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Toby Kemp was part of North Central LLEN’s Broader Horizons program in 2025, which gives students the opportunity to explore careers in local trades. As part of the program, Bourke’s Butchers hosted students for a morning, where they got hands-on making sausages. Keen to continue developing his skills, Toby then sought out a work experience placement at another butcher shop, where he learnt about smallgoods production of home grown pork. Toby has always had a keen interest in

Residents, staff, students and community members gathered at Loddon Place last week to celebrate the conclusion of the Intergenerational program, facilitated by North Central LLEN. Inspired by the ABC program Old People’s Home for Teenagers, the project saw Boort Year 9 students spend an hour with residents each Thursday afternoon, taking part in hands on activities designed to build empathy, connection and confidence. Throughout the term, students and residents enjoyed a r

Pyramid Hill College students have been working with Heath from Wizartry Signs to design new banners for their sporting houses, Terrick and Loddon. This project is part of a project called Passions and Pathways, is facilitated by North Central LLEN, in partnership with Goldfields LLEN. Passions & Pathways is an upper primary career related learning program aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and the Australian Blueprint for Career Development. Through regular weekly lessons,

Boort District School students have teamed up with Arnold Family Butchers to develop two new sausage flavours, bringing local business and young people together through a program called Passions and Pathways. Over 10 weeks, students have enthusiastically participated in Passions & Pathways, learning about themselves and how their strengths and interest strengths and interests provide a foundation for the opportunities, and pathways they will explore in the future. The progra

Students are getting hands on experience in wetland restoration as part of an inspiring environmental project transforming a farm dam, as part of a Youth Take Over facilitated by North Central LLEN. Year 11 VM students from East Loddon are being immersed in a live restoration project, following the process from planning and preparation through to revegetation, habitat creation and the eventual release of fish they have raised themselves. The project is a collaboration between

The much-loved Intergenerational Wellbeing Program has returned to Boort, with an enthusiastic group of Year 9 students from Boort District School eager to build new friendships, learn from older generations and strengthen community connections. Coordinated by North Central LLEN and delivered in partnership with Boort District School and Boort District Health, the program brings students and aged care residents together each Thursday afternoon to share stories, take part in a

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 which is a practical initiative where Vocational Major Year 11/12students participate in an out-of-classroom industry project over 6-8 weeks. Through collabor

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-sect

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. Part of a statewide Department of Transport and Planning initiative, the Buloke Loddon TAC L2P Program helps bridge that gap. Funded by the TAC and facilitated locally by the North Central LLEN, the program supports young people facing b

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. Students spent time immersed in different workplaces that align to their interests, gaining hands-on experience and lea