Information for schools

Connecting students with career opportunities in defence industry

Forge Your Future is a ground-breaking initiative designed to help students explore, engage with, and prepare for exciting careers in defence industry—one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most future-focused fields.

Backed by the Australian Government’s Defence Industry Schools Pathway Program and supporting the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Action Plan, this program provides schools with the tools, resources, and industry connections to help students make informed career choices.

Why should schools get involved:

Direct industry connections

Give students the opportunity to engage with leading employers, industry experts, and real-world projects that help them understand career pathways beyond the classroom.

Career insights

Students gain personalised insights into their strengths and potential career matches through cutting-edge AI and behavioural science-based tools.

Hands-on learning

Access to immersive learning experiences, industry-aligned skills development, and certification opportunities—helping students gain a competitive edge.

Future-proofed careers

Careers in engineering, cyber security, AI, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing offer long-term job security, competitive salaries, and meaningful impact.

How we support you

Whether you’re planning a careers day or need engaging resources for the classroom, the Forge Your Future program provides a range of free support options. Access kits, presentations, and activities designed to help students understand their strengths and explore defence industry pathways.

Careers day stands

*In-person

We’ll be there in person to chat with students and parents about career opportunities in defence industry, walk them through the Forge Your Future program, and give them the chance to explore hands-on resources that bring career options to life.

Book a stand

School kits

Order a school kit to receive ready-to-use resources that make it easy to promote Forge Your Future and engage your students in exploring defence industry careers.

Get a school kit

School presentations

*In-person & virtual

In this 20–40 minute session, we inspire students to think about their future by exploring in-demand skills, career options in defence industry, and how Forge Your Future can help them turn potential into opportunity.

Schedule a session

*In-person activities are currently available in greater Adelaide, Brisbane, and metropolitan Sydney regions. Travel to other regions can be arranged where interest and availability of multiple schools aligns.

Forge Your Future is supporting schools to help their students learn about defence industry careers and pathways.

Our friendly team will come and visit your school and meet with teachers and students to explain our unique approach and help them get started.

We also have a library of resources for teachers, career counsellors, parents and students to hep you on the journey.

How can we support you?

Enquire today