Future of Work in Australia

What's the most viable pathway to employment?

• University

• TAFE

• Apprenticeship

• Entrepreneurship (starting your own business)

• All of these options

What advice is given to young people leaving school for employment

• Get into university

• Learn, explore, take initiative

• Get an apprenticeship

• Volunteer, gain work experience

• Be flexible, have an open mindset

What skills will continue to be in high demand in the future?

• Creativity

• Repetition

• Care

• Communication

• Manufacturing

What kind of jobs may become less in demand due to mechanisation and robotics?

• Music industry

• Clerical and data entry

• Manufacturing

• Digital marketing

What kind of jobs are going to be growing in demand?

• Health services

• Creative arts

• Agriculture

• Engineering

Are robots going to steal our jobs?

• Yes

• No

What are employers looking for in a job application?

• Your qualifications

• Your interpersonal skills

• Your experience

• Your potential

How will there be jobs available for everyone in the future if robots and automation is taking over many traditional job roles?

• we have an aging population

• our population is declining

• there will be different jobs develop that robots can't do

• the government will find work for everyone

How many job changes is the average 15 year old going to have?

• 12

• 14

• 20

• 17

How many careers are current 15 year olds likely to have?

• 1

• 10

• 3

• 5