National Careers Week (11–17 May 2026)
National Careers Week provides an opportunity for Catholic schools across NSW to strengthen student aspirations and connect learning to meaningful future pathways.
Careers education plays a vital role in supporting young people to make informed decisions about their futures. This week offers a timely opportunity for schools to highlight the breadth of pathways available and promote the value of purposeful work and lifelong learning.
Schools are encouraged to plan and deliver activities that connect students to the world of work and future opportunities.
New 2026 edition of the CICA Professional Standards
The Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners define the scope of the industry, its members and services, while recognising the diverse skills and knowledge practitioners bring. The standards guide entry into the profession, support the design of training programs and ensure quality assurance for the public and stakeholders. They also provide a framework for evaluating practitioners and promote consistent terminology across the industry. Just released: the new 2026 edition of the CICA Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners.
Are teenagers prepared for their careers?
Read the recently released OECD report that sets out key findings about teenage career development. This report highlights that many teenagers across OECD countries face high career uncertainty, with outdated job expectations, limited employer engagement, and education plans shaped more by social background than academic performance.
Analysis of the Australian career development industry
This national report 'reveals a committed, capable career development workforce ready to share Australia's future'. Read the findings in this recently released report, commissioned by the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).
OECD Research
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation that works with governments and stakeholders to set global standards and tackle social, economic and environmental challenges through data, analysis and best practices.
myfuture website
myfuture is a site that provides resources to explore careers, discover interests, and stay informed by signing up for tailored career updates. Use tools provided to identify your interests, values, skills and see how they relate to your career and study options.
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
School- Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) combine paid work, training and school. So you can start your career and complete you HSC.
Careers Education and Pathways Contacts
Find contact details for each Diocesan Careers Education and Pathways representative across NSW.
