Lcps Take Up the Challenge

Supporting students with clear, engaging, and up-to-date career resources is more important than ever. Across Australia, local school–industry partnerships are stepping up—investing in tools that help secondary students explore their options, develop employability skills, and plan for the future.

One example? Dozens of education partnerships and careers networks have taken advantage of Career FAQs’ comprehensive library of books—now used as practical resources in career education programs nationwide.

Empowering Schools With Real-World Career Content

Originally known as Local Community Partnerships (LCPs), these government-supported organisations were established to build stronger links between schools, industry, and training providers. Over time, their role has evolved—now integrated into broader school-to-work transition frameworks through careers advisers, vocational learning programs, and regional education networks.

Career development leaders are continuing the mission, ensuring that students from Years 9–12 have access to accurate, practical, and engaging information about career pathways—from trade apprenticeships and university degrees to entrepreneurship and remote work.

Career FAQs Books in Action

At the time of this original initiative, organisations were able to provide entire schools with sets of 37 industry-specific books at a discounted rate—offering insights across traditional and emerging job markets.

📘 What’s in the collection?

• Extreme Jobs – Showcasing roles in emergency services, defence, and outdoor adventure
• Be Your Own Boss – Inspiring future entrepreneurs with real business case studies
• Work from Home – Highlighting careers in freelancing, digital services, and remote roles
• And more titles covering healthcare, creative industries, trades, and tech

These resources became valuable assets to both students and teachers—helping to bridge the gap between curriculum and career reality.

On-the-Ground Success Stories

In North Queensland, the IN-STEP Industry School Training Partnership Association distributed Career FAQs book sets to over 36 secondary schools. Dean Wilson from IN-STEP praised the depth of content and variety of job types covered:

“There is such a comprehensive range of books. We were most impressed by the career areas that are often overlooked—like Extreme, Be Your Own Boss, and Work from Home. These aren’t the typical jobs you see in every career guide.”

Meanwhile, Caroline Gardner from the Hills Careers Network in Sydney’s northwest also jumped at the chance to equip her schools:

“We already knew that career advisers loved the resources. It made perfect sense to give our schools access to this kind of content.”

Why Real-World Resources Still Matter in 2025

With young people facing a rapidly changing world of work, career literacy is more important than ever. Digital tools and online job boards are valuable—but so is well-crafted, tangible guidance that shows the diversity of pathways available.

Career FAQs continues to support schools, students, and educators with up-to-date online course listings, industry insights, and job-ready resources designed to inform and empower.

Want to help your students explore future pathways?

Check out our guides on:

• Careers in community services and support work
• Pathways to teaching and training
• Business, entrepreneurship, and self-employment
• Digital careers, remote work, and tech innovation