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September 18, 2025Closing the Gender Divide: Why Career Education Holds the Key to Equality
A new report from Jobs and Skills Australia has sounded the alarm on the persistent gender divides in education, training, and the workforce. Despite women now achieving higher qualifications than men, they continue to earn less, face underutilisation of their skills, and remain underrepresented in high-demand sectors such as STEM, trades, and digital industries (Jobs […]
August 27, 2025
Australia’s youth deserve better
CICA is deeply concerned by ACARA’s decision to leave Work Studies frozen at Version 8.4 and reduce career education to an optional “Curriculum Connection.” At a time when OECD data shows 36% of Australian teens are career uncertain and only 34% access work placements, this move weakens one of the few structured career education pathways […]
August 25, 2025
Career education is essential infrastructure
This National Skills Week, CICA highlights the critical role that high-quality career education and trusted information play in strengthening Australia’s skills and training system. By breaking down gender bias, challenging stereotypes, and showcasing the value of VET alongside university, career education ensures every Australian can make informed choices, pursue meaningful pathways, and contribute to national […]
June 18, 2025
Australian Jobs 2025: Marking 30 Years of Labour Market Insights
The 2025 edition of Australian Jobs marks the 30th anniversary of this flagship publication, which has long served as a trusted source of labour market information for Australians. Over the past three decades, Australian Jobs has provided accessible, evidence-based insights into occupational and industry trends, supporting young people, job seekers, career development practitioners, employment service […]
June 17, 2025
🎓🔧 Want to boost VET participation? Begin with improved career guidance in schools.
Minister Andrew Giles has called for a 50:50 split between university and VET pathways, which is a bold vision. However, achieving this requires more than just targets; it necessitates genuine investment in career education and acknowledgment of the crucial role played by professionally qualified career advisers. Career education isn’t merely a program; it’s a strategy […]
