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2022 Broader Horizons Program
Year 9 students from St Arnaud College recently took part in the Broader Horizons program facilitated by the North Central LLEN to discover the diverse range of career opportunities in the health, agriculture and local government sectors.
Part of our School-Industry Engagement program funding by the Department of Education, the program is held over four days, with 28 students given the opportunity to spend time at a range of workplaces to see some of the many career pathways available to them in the north central region.
Safety and Wellbeing Officer at Northern Grampians Shire, Alexandra Baldwin put together a fantastic program of events so students could experience the many different departments and job roles starting with an overview of career opportunities available and conversations with CEO Liana Thompson and Cr Eddy Ostarcevic.
During the three days students were able to assist at the St Arnaud Early Learning Centre, meet with the Parks and Garden team and Outdoor Crews, learn about the Home and Community Care (HACC) program, see the range of office administration roles that are required in local government, spent an afternoon working in the library, investigated the new facilities at the St Arnaud Sporting grounds, and worked at the Stawell Sports & Aquatic Centre.
The health program was overseen by Health Promotions Officer Stacey Keller from East Wimmera Health Service and included presentations from East Wimmera Health Service staff, exploring the Royal Flying Doctors simulator, joining classes at the St Arnaud Health and Fitness, visiting St Arnaud Physiotherapy and Mr Mobility, and spending an afternoon at McCallum Industries.
The agriculture stream focussed on the many and varied roles available to students who want to consider a career in agriculture including learning about wool handling, livestock and merchandise roles at Elders, a visit to O’Connors Farm Machinery to learn more about career opportunities in the farm machinery sector, a tour and talk at Ridleys Agri-Products, a presentation from staff at Baiada, a site tour at Rivelea, and a visit to the Gold Acres Spray Centre.
A final day – still to take place – will be a visit to higher education and training facilities in Bendigo to explore options for young people considering a career in health, local government or agriculture.
Year 9 students from St Arnaud College recently took part in the Broader Horizons program facilitated by the North Central LLEN to discover the diverse range of career opportunities in the health, agriculture and local government sectors.
Part of our School-Industry Engagement program funding by the Department of Education, the program is held over four days, with 28 students given the opportunity to spend time at a range of workplaces to see some of the many career pathways available to them in the north central region.
Safety and Wellbeing Officer at Northern Grampians Shire, Alexandra Baldwin put together a fantastic program of events so students could experience the many different departments and job roles starting with an overview of career opportunities available and conversations with CEO Liana Thompson and Cr Eddy Ostarcevic.
During the three days students were able to assist at the St Arnaud Early Learning Centre, meet with the Parks and Garden team and Outdoor Crews, learn about the Home and Community Care (HACC) program, see the range of office administration roles that are required in local government, spent an afternoon working in the library, investigated the new facilities at the St Arnaud Sporting grounds, and worked at the Stawell Sports & Aquatic Centre.
The health program was overseen by Health Promotions Officer Stacey Keller from East Wimmera Health Service and included presentations from East Wimmera Health Service staff, exploring the Royal Flying Doctors simulator, joining classes at the St Arnaud Health and Fitness, visiting St Arnaud Physiotherapy and Mr Mobility, and spending an afternoon at McCallum Industries.
The agriculture stream focussed on the many and varied roles available to students who want to consider a career in agriculture including learning about wool handling, livestock and merchandise roles at Elders, a visit to O’Connors Farm Machinery to learn more about career opportunities in the farm machinery sector, a tour and talk at Ridleys Agri-Products, a presentation from staff at Baiada, a site tour at Rivelea, and a visit to the Gold Acres Spray Centre.
A final day – still to take place – will be a visit to higher education and training facilities in Bendigo to explore options for young people considering a career in health, local government or agriculture.
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Industry partnerships creating opportunities in St Arnaud Each year students in Year 9 at St Arnaud Secondary College participate in the school’s annual Broader Horizons program. Students are given the choice between the three industry areas of Health, Local Government or Agriculture. Within their chosen industry, they are given exposure to and experience in a wide range of career pathways from industry professionals onsite in their workplace. The program runs for a total of four weeks - over one day per week. During the first three weeks student visit workplaces and connect with employers and staff in their chosen industry. Through these networking opportunities, students are able to hear of many varied career journeys which lead the adults into their current employment. As an example of the breadth students are exposed to, students who chose Local Government are able to experience working in childcare at the St Arnaud Childcare Precinct, planning and outdoor programs, through to working in Communications and Media at the Northern Grampians Stawell office. In 2019, students worked the the Shire's Communication and Media team to produce short video named ‘St Arnaud Secondary College students talk Broader Horizons' which can be viewed by clicking on the video link below. In week four, students are given the opportunity to have tailored tertiary tours. Those in Health and Local Government visit both La Trobe University and Bendigo TAFE whilst the Agriculture group are given a tour of Longrenong College where students are able to learn of courses available, visit the training facilities, and view campus accommodation. Broader Horizons was first introduced in 2014 after input and consultations from local leading industry members keen to highlight the breadth of local employment opportunities for St Arnaud young people. In 2017 the program received statewide recognition in the Structured Workplace Learning program as one of only twelve programs to be chosen by the Department of Education to have a school industry engagement video produced. This video highlights both the impetus for the development of the program as well as the value of the program. |
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NCLLEN acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land: for many centuries they have met and cared for
children and young people on the lands on which we now work.
children and young people on the lands on which we now work.