The Acting Minister for Education, Kim Carr, has announced the 92 career advisers who have been awarded an Australian Government Scholarship for Career Advisers.

The Australian Government’s Scholarships for Career Advisers programme provides an opportunity for practitioners to enhance their career advisory skills, and by extension, supports young people making the transition from school to work or further study.

There are two scholarship categories: a Study Scholarship or an Industry Placement.

This year 74 careers advisers were awarded a Study Scholarship, which provides each adviser with $5,000 to assist in postgraduate level studies to upgrade their qualifications.

There were also 18 Industry Placement Scholarships awarded. The recipients will each receive $10,000 to support them in taking up a short-term industry placement, enriching their knowledge of workplaces, occupations and industries.

The recipients of Scholarships for Careers Advisers were selected from metropolitan, regional and remote areas across Australia.

This programme is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to improve quality teaching, and increase support to students as they move from school on to further education or employment.

This important support for the professional development of career practitioners will ensure high quality career education and advice is provided in schools, TAFEs and universities.

To learn more about TAFEs and universities in Australia, read the i-studentadvisor Australia e-guide.