Get with the program, knowing what is out there in the world for you
It's all about options, school is a different place too
Choosing the right course is smart when you put it all together
You've always got an education to fall back on when you run into nasty weather!

You don't have to wait until school is over to get the job you dream about
You can train on the job, go to TAFE and get your HSC too
There's more than one way to succeed and make a life for you
Knowledge is power, it gives you confidence and choices
Just listen to your own heart and shut out those negative voices

Life is like a road trip. You have to make sure you fuel up on information. But first of all, you have to get your license - education is your pass to driving towards a promising future.

You might be wondering about how to organise your HSC program.
Perhaps you want to return to study after a break, or maybe you want to expand your horizons and try something new.
Are you aware of all your options?
Don't make any decisions until you have all the information.

You can kick-start your future while you are still at school by combining a traineeship with your regular classes. This way, you can combine part time work with study and turn it into a real career move.

The TAFE NSW Learning Gateway is an excellent place to start researching your options and get an idea of all the opportunities offered by TAFE NSW.

You'll find general information about your options for studying the HSC at TAFE NSW in the TAFE NSW Handbook.

Did you know that you can take a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course as part of your HSC program?

You have the options of going for a VET course delivered by your school, TAFE, private training providers or as part of a workplace training agreement. It all depends on where you're studying and what course interests you.

A good place to start looking at your options is the Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools website.

TAFE NSW offers scholarships for students studying vocational courses as part of their HSC program -

There are some Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses that are offered along with school-based part-time traineeships. This means that you can combine study with on the job training as part of your HSC.
Check out the facts at the NSW Department of Education and Training Apprenticeships and Traineeships website.

HSC Vocational Education and Training (VET) school based traineeships are available in

Find more information about the specific vocational area you're interested in at the Department of Education and Training Apprenticeships and Traineeships website.

You can also combine study with part time workplace apprenticeship and traineeships.

Have a look through the range of apprenticeship options available at TAFE NSW - have a look at the TAFE NSW Handbook

There's also information about Vocational Education and Training (VET) traineeships in the TAFE NSW Handbook.

It's never too late to get back on track.

Perhaps you have taken a break from study for a while and now you want to get some qualifications to give yourself more options. Get the information about re-entering the workforce and education.

The Tertiary Preparation Certificate is a flexible way to return to study after a break - find out more in the TAFE NSW Handbook.

You can download the booklet Higher School Certificate and Tertiary Preparation Programs in NSW 2003 from TAFE NSW.

You can combine part time and full time work with education options, no matter what your age or background. TAFE NSW offers distance and flexible learning options through OTEN, the Open Training and Education Network. You can study on-line and at your own pace, and still enjoy the support of TAFE teachers and student services. Have a look at the OTEN website.

TAFE NSW makes sure that you can get recognition for any prior learning or experience that you have gained through employment and education. This means that you can apply for credit towards your new course, based on work and study you have done in the past. Check out the facts in the TAFE NSW Handbook.

If you are already studying at TAFE, did you know that you can get into university and get recognition for your studies? You need to get the details from the university that you are interested in attending. Ask them about their policy on recognition for prior learning and experience.

If you feel freaked out about it all, there are some basic things you can do to make the situation easier.

Just take a breath and ask yourself The Big 3 Questions.