A broken system hiding a massive economic cost
What used to be a stable structure for career progression is now a confusing, inefficient system. People are making decisions with limited information, employers are struggling to find talent, and the skills we need most are falling through the cracks. This isn’t just inconvenient, it’s economically and socially unsustainable.
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.
