers and more. Visit website - Moreland City Council- Disability Services
Access information about home, personal and respite care, accessibility in the community and Moreland’s disability policy and advisory committee. Visit website - City of Yarra- Disability Services
Find information about Disability Services available to people with a disability in the City of Yarra. Visit website - Association for Children with a Disability
Information, support and advocacy organisation for children with a disability and their families in Victoria. Visit website - Department of Human Services
Financial assistance, accommodation options, community involvement and other supports and services for people with a disability, their families and carers. Visit website - DiVIne
DiVine is an online community for and by people with a disability. Visit website - Scope Resources
Resources to support people with a disability, offered through Scope’s Communication Resource Centre, Research Centre and Therapy and Psychology. Visit website - Youth Disability Advocacy Service
YDAS provide one-on-one support through individual advocacy service and broader social issues affecting young people with disabilities through systemic advocacy. Visit website
Darebin City Council
Aboriginal Affairs
View Darebin’s Aboriginal Action plan, and find information about Aboriginal events and advisory committee.
Visit website
visit websiteMoreland City Council
Indigenous History of Moreland
Read about the Wurendjeri people, the original landscape, access information about Aboriginal sites in Moreland and download Pre-Contact Aboriginal Heritage studies.
Visit website
visit websiteCity of Yarra
The Aboriginal History of Yarra
Read about the Wurendjeri people, are explore the relationships between the Traditional Owners and Settlers through the early years of Melbourne’s establishment.
Visit website
visit websiteBalert Boorron: The Victorian Plan for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
View Baleert Boorron, the consolidated 2010- 2020 plan of Victorian Aboriginal communities and the Victorian Government to ensure that Aboriginal children have the best start in life, are able to succeed in school, and grow into capable, active adults.
Visit website
visit websiteBert Williams Centre
Victoria Aboriginal Community Services Association
The Bert Willams Aboriginal Youth Services (BWAYS) deliver proactive and preventative services to Koorie youth who reside and / or visit the North and West Metropolitan Region (NWMR).
Visit website
Deadly PathwaysKoorie Deadly Pathways Guide
The Koorie Education and Pathways Guide aims to provide pathway information on the many career opportunities that are available specifically to Koorie young people. The guide also includes information on a number of education programs, apprenticeship and trainee opportunities, scholarships and support services.
Koorie Deadly Pathways Guide (PDF, 19MB)
visit websiteKoorie Mail
National indigenous newspaper, Aboriginal owned, reporting on the issues that matter to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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visit websiteVictoria Aboriginal Community Services Association
VACSAL are an Aboriginal community service organisation who advocate for the needs of individuals, families and communities, offer services, and training and employment opportunities.
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visit websiteVictorian Aboriginal Education Association
VAEAI provides advice on Koorie education issues, monitor education trends and advocate for the needs of community.
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Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Co-operative Limited provides legal advice and representation for the Koorie community.
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visit websiteVictorian Indigenous Youth Advisory Council
VIYAC is the Koorie Youth Council, a Victorian network of volunteer Indigenous young people between 12 and 25 years who express their voice in government decisions.
Visit website
The guide includes tips and advice for parents, as well as a detailed listing of all the secondary schools in the City of Yarra.
Arabic version - Download the PDF
Chinese version - Download the PDF
Somalian version - Download the PDF
Vietnamese version - Download the PDF
For more Transition Resources - including transition videoes - follow this link
- Any Questions?
Video resources produced by the Frankston Mornington Peninsula LLEN
Any Questions is a resource for parents and secondary school aged young people, with guidance to ask questions of their local 'experts' i.e. VCAL coordinators, career teachers etc at their school.
Anymore Questions has information about options outside of school - either as a whole program or in conjunction with school. Visit website - Parents Victoria
Parents Victoria is an organisation representing the interests of parents in state government schools. Visit website - Planning a Career with Your Child
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development information and resources to help you have career conversations with your child, and help plan their career pathways. Visit website - Safe Schools Hub Resources for Parents
- Your Child's Career - How You Can Help
The LEAP Program aims to demystify the links between school, university and professional careers. Visit website
INLLEN research
The ‘Lost in Translation’ Koorie Services Mapping Project report
The project had a focus on the Northern region of Melbourne and aimed to map Koorie Transition programs, collect and analyse the data, consult with key stakeholders and develop recommendations. Download (PDF, 6.77 KB)
Environmental Scan 2014
INLLEN Environmental Scans provide an insight into issues affecting young people across Darebin, Moreland and Yarra. Download (PDF, 3.1 MB)