Fresh approaches to national skills training are urgently needed in order to meet the challenges of the economic downturn and to position Australia for a return to growth and prosperity, according to a consortium of peak industry, trade union and youth advocacy bodies.

This report puts forward a set of practical and workable suggestions for improving career education and guidance as well as key themes arising from career education and guidance such as student needs, best practice and innovation.

This Handbook contains practical information and support material, ideas on how to improve your skills in communication, teamwork, motivation and problem solving, and a self analysis chart.

The Whittlesea Youth Commitment (WYC) is a community based intervention strategy designed to enhance opportunities for young people to live and work in a healthy and prosperous community.

CLIP (Continuous Learning Improvement Program) was developed by WorkSkills Australia for winners of WSA Regional Finals who then go on to compete at the National level of competition.