Career Development 

Career development is defined as “… the process of managing life, learning and work over the lifespan”.

Career Development Services

Is the Branch within the Department of Training and Workforce Development that promotes the importance of lifelong career planning at every stage of a person’s life.

Well organised careers services for people of all ages have been recognised throughout the world as playing an important part in the career success of individuals and the successful operation of education and training systems. This in turn leads to more effective use of Western Australian’s talents and skills and to increased economic competitiveness and growth.

The Career Development Services Branch funds and promotes a range of services and initiatives in Western Australia both in the community and in schools.

If you would like assistance with career planning or education and training options please visit the Career Centre.

For more information on other services and initiatives funded, managed, aligned or promoted by the Career Development Services Branch please click on the links below.

• Employment Directions Network (EDN) (community based career centres)
• Overseas Qualifications Unit
• The getaccess career information website (for State specific career information)
• The myfuture website (for Australia wide career information)
• The Australian Blueprint for Career Development (ABCD) (A framework for creating, strengthening and evaluating career programs and products)
• Australian Career Development Studies (Learning and support materials for students of Career Development)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Also known as recognition, is a way to use your existing skills and knowledge to get a formal qualification
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships website
• TAFE website
• WestOne Career Development Resources (suitable for use in the classroom and as professional support materials).
• Raising the School Leaving Age
• The Real Game Series