CareerPathHack

Reimagining how Australians navigate jobs, skills and career pathways

Calling innovative thinkers, problem solvers and change makers who want to shape the future of jobs, skills and career pathways.

Be part of the first ever CareerPathHack Hackathon , hosted by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) – a fast-paced day of ideas, collaboration and problem-solving focused on one big challenge:

How can we make complex information about jobs, skills and career pathways easier for Australians to understand, compare and use when making career decisions?

• Date: Wednesday 4 November

• Time: 8:30 am arrival for a 9 am start until 5 pm

• Location: QT Canberra, 6 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra

The challenge Every day, Australians make life-changing decisions about study, training and work. Yet finding the right information, making sense of it and knowing what to do next isn't always easy.

That's where you come in. Your ideas could help make the jobs and skills system easier to navigate and support Australians of all ages to make more confident decisions about their careers, skills and future opportunities.

You'll work alongside students, industry professionals, researchers and innovators to explore the challenge from different perspectives and turn ideas into practical solutions.

You'll also have a wealth of jobs and skills data at your fingertips – covering everything from skills transferability and workforce shortages to training outcomes, salaries, employment and future workforce demand.

Get curious, uncover the opportunities and use evidence to shape ideas that could make a real difference for Australians making career decisions. Why join? This is your opportunity to work on a meaningful challenge with real-world impact. By participating, you'll:

• collaborate alongside talented people with diverse backgrounds

• solve a meaningful real-world national challenge

• develop and pitch innovative ideas

• connect with leaders across the jobs and skills ecosystem

• help create new pathways to success for a diversity of Australians

• enjoy a fully catered, accessible event and a day of collaboration, creativity and problem-solving.

What to expect New to hackathons? No problem. A hackathon is simply a fast-paced, collaborative event where people work together to explore a challenge, develop ideas and turn the strongest ones into practical solutions.

You can register individually or as part of a team. If you sign up solo, we'll match you up with a group before the event. Throughout the hackathon, experienced mentors and facilitators will help you:

• refine and strengthen your ideas

• challenge assumptions and explore new perspectives

• navigate complex problems

• develop solutions grounded in real-world needs

• prepare for your final pitch.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for everyone. The venue will be fully accessible, a quiet room will be available, and support will be provided…