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A lack of workplace experience is one of the biggest barriers facing young people as they enter the workforce. For students in rural and regional communities, opportunities to gain meaningful industry experience can be limited. To help address this challenge, North Central LLEN delivers the Youth Take Over (YTO) program, a project-based work experience initiative for VCE Vocational Major students. Rather than completing a traditional one week placement, students work in smal

With rural workforces shrinking and young people continuing to leave regional areas, one important question remains: what are we doing to ensure young people want to stay, return and thrive in rural communities? More than 90 people gathered in Charlton in late May for Beyond Borders: Breaking Down the Silos, YACVic Rural's flagship conference. The event brought together youth sector workers, community leaders, industry representatives and young people to strengthen cross-sec

For many young people, getting a driver's licence is a major milestone. However, for those without access to a supervising driver or access to a vehicle, completing the required 120 hours of supervised driving can be a significant challenge. The Buloke and Loddon L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program helps bridge that gap. Part of a statewide initiative funded by the TAC and facilitated locally by North Central LLEN, the program supports young people facing barriers to obtaining

Students across the North Central have been stepping out of the classroom and into local workplaces as part of the North Central LLEN's Broader Horizons program. Designed to broaden students' horizons and showcase the career opportunities available right on their doorstep, the program connects Year 9 students with local businesses aligned to their interests. Over a number of weeks, students spent one hour each week immersed in a different workplace, gaining hands-on experie