Hands Up! The Hands Up! Workbook was developed as part of the Beyond the School Gates, Hands Up! volunteer program. This program was managed by the Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston Local Learning and Employment Network (BGKLLEN) and was funded through the DHHS Engage! Program (2015–2017). The Hands Up! volunteer program aimed to increase the …
Refugee Students 1. The Issue The OELLEN identified a need to provide a program for newly arrived refugee students in their later teen years transitioning out of the Blackburn English Language Centre Croydon campus. Many of these young people who were keen to undertake VCE or VCAL studies or employment lacked the language skills necessary …
Joining The Dots 1. What was the problem? In 2010 educators and community partners came together in Yarra to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing young people. One of the key concerns was the number of students getting lost in transition between primary and secondary school, resulting in early disengagement from education. This …
WynBay LLEN wanted to improve participation in VET as a strategy to improve retention rates in Years 11 and 12 in Wyndham and Hobsons Bay. Part of this strategy was to improve the learning and overall experience of VET in schools for the student, trainer, coordinator and parent. A review conducted by the LLEN identified …
Officially launched by Ms Jaclyn Symes MLC, Member for Northern Victoria, on 14 September 2018, NELLEN’s Workforce Development Project is a strategic solution to the mounting need for skilled workforce development in North East Victoria. Funded by a grant from the Regional Skills Fund, the project will strengthen pathways for young people into training and employment in two industries …
Connect U “Connect U” will provide a strategic approach to address current and anticipated shortages in the Swan Hill region employment labour market. The project will facilitate long term benefits to the region that will translate into population growth for the region and innovative solutions to resolve ongoing localised skill shortages. Ultimately, this project is …
Friday, 3rd August 2018 saw the re-launch of the successful Seymour-Puckapunyal Youth Partnership, which was initiated 18 months ago to improve access to workplace opportunities for the area’s youth. The re-launch was addressed by Jaclyn Symes, MLC for Northern Victoria, and took place at the Central Ranges Trade Training Centre at Seymour College. The Partnership …
