What is GetAccess?

GetAccess is an initiative of the Western Australian Department of Education and Training.

It's purpose is to help you access key information about work, careers, the labour market and learning on the Internet.

Why GetAccess?

If you have ever spent time on the Internet looking for specific information you will know that in many cases, you have to sort through a lot of haystacks before you find the information you want. This is especially true of labour market information and is one of the reasons GetAccess exists... it is a gateway to labour market information that has been written and organised in ways that make sense. We have designed the site to meet the needs of different user groups and to be as interactive as possible.

What's on GetAccess?

On the GetAccess site you can connect with work and learning opportunities in your own backyard and across the country.

The site features career information that has been written specifically for the Western Australian situation. Other value adding features include a website directory and a news service, both of which are regularly reviewed and updated. It is our commitment to ensure that only sites and information that are relevant are brought to your attention. This saves you time.

Who can use GetAccess?

The site has been designed to meet the needs of a wide range of potential users, these may include:

First time career seekers
People looking at changing their career/occupation
People who have lost their jobs or worry they might
Staff and clients within education and training organisations (universities, TAFE colleges, schools, community based trainers and private training providers)
Career practitioners
People seeking training and educational opportunities
Young people
Private sector organisations
Employment assistance providers
Workers moving from home to work, or work to retirement
People re-entering the workforce
Students looking for scholarships or financial information
Job Links
Person's with disabilities looking for work
Researchers
Community organisations
Those who want to move to Western Australia

How to Link to and from GetAccess

All sites linking to or from GetAccess should meet the following "Linking Criteria".

Appropriateness

Sites linking to GetAccess should be career, employment, training or education related. GetAccess will not link to any site promoting criminal activities or inappropriate subjects.

Equity

Content should avoid any bias in regard to gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion or politics.

Philosophy

All organisations linked to GetAccess will be deemed to have the users' best interests in mind.

Testing

GetAccess acknowledges that career and personality testing is a valid part of personal and career development but that it should ideally be used in conjunction with qualified and experienced career development professionals.

Making the Connection

The following logo should be used:

Insert the following HTML in your page to link to GetAccess

<a href="http://getaccess.westone.wa.gov.au">
<img src="http://getaccess.westone.wa.gov.au/common/images/logo.gif"
 width=192 height=54 alt=' border="0"></a>

If you have any problems using the site or you would like to make some suggestions on how we could improve it, email us on TDSHelpdesk@westone.wa.gov.au or call us on 1800 155 508

Have fun!

The Getaccess Team :-)