What We Do

Connecting schools, industry and community through real opportunities.

LinkUp Careers brings together educators, employers, role models, young people and jobseekers to share real insights, explore career pathways and build confidence for the future.

Connecting Education, Industry and Community

LinkUp Careers features a wide range of experiences — from classroom workshops and hands-on industry taster sessions, to role model talks, site visits, courses, community programs and panel conversations. These real-world engagements help young people and jobseekers explore career pathways, build confidence and understand what in-demand industries are truly like.

Educator Plan
Educator Plan - Help students learn through real experience.

Help students learn through real experience

Access free resources, connect with industry professionals, and bring career learning to life through practical examples, role model visits and meaningful experiences that prepare individuals for the future.

Role Models & Professionals
Role Models and Professionals - Share your story and guide future pathways.

Share your story and guide future pathways

Help young people and jobseekers understand real pathways by sharing your experiences. Build your profile, connect with the future workforce, and other role models, contributing to a stronger, more confident workforce.

Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations
Not-for-Profit and Community Organisations - Connect programs and courses to participants.

Connect programs and courses to participants

Promote programs and courses, connect with role models, and engage diverse communities through a trusted platform designed to support visibility, awareness and meaningful participation.

Businesses & Employers
Business and Employers - Engage with Community and Schools.

Engage with community and schools

Share workplace opportunities, challenge misconceptions, and connect with young people, educators and jobseekers to support future workforce development and local engagement.

The evidence is in.

Global research conducted in 2024 discovered how real-world experiences and industry role models help young people and jobseekers discover meaningful career pathways.

The findings show how early exposure, relatable role models, and community-based opportunities help encourage young people and jobseekers into industries where they can truly thrive.

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FAQs

Got questions about LinkUp Careers? We've got answers.

Whether you're hosting an event or program, volunteering as a role model to inspire the future workforce, or searching for talented candidates and course participants, we're here to help you make the most of our platform.

What is LinkUp Careers?

LinkUp Careers is a not-for-profit platform that connects schools, employers, role models, training organisations, and community organisations to create real learning experiences, share industry insights and support career exploration for young people and jobseekers.

Who is LinkUp Careers for?

The platform is designed for educators, role models, businesses, employers, not-for-profits and training organisations who want to engage with students, connect with jobseekers, create opportunities, share career insights, or promote courses and job pathways to emerging talent.

Is there a cost to use LinkUp Careers?

Educators, Role Models and Not-for-Profits all have free access to the platform and can create or manage opportunities at no cost.

All users receive our free monthly insights newsletter, and organisations can refer to our media kits for information on promotion across the platform.

What types of opportunities can be created?

Opportunities can include events, courses, classroom talks, workshops, site tours, industry presentations, panel discussions or virtual sessions — all focused on helping students and jobseekers explore real career pathways.

What age groups are supported?

Opportunities can be tailored for any learning stage, from primary through to secondary, vocational programs, higher education, community-based initiatives, and jobseekers.

Do I need formal experience to get involved?

Not at all. Whether you’re a student, apprentice, professional, business leader or community representative, you can participate in creating or supporting opportunities on LinkUp Careers.

Businesses and Employers

Engage with community and schools

Engage directly with communities and schools by promoting your job opportunities and courses. Showcase the industry role models in your organisation, strengthen your social procurement initiatives, and create meaningful community connections.

Ready to get started? Contact the team for our media kit.
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