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Jobs for the future

Australia is experiencing a critical shortage of workers across many industries. Where is the greatest demand and which skills will help you stand out from the crowd?

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Governments are backing closer ties between industry and universities,

‘Capability and ingenuity’: Higher ed’s partnership revolution

The traditional view of university researchers as separated from the real world is changing as business partnerships grow.

  • by Anders Furze
Australia has a big skills deficit, opening up opportunities for well-credentialed graduates and lifelong learners.

Future jobs: how lifelong learning turbocharges your career

Australia is experiencing a critical shortage of skilled workers across many industries with tech know-how topping skills demand.

  • by Alexandra Cain
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Worker checking solar panels

Green talent boom: sustainability ‘beast’ demands new graduate skills

A quick online search for “sustainability” jobs throws up more than 16,000 vacancies - but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

  • by Iain Gillespie
Mental health crisis driving huge demand for skilled practitioners

Mental health crisis driving huge demand for skilled practitioners

Severe workforce shortages and soaring demand mean a vast range of employment opportunities for mental health practitioners.

  • by Iain Gillespie
Pharmacist Ann Duraid Shwaita had no trouble finding a job after her studies.

The university degrees most likely to land graduates a job

Not all undergraduate degrees are equal when it comes to finding work after university.

  • by Bridie Smith
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Do you earn enough? Your income, your suburb and how it compares nationally

Is your job what you want to do, are you earning enough for the hours you work, or is it time to consider a new role or even profession?

  • by Craig Butt, Nathanael Scott, Daniel Carter and The Visual Stories Team
Some of the worst-paid graduates will have the highest HECS debts.

Degrees that lead graduates to the biggest pay packets revealed

Students have been urged to consider potential earnings compared with the cost of their university degrees and long-term HECS debt.

  • by Daniella White
‘Humans need humans’: how to be a leader in a rapidly changing world

‘Humans need humans’: how to be a leader in a rapidly changing world

In our quickly changing tech-driven landscape, a whole new suite of skills is now required to be a successful leader.

  • by Joanne Brookfield
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The digital divide: Upskilling to meet our growing tech needs

The digital divide: Upskilling to meet our growing tech needs

Australians’ zest for lifelong learning will be put to the test as it looks to build the high-tech workforce necessary to underpin a 21st century economy.

  • by Adam Turner

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/jobs-for-the-future-20240920-p5kc6q.html