| Decisions Decisions - A School Leaver's Guide |
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Here is some very useful information for school leavers. Click on the pdf links below for more information.
Contents Part 1 SECTION 1. DECISIONS, DECISIONS - A JOB THAT IS SUITABLE FOR ME! I really don’t know what I want to do?. Where can I get information and help?. $$$ MONEY, MONEY, MONEY $$$. How Do I Qualify For Youth Allowance When I Leave?. How Do I Apply For Youth Allowance?. I am only 15 – Can I still get Youth Allowance?. I am 16 and I don’t qualify for Youth Allowance. Can I get the dole?. I get Youth Allowance. I am 18! What Happens Now?. I am 21 and no longer eligible for Youth Allowance. What happens now?. SECTION 3. FINDING A JOB! I’ve no idea about how to go about finding a job. Where do I start?. I’ve got a personal problem and I really can’t look for a job. I need help, is there anyone who can assist me?. I want to look for a job but I can’t write a job application. I’m also worried about going for an interview. Where can I learn about job applications and interviews?. I think I’ll have to improve my maths, reading and writing before I can look for a job. Are there any courses to help me improve?. My English language needs to improve to get a job. Where can I go for English Language (ESL) Classes?. I’ve rung lots of employers but they say I need more qualifications! Can I get more qualifications without going back to school?. I really want to get an apprenticeship but it is really hard. What should I do?. SECTION 4. I NEED TO GET MORE EDUCATION - TAFE & VCE. I’ve completed VCE and I don’t want to go to Uni! How do I find out about TAFE courses?. I want to go to TAFE but I haven’t finished Year 12. Can I still go to TAFE?. Is there anything for me? I’ve passed Year 10. How about me? I haven’t passed Year 10. I have some learning difficulties! Can anyone HELP me at TAFE?. VCE / VCAL. I’ve left school but I still want to do VCE or VCAL. Am I able to enrol for VCE at TAFE?. I’ve completed VCE and I want to set up a business. Is there anyone who can give me advice?.
Part 2 SECTION 5. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?. CENTRELINK.. How Does Centrelink Help?. How Do I Contact Centrelink?. JOB SERVICES AUSTRALIA.. JOB SERVICE AUSTRALIA - PROVIDERS.. TAFE. Local TAFE Colleges. Short Courses Victoria. Australian Apprenticeships. Australian School-based Apprenticeships (ASbA) Group Training Companies. Useful Websites. Important Information For Me. On the job. What else do I need to know?. Advice for job applications and job interviews. Writing a Resume. Preparation for an Interview. Schools. Notes Page. |