The Department of Training and Workforce Development acknowledges Aboriginal peoples as the first sovereign Nations of Western Australia.

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    Discover your passion with the Career Taster Program

    Uncover your interests and passions through hands on experiences in our Career Taster Program.

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    Explore your options with the Career Taster Program

    Sample different occupations and industries to find the right career path for you.

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    Career Taster Program: Discover your future

    Explore different career pathways to find the one that aligns with your goals and aspirations.

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About our program

It’s never too early to start thinking about the world of work! Young people need opportunities to learn from employers about careers and the skills they might need. The Year 9 Career Taster Program (CTP) provides an exciting opportunity to challenge students' thinking, spark their ‘career curiosity’ and make connections between education and post-school opportunities.

The CTP enables Western Australia’s Year 9 students to explore the stages of early career discovery and study pathways, helping them to make informed decisions about their subject selections in Years 10, 11 and 12. The program supports students to become ‘career curious’ and extend their thinking through practical activities and meaningful experiences with the world of work.

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Schools, teachers and training providers

Don’t miss this opportunity for your students and school community to be involved in the Year 9 Career Taster Program.

Industry and employers

The Year 9 Career Taster Program offers WA industry, employers and businesses a fantastic opportunity to showcase their industry.

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The Department of Training and Workforce Development acknowledges Aboriginal peoples as the first sovereign Nations of Western Australia.

We acknowledge their ancestral ties to the land and spiritual connection to Country. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, and value the contribution of Aboriginal people within our organisation.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart and embrace its invitation to walk alongside Aboriginal people, united in a movement for a better future for all Australians.

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