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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:

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.

Pathways from CIT to university

Continue your study journey beyond CIT with direct pathways into university.

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.

Event Date Location Description Open to
Secondary Schools Cooking Competition Tuesday 29 July 2025 CIT Woden Students in years 10 to 12 are invited to learn from industry experts and put their culinary skills to the test in the Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) Secondary Schools Cooking Competition ACT at CIT. Students in Year 10, 11 and 12
Women in Renewables Trade Event Wednesday 3 September 2025 CIT Woden An interactive event co-hosted by Sustainable Schools Program (City and Environment Directorate) and CIT Renewable Energy Skills Centre to learn about trade opportunities offered by CIT to support the ACT's move to electrification. Female students in Years 8 to 12
Studio25 Creative Industries Showcase Thursday 11 September 2025 CIT Woden Students looking to explore their course and career options in the creative industries are invited to Studio25, a hands-on showcase of CIT's creative industry courses. Students in years 11 and 12 enrolled in a secondary school
Skills for Renewable Schools Showcase

Tuesday 21 October 2025

CIT Woden An interactive event where students can participate in hands on activities to explore career possibilities in the renewable industry. Students in Year 10, 11 and 12
Secondary Schools Cooking Competition Tuesday 29 October 2025 CIT Woden An interactive event where students can participate in hands on activities across hospitality, culinary and tourism to explore career possibilities. Students in Year 10, 11 and 12
CIT Open Day 2025 Friday 14 November 2025 CIT Bruce and CIT Woden CIT Open Day will include interactive workshops, exhibits, facility tours and information booths - at CIT's two major campuses in Bruce and Woden. All

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.

Enquiries

If you would like more information, please complete the form below and we will be in touch with further details.
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