For decades, Pathways has been the operational backbone for community service organisations that coordinate work placements across groups of schools and training providers. Since the mid-1990s, we've built a dedicated platform to help these organisations manage the complex web of stakeholders, data, and logistics involved in placing thousands of students with host employers — supporting hundreds of teachers across multiple schools.
Managing a School Cluster is no small feat. Many of Pathways' most important innovations were born from the real-world needs of placement brokers and coordinators, who face high volumes and tight resources every day. That pressure drives smarter, more efficient processes — and we've grown alongside them.
Today, Pathways coordinates the majority of mandatory student work placements in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. We're used by every cluster currently operating in Queensland, and by all 31 Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) regions in Victoria through the state-wide School to Work Portal.
Key features built for School Clusters:
Student self-registration — Students can register online, reducing admin workload from day one
Teacher Portal — Teachers can review and approve registrations, and track placements in real time
Bulk email and SMS — Send personalised communications to hosts, students, parents, and teachers — all at once
Host Employer CRM — Sophisticated profiling and relationship management tools for your host network
The Placement Postcard — A mobile-friendly placement summary that cuts down on paperwork and keeps everyone informed
Business Intelligence & Analytics — Tableau-powered dashboards to identify trends and plan ahead with confidence
Host Usage Reporting — See exactly where opportunities exist within your existing host employer network
Enterprise-grade security — Industry-leading performance and data security, hosted in Australia