Scholarships for Career Advisers

Dec 23, 2009

It was announced yesterday by the Acting Minister for Education, Kim Carr, that 92 career advisers across Australia were awarded an Australian Government Scholarship for Career Advisers.

The Australian Government's Career Advisors program 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.

This year 74 career advisers received a Study Scholarship, which provides each advisor 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.

This program 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, TAFE's and universities.

For further information on the Scholarships for Career Advisers program is available at www.deewr.gov.au/scholarshipsforcareeradvisers

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