Stay away from boxes (unless you're moving house) There’s so much outdated narrative around working towards a specific defined career goal and having a grand, say, 5-year plan. This is linear thinking and a form of prediction. The system we find ourselves in is far too open and

Ask the Year 12s: 'When I grow up, I want to be ... wait, will AI replace that?' This short video from a year 12 presenter asks Canadian teens what they think about AI and their career ideas today. hubs.ly/Q024fY210

What's for lunch? It's World Nutrition Week and a great time to show your students the smorgasbord of careers in nutrition. Where are nutrition experts at work and what might they specialise in? Sprinkle some curiosity sauce on careers to open up students' ideas. #careersed

If your school is participating in the 10th anniversary Aussie Bird Count (hubs.ly/Q024TD1G0) then it's a great week to explore avian careers. From ornithology to genetics, vet tech, land management, wildlife photography and more - the future is taking flight!

When classes finish the BECOME program we ask each student for their anonymous feedback. We were delighted to see students from Holy Spirit had a great time exploring careers and career areas. Kudos to their teachers! Here's what one of them said. #studentagency #careersed

Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and thought 'That's a really useful example for career development!' A character's career path, a moment of change or crisis, or a great example of skills and qualities in a specific career. What was the show and what struck you about it?

We asked our socials for movies and TV shows that illustrate an aspect of careers. And we had some awesome responses! We made a list so you can use them in your practice. What's your fave show, movie or character that tells us something about careers? hubs.ly/Q026w6LX0

The brand-new NSW Public Education School Plan champions informing and inspiring students about their future. Let's do careers and futures ed effectively, early enough and without short-serving agency, argues Liv Pennie on the blog: hubs.ly/Q026wdSP0

It's an oldie but it's a goodie - The Onion satires the focus on making an all-in high stakes career decision. Astronaut or Firefighter? 🤔😆 #careers hubs.ly/Q026vXLV0

The calendar is filling up! If you are interested in school PL, professional training or industry-specific PD with BECOME before or in early 2024, please get in touch - popular dates are booking out. #careers Start exploring and lodge your interest here: hubs.ly/Q026FxQV0

We're delighted to receive CDAA commendation for the BECOME program for opening students' eyes wide to opportunity, cultivating curiosity and deep exploration of their personal motivations. We hope every young person builds a future that suits them perfectly. Thank you CDAA!

In BECOME we don't make judgements about jobs; we show students how to research jobs and help them practise making up their own minds. This year 6 student asked: 'What does professionalism look like as a paranormal investigator?' A brilliant question! P.S. Happy Halloween!

We love hearing how students describe BECOME when we do each school's post-program survey and Impact Report. This Year 6 student enjoyed exploring new jobs. Here's a bit of what they had to say: #studentvoice #careersed

We love feedback after the BECOME program! "I loved working in the become me program they gave me an opportunity to explore intresting [sic] careers I have never heard about before it has been a fun program to work on this year..." - Stage 3 / Yr 5-6 student after BECOME

We're delighted to be a Choice and Change presenter in AchieveFest, coming up soon from Prince's Trust Australia! Educators and young people age 12-18 can attend online to explore identity, build networks and skills for the transition from school to work: hubs.ly/Q0293lz_0

NEW Melbourne dates for the leading careers professional course! Join us immediately after the CDAA Conference 2024 for two days of intense learning together with BECOME and course instructor Dr Jim Bright, plus two live online seminars. Info&tix: hubs.ly/Q029cswv0

Inform your careers professional practice with the Career Counselling, Coaching and Assessment course. Perfect for practitioners who support people of all ages in career development. NEW Melbourne in-person October 2024 + Sydney or hybrid live online 2024: hubs.ly/Q029csCg0

Inform your careers professional practice with the Career Counselling, Coaching and Assessment course. In 2024 join us in Manly (May) or Melbourne (October) - or get in on the hybrid live online at any time. Details of the course and link to RMIT, at: hubs.ly/Q02d1FR50

Boost your careers professional practice with the Career Counselling, Coaching and Assessment course. Intensives in Manly (May) or Melbourne (October) - or get on the hybrid live online at any time. Details of the course and potential credit at RMIT, at: hubs.ly/Q02g4YSc0

NEW PROGRAM: Transforming subject selection. BECOME YOUR OWN CAREER ADVISOR gets students really thinking about their future and actively designing their best next steps. Join us for the launch event eventbrite.com.au/e/transforming… #k12 #careered BECOME. Dr Jim Bright #education