Aim High - Inspiring Careers Heightening Ambitions
Connecting schools with Australia’s most accomplished professionals
to bring real career stories into the classroom
About Aim High
Empowering the Next Generation
Through Real-World Career Insights
At Aim High, we believe in the power of experience and the transformative impact of real-world insights. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional life by connecting students with seasoned professionals from a myriad of industries. Our network of speakers comprises dedicated individuals who are leaders, innovators, and trailblazers in their respective fields. They bring with them not just their stories of success, but the invaluable lessons learned from the challenges and setbacks of their careers.
Our Mission
Every student deserves to see what’s possible. Aim High exists to bridge the gap between education and the world of work by giving young Australians direct access to leaders across business, government, the arts, science, and beyond.
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Discover
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Book
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Inspire
How It Works
Benefits
For Schools
- Access Australia’s largest network of professionals for in-school career talks.
- Expose students to real stories and role models beyond the classroom.
- Equip young Australians — especially in regional and remote communities — with inspiration and pathways for the future.
For Speakers
- Give back by sharing your career journey and lessons learned.
- Inspire the next generation of Australians, particularly those without industry role models.
- Join a national network alongside Australia’s most influential professionals.
At Aim High, we are committed to creating a vibrant community where knowledge, experience, and aspirations converge to create a brighter future for the next generation.
Why It Matters
Aim High is more than career talks, it’s about:
- Equity: bringing opportunity to schools and students often left behind.
- Inspiration: showing every child that success comes in many forms.
- Impact: unlocking ambition, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit early in life.
Get Involved
- Schools: Register now for early access to the Aim High booking platform.
- Speakers: Express your interest and join our national network of leaders.
- Partners: Help fund and scale this national initiative by becoming an exclusive sponsor.
Australia 'failing to inspire kids about jobs of the future':jobs commisioner
“The government’s economic roundtable “better not ignore” the urgent need to realise skills awareness and build enthusiasm for future jobs with Australia’s kids, warns jobs commissioner Barney Glover.
The Jobs and Skills Australia boss told the Australian Financial Review Higher Education Summit in Sydney Tuesday that, while it was not terribly exciting, improving careers advice for high school students was a major part of preparing the workforce for AI.
A recent career preparedness report by OECD found the types of jobs 15-year-olds dream about have not substantially changed in decades, and the overall list of future dream jobs has, in fact, shrunk.”
Source: Australian Financial Review
Open thread
How should careers advice be taught in schools?
“When recently asked what misplaced careers advice they were given at school,Guardian readers listed everything from morticians to fish farmers. And they were the lucky ones: many commenters complained they received no guidance whatsoever.”
Source: The Guardian
Why The Next Zuckerberg won’t be Australian
“The school career counselling system is also letting down the STEM professions. School counselling approaches were reported to be ad hoc or insufficient and most students relied on individual efforts to find information”
Source: Australian Financial Review
National peak body calls for improved quality of career advice
“Mr Carney would like to see a greater commitment from Education Departments and School Principals to ensure that young people are being provided with high quality advice”
Source: Career Industry Council of Australia media release