The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business has invited public comment on the role its newly created National Careers Institute should adopt.
In a statement, the Department said the Institute had been established to simplify and strengthen careers development and information for Australians.
It said this was needed to make it easier to access useful, high quality information and support services; ensure information was based on reliable data, and to enhance the impact of existing policies, programs and services.
“Making it easier to access, interpret, trust and navigate career information, advice and guidance will help more Australians to adapt and keep up with the changing career landscape,” the Department said.
It said it would also help them realise and share in the opportunities that change was bringing regardless of an individual’s socio-economic, life or education status, and to choose the education or employment pathway that best met their own career goals and labour market needs.
“The careers development system helps you manage learning, work, leisure, and transitions throughout life to meet your personal aspirations and goals,” the Department said.
“In Australia, a wide range of career development products and services are delivered by Government, private and not-for-profit organisations to support individuals in managing their careers.”
Comments and ideas for the Institute’s role can be shared with the Department at this PS News link.
