With the current workforce shortages skills are in high demand. Vocational education and training (VET) can help make you better at your existing job, help get you ready for a promotion or skilled up to move into another role.

There are a wide range of VET courses available, including courses that can be completed over a few months and diploma courses that can take several years. The key to choosing the right course is to explore what interests you and where you would like to further develop your skills.

To see what's available in the type of job that you would like to train for, on jobs with good prospects and weekly earnings, and for information on occupations and careers, go to the Australian Government's Explore Your Career website.

VET qualifications can also be attained through recognition of prior learning and skills assessment. Get your skills and existing experience recognised by contacting a registered training organisation and ask for a recognition of prior learning RPL assessment.

Get in touch with a skilling assessing authority relevant to your occupation. They will identify your relevant knowledge, skills and experience you to gain a recognised qualification. Go to the Skills Recognition Centre website.

• CareerOne - job search and career development website providing job listings, career advice and resources for employment opportunities.
• Your Career - search industries and occupations to find a career that’s right for you and what you can do to get there.
• Seek - online job search and employment platform connecting job seekers with employers and career related resources.
• Adzuna - job search website, search across industry and location providing salary and hiring trends.
• myfuture - resources to explore career pathways and tools to develop self-knowledge to help with career decision-making.
• Careers with the Northern Territory Government.
• Early Careers - kick start your career in the Northern Territory Public Sector.