CIT for school students

Choosing your career path while still at school can feel overwhelming, but at CIT, we’re here to help guide you. Whether you're uncertain about your future direction or exploring your options, CIT offers a range of courses and activities to enable you to explore your interests so that you can make informed decisions about your future.

Why choose CIT?

At CIT, we understand that the transition from school to career is a big step. Our courses are designed to connect you with industry and provide you with in-demand practical skills to prepare you for real-world experiences.

Learning pathways for school students

School-based apprenticeships

For students aged 15 or older, school-based apprenticeships offer an exciting opportunity to begin your apprenticeship while still completing your secondary studies. You’ll split your time between your continued secondary studies, working with an employer and attending CIT, allowing you to start your career earlier and earn while you learn.

Learn more about school-based apprenticeships

CIT Courses for school students

CIT provides a variety of accredited and non-accredited short courses for high school and college students, including:

• Hospitality, culinary and tourism short courses
• General construction induction (white card training)
• Asbestos awareness and safety training
• Silica exposure prevention training.

These courses offer practical training and allow you to explore different fields, helping you identify your interests. Accredited short courses may also provide credit for further studies at CIT.

To request a particular CIT course for your school, school staff are encouraged to please use the enquiry form below.

CIT hosts industry-focused events and activities throughout the year. offering school students the chance to experience CIT’s campuses and sample our diverse course offerings.

Transitioning from school to CIT

CIT offers a supportive, adult learning environment where students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning. While we don’t offer the same level of in-class support as secondary schools, a wide range of services are available to help students succeed. This includes pre-study support to explore course options and readiness.

At CIT, everyone belongs. Our community is built on respect, equity and inclusion.

Learn more about transitioning from school

Completing school and not sure what is next? The Australian Government has put together the School Leavers Information Kit to inform young people of the options available and help them make the next move.

Experience life as a CIT student

CIT offers a range of events, workshops and practical activities throughout the year to help school students explore our campus facilities and sample different industry areas.

Information and enrolment sessions

CIT regularly holds information and enrolment sessions throughout the year. These sessions provide the perfect opportunity to speak directly with CIT educators, learn more about your chosen courses, and get answers to your questions.

Find an information session

Career expos

CIT is an exhibitor at the Canberra Careers XPO, held annually in August. We also attend various career expos across the ACT and surrounding areas. If you’d like CIT staff to participate in an upcoming career expo at your school, school staff are encouraged to please contact CIT via the enquiry form or email CITSchoolsEngagement@cit.edu.au.