As year 12 students around Australia receive their exam results, there are many that will have their plans and expectations met, while for others, it will be a time of disappointment.

Yet the results are only the first option that students have in pursuing a career, with academics revealing that other alternatives are available. This message, being delivered, could be critical for students in moving forward.

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Produced By: Andrew Herlinger

Featured In Story: Tim Pitman, Senior Research Fellow, Curtin University

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 14 December 2022