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Career resources to explore your options

Learn about the variety of career pathways available in the industry areas shown below.

If you have a career resource you would like listed on this page, please email Career.TasterProgram@dtwd.wa.gov.au or call 08 6551 5084.

Be sure to check this webpage regularly for updates and new resources.

Career taster experiences

Together with WA's leading industry, employers and training providers we offer an exciting range of experiences available through the Career Taster Program. These experiences are designed to give you a 'tastse' of different industries and occupations.

To find out more, please visit our Find an experience page.

 

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Career information – General

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Agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture

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Automotive

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Aeroskills and aviation

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Building and construction

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Business, finance and administration

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Community services and social assistance

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Creative industries

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Defence

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Education and training

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Electrical, electronics and utilities

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Engineering, mining and manufacturing

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Food and meat processing

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Furnishing, textiles, clothing and footwear

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Health, beauty, sports and fitness

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Hospitality, retail, tourism and events

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Information, communication and digital technologies

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Maritime, transport and logistics

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Media, marketing and communications

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Science and environment

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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.

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