AN ONLINE PRESENTATION FOR CAREER PRACTITIONERS

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DATE
Monday 20 July 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10)

Location
Online (after registering, a confirmation email will be sent with a Zoom link to join the presentation)

DURATION
60 minutes (including a Q&A at the end)

COST
Free for career practitioners (the event is sponsored by VTAC)

 ABOUT THIS PRESENTATION FOR CAREER PRACTITIONERS

In the past 18 months, Alana Kilmartin has presented to students at 300 high schools across Australia and New Zealand. In this engaging online PD, she'll be sharing her key insights for career practitioners, including:

• Why emphasising transferable skills misses the mark for Year 12 students and what to focus on instead.
• How to use the concept of a Playbook For Success to help students reduce stress around career decisions.
• How to collaborate more effectively with parents and understand their role in the Career Support Team.

ABOUT THIS SERIES

VTAC is excited to partner with Alana Kilmartin from Unserious Careers to deliver a series of engaging sessions to help students and families navigate the university application process. 

Across the series in July, career practitioners, year 12 students and parents will receive timely, practical guidance through Alana’s relatable and humorous take on navigating life after school. You can find the dates of these webinars below:

• Webinar 1: Career Practitioners - Monday 20th July @ 3pm (register on this page)
• Webinar 2: Year 12 Students - Tuesday 21st July @ 5pm
• Webinar 3: Year 12 Parents - Thursday 23rd July @ 6pm

Be sure to follow us on social media @vtacguide to explore all the content in the series. Our Instagram Lives will also give you the opportunity to hear directly from Alana and VTAC at key stages of the application cycle. You’ll be able to ask questions in real time and receive practical advice to help you feel confident and on track throughout the application process. 

Register now to secure your place.

ABOUT VTAC

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) is an independent shared admissions service facilitating access to tertiary education for learners in Victoria. VTAC supports young people, professionals, and learners at all stages of life to connect with further study to achieve their learning aspirations and dream careers.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Alana Kilmartin is the founder and author of Unserious Careers. She is passionate about helping young people make the most of the first five years of their career after they leave school. Since the start of 2025 Alana has presented at 300 high schools across Australia and New Zealand. She is now sharing her insights and tips with career practitioners and parents. 

Ready to sign up? Hit the 'Register Now' button. If you have a question that isn't answered in the FAQ section below, please contact your school. Unserious Careers has organised this registration page so once you've registered, keep an eye on your inbox for a confirmation email.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Who is this session for?

This session is designed for career practitioners who work with Year 12 students. 

Q: I've already read Unserious Careers and/or seen Alana's student presentation, should I still attend?

Short answer: Yes

Long answer: While Alana will touch on some of the content from her book (e.g. the Casual Jog Years), this session will be more focussed on the insights she's gained from schools and how to engage parents in more effective career conversations. 

Q: When and how does the session take place? 

The session is live online via Zoom. You’ll receive the link in your confirmation email after registering and an option to add the event to your calendar.

Q: Will a recording be available? I may not be able to make it live.

A recording of the session will be made available for 7 days after the event however the Q&A component will not be included in this so we recommend attending live if possible. 

Q: How long is the session? What if I can’t stay for the whole time?

The session is 60 minutes, including a Q&A at the end where you can ask Alana questions directly. If you can’t stay for the whole time that’s totally fine - join us for however long you can.

Q: Is there a cost to attend?

The session is free for career practitioners with costs covered by VTAC.

Q: Can I ask questions during the session?

Absolutely! There will be a dedicated Q&A segment where you can ask questions live. 

Q: Do I need to prepare anything in advance? 

No, just bring yourself (and maybe a pen and notepad!) 

Q: Can I share the registration link with other career practitioners?

The more people who hear this information the better so feel free to share the registration link with other CPs. 

Q: How do I register for the event? What happens next?

Hit the “Register Now” button on this page and fill in your details. You will then receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link to join the call. You will also have the option to add the event to your calendar. We will be sending reminder emails out before the event.

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