Information for Careers Teachers

Careers teachers’ advice, support and information is vital for students considering their further education and career options.

The Hobsons site offers careers teachers and students access to a range of articles covering everything from post-secondary education options to understanding how decisions made in Year 10 influence options after school.

Our database allows searches by ‘Institution’, ‘Course’ or ‘Career’, giving descriptions, facts and comments on all levels of education and employment opportunities.

Other useful resources

Hobsons produces a variety of print and online publications covering a range of education and career possibilities. This information will assist your students in making important decisions during secondary schooling and beyond.

OZJAC is the national courses and careers information system available to subscribers on CD-ROM on online. OZJAC contains comprehensive information on all accredited Australian courses and their related job descriptions. Also included are thorough details of all Australian universities, all TAFE institutes and over 1500 private training organisations. The system is easy to use and install and is available for individual or network use. Updated quarterly, OZJAC contains the most up-to-date information on Australian courses and careers. For more information please visit the OZJAC website: www.curriculum.edu.au/ozjacweb/index.html .

Australian Careers Service (ACS) is a free membership service developed for school-based careers practitioners. It aims to support best practice and innovation in the delivery of school-based careers programs, and to promote career education as a professional and recognised field of endeavour. The ACS also facilitates networking and knowledge-sharing across the profession.

The ACS supports careers practitioners in schools by providing information, services and product discounts, through such avenues as the quarterly ACS newsletter and the ACS website, which work together to provide regular updates on products, and discussion of issues relevant to the field. For more information please visit the ACS website at: www.acs.futurefinder.com.au .

Job Guide is the national publication of job and career education. It details almost 600 occupations along with the required entry-level education and training. For more information, visit Job Guide online at http://jobguide.dest.gov.au or contact Hobsons at the number below.

The Good Universities Guide is an annual publication, containing all you need to know about course and higher education institution options in Australia along with a unique 5-star ratings system. It is seen as the most comprehensive and independent source of consumer information available on Australian higher education.

Hobsons
Can be contacted regarding the above products on 1800 682 133.