Career Pathways Information for High School Students

Adelaide University offers a range of degree programs that will put you on the fast-track to launch a career in defence, cyber security or Australia’s thriving space sector.

The University of Adelaide’s new Bachelor of Technology in Defence Industry is a great way to gain a broad understanding of the foundations of technology, including computing, information, mathematics. Adelaide University also offer Defence Systems majors within five of their core engineering disciplines, which could lead to an innovative career in areas such as visual and situational awareness systems; military communications and networking; radar and electronic countermeasures; cybersecurity; marine engineering; and autonomous systems.

The University of Adelaide’s STEM Academy is an outreach program for students in Years 8-12 who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and maths. The academy aims to show students how to turn their passion for STEM into a career.

The South Australian Government is making it easier for school students to start their career sooner. The VET for School Students policy aims to support school students with enhanced career education and increased opportunities to learn directly from industry and employers. They have clearly mapped out vocational education and training (VET) pathways that lead to real jobs in South Australia.

The Student Pathways website supports research into jobs and study in growing industries, and allows you to connect with employers and start building a portfolio of achievements through the World of Work Challenge. You can even build your own CV!

The website is available to all school students in South Australia. Start your career journey today!

STEM Fast Track shows high school students the possibilities of STEM careers through industry-focused mentoring programs, to help them develop the confidence and resilience needed to thrive in their career and in life. We seek to cultivate young minds that will one day pioneer the technological advancements of tomorrow, giving humanity and our planet the best possible future.