Connecting young people to real career opportunities.
LinkUp Careers brings educators and role models together to create inspiring experiences in the classroom and onsite. Educators lead the way. Role models share their real-world career journeys and insight while upskilling. Connecting young minds to all career pathways including STEM in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy.
Real conversations.
Real opportunities.
Step 1
Role Models will need a Working With Children's Check to register.
Step 2
The stronger your invitation, the more engaged your audience — and the better the match.
Step 3
Interested in running your own event or program, get in touch. We love innovation and opportunities!
Step 4
Then choose the voice that feels right for your students.
Step 5
Speakers bring their voice and story, aligning to the purpose.
Step 6
Have questions before you sign up?
How it works, who It’s for, and what to expect.
We’ve gathered some common questions to help you understand how LinkUp Careers works — and how you can get involved. Whether you’re creating an event, signing up to speak as a Role Model, or just exploring, you’ll find helpful info below.
LinkUp Careers connects educators with Role Models who can help young people explore real career pathways and build aspirations. It's a subscription to use and designed for educators, schools, training institutions, and event organisers to connect with industry professionals bringing life experience and career knowledge to events and programs.
Do you have an upcoming school workshop, Try a Trade day, Careers Night, whole school assembly, Careers Expo, or classroom project that needs a judge? LinkUp Careers will help you connect to the industry professionals.
International research into recruitment, retention and support of women in non-traditional industries was conducted in 2024. The report found young women make their career choice by the age of 11, therefore an earlier introduction to career pathways including a supportive environment into high school and tertiary education is paramount.Download the full report here - https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/polly-britten-vic-2023/
Educators post events, and Role Models browse the listings and register for those that resonate with their experience and passion. Once a Role Model expresses interest, the educator reviews their profile and decides whether to connect.
Once registered, Educators can access their dashboard to submit, update, and manage event listings. They can also track which Role Models have shown interest in their events.
Yes! Educators can create as many events as needed, whether they’re single Role Model sessions, multiple workshops, or part of a larger initiative. Each event is an opportunity to engage young people with real-world career paths, particularly in trades and in-demand workforces.
LinkUp Careers offers Role Models the opportunity to connect with women and gender diverse individuals at a monthly "Vent Tank" networking event online. Role Models can share their experiences in this exclusive safe environment and gain support from other individuals in male-populated industries.
Role Models will also gain professional development such as public speaking skills and the opportunity to give back to community. LinkUp Careers offers all the resources to Role Models for successful school engagement including tips and tricks, prior to commencing.
No, Role Models don’t need professional or formal experience. If you have life knowledge, a meaningful career story, or lived experiences to share, you’re welcome to join and inspire young people. Everyone has a unique story to tell.
When a Role Model applies, the Educator is notified and can review their profile. If the speaker is a good match, the Educator can reach out directly through the platform.
No, the platform is free to use during its early phase. We’ll inform users in advance if any pricing changes occur in the future.
As young people determine job gender identities by the age of 7, LinkUp Careers events are designed for all ages, starting in daycare. Young people are encouraged to explore all career options, consider school subject pathways and follow into vocational education, apprenticeships, or higher education. The goal is to provide early, relatable insight into career possibilities.
