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Growing team of Ambassadors inspiring young people

The Educational Pathways VET Ambassadors have been busy since the program expansion, visiting over 50 schools and engaging with thousands of students to help inspire and encourage them to consider a VET pathway.

Principal champions 2023
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Get to know our three Principal Champions and hear what they have to say about the program

To lead a school toward greater success, principals need to centre the needs of both students and teachers. The leadership displayed at our Educational Pathways Program (EPP) schools is a great reflection of this. At the recent EPP conference, 3 principals from our participating schools were recognised for their efforts in providing quality career education for their students and were named the program’s first Principal Champions.

Attendees at the inaugural Educational Pathways Program conference
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Collaboration championed at inaugural Educational Pathways Program conference

For the team working with schools to deliver the Educational Pathways Program, the first week of November meant travelling to the 105 Phillip Street office in Parramatta to take part in the 2022 'Look.Forward' Conference.

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Meet the team: Shoalhaven

In our ongoing ‘meet the team’ series we head to Shoalhaven to speak to Head Teacher Careers Shanna Fuz, SBAT Engagement Officer Sharon Justice, and School Administrative Officer Rae Studdert. Find out what makes their school group unique, why they chose to take on these roles, and what they enjoy doing in their downtime.

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Celebrating success at the 2022 NSW Training Awards

Changemakers in the vocational education and training sector have been honoured for being the best at what they do at the 2022 NSW Training Awards. Two students from Educational Pathways Program schools won their category, with Tahli Gleeson named as the 2022 NSW School-Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year.

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Students test driving industry through pre-apprenticeship and pre-traineeship courses

The Apprenticeship and traineeship head start initiative is steaming ahead as we enter the last term of 2022. With over 700 places allocated for Term 4 and more to come in 2023, we check in with initiative lead Sue Kennedy to find out what’s on offer for our students.

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Job readiness workshops build confidence for the future workforce

A key objective of the Educational Pathways Program is to instil students with the skills and confidence to make the most of their post-school futures. One of the program initiatives that is furthering this outcome is the Job readiness workshops. These workshops provide students with practical tips to help them land their first job, and inspire them to explore rewarding vocational career pathways.

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Learning the ropes of local government

From parks to leisure centres, Wollongong City Council provides a taste of the workforce for some of our Educational Pathways Program students. SBAT participants learn the basics of local government and relevant skills in this diverse workplace.

Head Teacher Careers Rachael Shearer, SBAT Engagement Officer Melissa Daskey, and and School Administrative Officer, Shakiyah Jasper
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Meet the team: Moree

Behind the scenes of each Educational Pathways Program school group sits an experienced, passionate and dynamic team. In our ongoing ‘meet the team’ series we head to Moree to speak to Head Teacher Careers Rachael Shearer, SBAT Engagement Officer Melissa Daskey, and School Administrative Officer Shakiyah Jasper. Find out what makes their school group unique, why they chose to take on these roles, and what makes them feel supported in their day-to-day work.

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Article: SBAT Engagement Officer creating program interest - Narrabri Courier

Jacinta Gorton, one of the SBAT Engagement Officers working on the Educational Pathways Program has been featured in the Narrabri Courier. Jacinta works with her colleagues in the Careers Immersion Team (CIT) for the Inverell group of schools in the New England and North West region.

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Meet the team: Blacktown North

Behind the scenes of each Educational Pathways Program school group sits an experienced, passionate and dynamic team. In the first of our ‘meet the team’ segments, we head to Blacktown North and speak to Head Teacher Careers Lynette Tuckwell, SBAT Engagement Officer Kim Butler, and School Administrative Officer Jonelle McDonell. Find out what makes their school group unique, why they chose to take on these roles, and what makes them feel supported in their day-to-day work.

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Helping young people get back in the game

Back in the game is a referral service that provides specialist support to students​ to help them either re-engage with education, transition​ to vocational training or find employment. It is a core initiative of the Educational Pathways Program.

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