A spokesperson said it would "equip career advisors, teachers, and principals with the most up-to-date advice about school-based and post-HSC options at TAFE NSW".

"The online TAFE NSW Career Advisor Day will combat the travel and event restrictions that COVID-19 has presented, meaning that hundreds of career influencers from across the state will come together virtually on 20 August," the spokesperson said.

"TAFE NSW Regional General Manager Belinda Mackinnon said that online access has seen registrations double compared to the face-to-face events in 2019."

TAFE said the pandemic was not blocking the flow of critical information to school leavers.

"COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges to school students and it's crucial to facilitate access to information about how they can access world-class skills training," Ms Mackinnon said.

"While university may be a viable option for some, it's important that vocational education and training is considered a 'plan A' for school leavers to pursue careers in areas that they are passionate about."

The virtual event will focus on forecast employment opportunities, courses, university pathways, and support services.

"According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook, there will be a demand in industries where employment has grown strongly in recent years including health care and social assistance, professional, scientific and technical services, education and training and construction," she said.

She said TAFE was committed to ensuring that the pathway for students from high school into, and out of, vocational education and university is as easy as possible. School students need access to better, and easier to navigate, educational pathways and a wider range of options."

Register at tafensw.edu.au/careeradvisor or call 131 601.