OUR PURPOSEIS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION , TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND THE COMMUNITY
Programs
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is on-the-job training that allows students to develop their work skills and understand employer expectations. SWL is available to Victorian school students undertaking a VET program as part of their VCE or VCAL studies, including School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs).
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Strong Families Strong Children - Loddon
Our vision is for all children in Loddon Shire to start school ready to learn
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Broader Horizons
Broader Horizons - Industry Partnerships Creating Opportunities in St Arnaud Click Here for more info
Learner Driver Mentor Program (L2P)
The VicRoads L2P - Learner Driver Mentor Program assists learners under 21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle, to gain the driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence.
About the Program Young people are matched with fully licensed volunteer mentors and have access to a sponsored vehicle, which they can use to get supervised driving experience. L2P is free for eligible young people and is funded by the Transport Accident Commission. The Program does not substitute for professional driving lessons and L2P does not pay for the probationary driving test itself.
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Career Pathways
Career Pathways supports young people in years 10- 12 in North Central Schools to explore and engage in pathways planning for the future – MIPs aims to help young people to: • develop their knowledge and understanding of education, training and employment options, and • develop skills to effectively manage their careers and pathways throughout their lives.
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Flexible Learning Options (FLO)
“School completion leads to greater employment opportunities, economic and social prosperity, community inclusion, participation in learning and health and wellbeing. Conversely, the costs of not engaging in education are high, both for the individual and the community.”
BUT … not all young people find themselves able to engage in school : The FLO program looks to individually tailor flexible learning to support young people to re-engage in education pathways and communities in which they live- click here for more information.
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Engage
Through Engage!, young people aged 12 to 25 years are helped to get involved in all aspects of community life, from volunteering and mentoring programs, to projects that will increase real-life skills and connect young people to further education, training or careers.
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MATES- Mentoring Program
The MATES Mentoring Program provides positive role models who mentor, assist, target, engage and enhance the skills and life experiences of young people. MATES matches students (mentees) in school with a volunteer (mentor) from the local community. Mentors and mentees catch up regularly throughout the year . MATES is a great way to volunteer in the community.- more information here
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Youth Building Places and Spaces
A partnership project with North Central LLEN, Buloke and Loddon Shires to link vulnerable youth with the community, build confidence, develop skills through positive experiences and encourage participation in local decision making.- more information here
