Finished studies and looking for work

Find support for your next career steps if you have just left school or university.

First steps

Get ready for employment:

1. take a career quiz about things you enjoy doing—this is a great way to find work you like
2. get your resume together. Learn how to how to write a resume.

Find more support to get work ready with the Transition to work program.

Look for work

• Connect to graduate opportunities with the Queensland Government graduate portal.
• Find jobs in the growing energy sector.
• Find out about volunteering.

Become an apprentice or trainee

With certificates in over 500 occupations across Australia, there's an apprenticeship or traineeship to suit everyone.

• Learn about apprenticeships and traineeships.
• Find out about free apprenticeships for under 25s.

Financial support

• Find out what financial support you may be eligible for as an apprentice or trainee.
• Read information on government financial assistance for tertiary study.
• Learn out about financial and health support for young people.

Jobs, training and career support

Choose between employment or training and find government funded programs that could support you.

Employment programs

Find a range of government programs to help you find a job, improve your skills or access support to decide on the right career for you. Search for:

• employment programs
• job readiness support
• apprenticeships and traineeships.

Training programs

Find a range of government programs to help you assess your options, gain real-life experience or undertake further training. Search for:

• career guidance and support
• cadetships, apprenticeships and traineeships
• free or low cost training.