A fragmented system with real human and economic costs
Career decisions are still too often made from limited information: job titles, course descriptions, salary averages and very “polished” profiles. This leaves individuals unsure what to do next, employers recruiting without enough context and educators trying to support students before “fit” is understood.
The cost shows up as confusion, misaligned choices, avoidable churn, wasted study and talent going unseen.
All of this impacts our economy significantly.
Roles are changing more quickly than ever
22%
The estimated change in roles by 2030.
Significant Job Transformation
Current jobs will undergo significant transformation due to technological advancements, demographic shifts, and economic pressures.
Career guidance has to fundamentally change
$3.5b
Cost to the economy due to poor career planning for Australian school leavers.
Overwhelming and Confusing
Thousands of school leavers have cast judgment on universities’ admissions systems in a new study that calls for better career guidance.
Employers can't find the right talent
56%
of Australian employers reported extreme difficulty finding suitable applicants.
Lack of Suitable Applicants
Over half of employers reported difficulty recruiting staff, primarily due to a lack of suitable applicants.
