Tradies might be pretty conspicuous in their hi-vis. But careers in construction aren’t too highly visible to Gen Zs. We surveyed 305 young Australians aged 15 to 24 about what they know and think of working in construction as part of our free online New-Print of Construction course, which teaches young people about careers in […]

Body image issues have impacted people of all ages, genders and cultures since the dawn of time (probably). Or at … School sport has long been known to be incredibly beneficial to youth. Aside from the obvious physical benefits of staying … While Gen Zs are smashing stigmas surrounding seeking help for mental health problems […]

Have you noticed lots of teenage girls walking around looking like they’re straight out of a late 90s Christina Aguilera or Britney Spears video clip? In the latest episode of Gen Zs using nostalgia to cope with a very dire current state of events, may we present you: Xennial fash-un and its modern day comeback. […]

A university degree has historically signified academic pedigree. But in 2023, how important is it… really? Well, according to the … The most popular university degrees in Australia in 2021 depend a lot on whether you’re male or female.  For our …

So your child wants to do an apprenticeship. Awesome! Apprenticeships are a fantastic learning opportunity for your child, providing an opportunity to mix on-the-job training with paid work. It’s a pretty powerful combo of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge and equips Australians with the practical skills and formal education required for more than 500 different […]

John Lennon over half a century ago wrote his most famous hit Imagine. The lyrics asked you to imagine a world of peace, without materialism, without borders separating nations and without religion.  But did he leave a few things out? “The hospitality industry is one of the most important industries, one that no on can […]

It used to be the rite of passage of all rites of passages.  Twelve years of schooling finally under the … It feels like a punch to the face.  That’s how teens last year described schoolies being cancelled.  “I haven’t had …

It used to be ‘any publicity is good publicity’.  Today’s version? This headline. Cringe. We’ve all felt it, grimacing our way through embarrassing and out-of-touch content. But if people are cringing about you, they’re most certainly thinking about you. Is this the attention you’d like? On the Internet, where Gen Zs take up much of the […]

So your child has finally returned from their first trip overseas.  While you might be ecstatic about their return home … If Coachella isn’t a utopian Gen Z fantasy we don’t know what is.  Taking a look at how most never … Questioning whether you’ve chosen the right university degree at some point during your […]

A university degree has historically signified academic pedigree. But in 2023, how important is it… really? Well, according to the … e know: getting your teen out of bed can be a drag.  But aside from testing your patience, did you … When we discuss young people’s career development, we (rightly) focus on areas such […]

On its face, initiatives like decarbonisation and our commitments to the Paris Agreement seem to spell the end for mining and resource extraction in Australia – but this is far from the truth. As a careers advisor, it’s important to be able to match students’ interests and passions with pathways into viable, enduring career paths. […]

What a year it’s been for the Coronavirus Class of 2021. The cohort entered its final year of schooling barely … This time of year always sets the nervous systems of year 12s on edge. As thirteen years of schooling come … The debate is on: should 9-3 school hours change? In one camp, what’s […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=box4SFtGvA0 “It’s a pentakill!” the shoutcaster screams into his microphone over a roaring crowd. If you’re scratching your head at… Read more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tgGoxCg4nM Criticism from politicians and columnists was never going to stop Australian students protesting against climate change on a school… Read more Earlier this month the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) […]

We know you’ve been waiting for this. So we asked young people to choose up to 3 answers for what … Australia has a critical shortage of teachers.  And nurses. And engineers. And it’s serious. New South Wales alone will be … MMA madness has Gen Z aaaaaaall fired up. Yep, thanks to the incredible […]