The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) has identified 7 distinct ‘Job Clusters‘ relating to skills and interests.
Where do you fit in?
There are over 1,000 different occupations in Australia. Young people today will have up to 17 different jobs in 5 different industries throughout their career.
The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) has identified 7 distinct ‘Job Clusters‘ relating to skills and interests.
Where do you fit in?
The Artisans cluster comprises jobs that require skill in manual tasks related to construction, production, maintenance or technical customer service.
The Designers cluster comprises jobs that involve deploying skills and knowledge of science, mathematics and design to construct or engineer products or buildings.
The Technologists cluster comprises jobs that require skilled understanding and manipulation of digital technology.
The Carers cluster comprises jobs that seek to improve the mental or physical health or well-being of others, including medical, care and personal support services.
The Informers cluster comprises jobs that involve professionals providing information, education or business services.
The Coordinators cluster comprises jobs that involve repetitive administrative and behind-the-scenes process or service tasks.
The Generators cluster comprises jobs that require a high level of interpersonal interaction in retail, sales, hospitality and entertainment.
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