As a Careers Advisor, you play an important role in helping young people understand their options and take their next step. AFL SportsReady works with schools and Careers Advisors to connect students with education, training and employment pathways that suit their goals and interests. Explore resources, student pathways, current opportunities and support for Careers Advisors — or get in touch with our team to discuss how we can support your students.
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AFL SPORTSREADY PROGRAMS
Key Pathways
For Senior Students
→ School-Based Traineeship
→ VET in School Program
For Recent School-leavers
→ Traineeship
→ Apprenticeship
→ Indigenous AKT Now Program
For University Students
→ Indigenous Cadetship Program
SCHOOL-LEAVERS | Traineeships & Apprenticeship
Ideal for recent school-leavers, Traineeships and Apprenticeships combine real workplace experience, a nationally recognised qualification and a salary.
STUDENTS | School-Based Traineeships
School-based traineeships allow Year 10 and 11 students to work one day a week, develop new skills and complete a nationally recognised qualification alongside their high school studies.
STUDENTS | VET in Schools
VET in Schools gives senior secondary students the opportunity to complete nationally recognised VET qualifications alongside their senior secondary studies, combining practical learning with real industry connections.
VET in Schools across Australia
Australia-wide Programs 2028
We currently deliver VET in Schools in Victoria, with interstate programs planned from 2028. Each state has its own terminology and arrangements for VET delivered to secondary students, including how VET contributes towards a senior secondary certificate:
• Victoria: VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS), which can contribute to the VCE, VCE Vocational Major or Victorian Pathways Certificate
• Queensland: VET in Schools (VETiS), which can contribute to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
• South Australia: VET in the SACE, which can contribute to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
• Western Australia: VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS), which can contribute to the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
How VET counts towards a student's certificate depends on the qualification, the units completed and the rules in each state. Students should confirm their pathway with their school's careers practitioner.
Nationally Recognised Qualifications
AFL SportsReady delivers nationally recognised VET qualifications through our Registered Training Organisation. Electives, delivery arrangements, funding and how VET contributes to a senior secondary certificate can vary between states. We work with each school to make sure its program meets the requirements for its students.
Where can VET take you?
Employment · Further VET study · Apprenticeships and traineeships · Higher education · Careers in sport, recreation and business
Bring VET to your school
Interested in offering VET in Schools at your school? Contact AFL SportsReady on vdss@aflsportsready.com.au
Indigenous Programs
STUDENTS | Indigenous School-Based Traineeships
School-based traineeships allow Year 10 and 11 students to work one day a week, develop new skills and complete a nationally recognised qualification alongside their high school studies.
RECENT SCHOOL-LEAVERS | AKT Now Program
The AKT Now Earn & Learn Program is a culturally grounded pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enter education. Participants gain practical experience in a school while studying and receiving mentoring.
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS | Indigenous Cadetships
Designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander university students, Indigenous Cadetships provide paid work, practical experience, mentoring and a study allowance while completing a university degree.
Indigenous Pathways
Cultural Support
Learn more about our Indigenous Programs and the culturally informed support provided by our Indigenous Mentors. All our Indigenous participants have access to an Indigenous Mentor who provides personal, cultural and career support.
TAE PLUS
Professional Development
TAE Plus helps organisations and experienced professionals gain the skills and nationally recognised qualification needed to deliver training. Through Holistic Educator and the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, individuals can build their capability as effective, confident educators and trainers. Organisations can develop qualified internal trainers who can share their expertise, train colleagues and support consistent practice across their workforce.
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