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Promote Your Industry and Invest in the Future Workforce
Northern Mallee LLEN (NMLLEN) invites industry partners to join us in preparing young people for the world of work through our School-to-Work Engagement Program. This initiative connects students with real-world experiences that build confidence, capability, and career clarity—while showcasing your industry as a destination for future employment in our region.
Through structured programs such as:
- Work Experience placements
- Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) aligned with VET studies
- School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs)
- Students gain hands-on exposure to your sector, developing practical skills and insights that support their transition from school to employment.
- Complemented by work-readiness activities like resume writing, interview preparation, and life skills workshops, these experiences help students understand what employers expect—and how to meet those expectations.
As an Industry partner, you’ll:
- Promote your industry to emerging talent.
- Support students in developing job-ready skills.
- Contribute to building a skilled, confident future workforce.
- Position your organisation as an employer of choice in the region.
Ready to make an impact? Connect with NMLLEN to explore partnership opportunities and promote your industry through school-to-work programs. Together, we can shape the future—one student at a time.
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Looking to inspire the next generation of workers and leaders? Partner with NMLLEN to bring your industry directly into the classroom through engaging school incursions.
These sessions connect students with real-world professionals—giving them firsthand insights into career pathways, workplace expectations, and the skills that matter most for work readiness. Whether you’re a local tradesperson, healthcare provider, business leader, or tech innovator, your story can spark curiosity, broaden horizons, and help students see how their learning links to life beyond school.
By working with NMLLEN, you’ll help co-design experiences that are relevant, impactful, and tailored to student interests and curriculum goals.
Interested in making a difference? Contact NMLLEN to explore how your business or organisation can get involved in school incursions and help shape future career journeys.
Looking to connect with the next generation of skilled and motivated employees? Partner with NMLLEN to host Industry Tours that bring students into your workplace for a firsthand look at careers in action.
These tours offer students a unique opportunity to:
- Explore your industry and understand real job roles.
- Experience workplace culture and expectations.
- Learn about the skills and attitudes employers value most.
- Strengthen their work readiness and career confidence.
By opening your doors, you’re not only helping students make informed decisions about their futures—you’re also showcasing your business as a potential employer of choice. It’s a powerful way to build community connections and attract future talent to your industry.
Interested in hosting a tour? Contact NMLLEN to explore how your organisation can get involved and help shape tomorrow’s workforce.
Discover What’s Possible! (Years 7–10)
Partner with NMLLEN to be part of Come and Try Days—interactive, beginner-friendly events designed to introduce students in Years 7–10 to exciting career pathways across a range of industries including trades, sports, horticulture, STEM, and clean energy.
These sessions give students the chance to explore new interests, build confidence, and connect with professionals in a supportive, real-world setting.
As an industry partner, you’ll:
- Help students experience your sector in action.
- Spark curiosity and early interest in your field.
- Contribute to building work readiness from a young age.
- Attract potential future employees by showcasing your workplace and the opportunities it offers.
It’s a powerful way to invest in the future workforce and build meaningful connections with local schools and communities.
Interested in getting involved? Contact NMLLEN to explore how your organisation can participate in upcoming Come and Try Days and help shape the career journeys of tomorrow’s talent.
NMLLEN works closely with HeadStart coordinators and career educators to support students in gaining part-time employment as apprentices or trainees while completing their secondary schooling. These opportunities allow students to earn, learn, and build real-world skills in their chosen industry—setting them up for success beyond the classroom.
Interested in helping a student take the next step?
Contact NMLLEN to explore how we can support their journey into the workforce.
Are you passionate about sharing your career journey and helping young people explore future pathways? Partner with NMLLEN to take part in Industry Panels—dynamic sessions that bring professionals from diverse sectors into the classroom.
As a panellist, you’ll represent your company and industry, offering students authentic insights into workplace realities, career options, and the skills that matter most for work readiness. These panels spark curiosity, encourage questions, and help students make meaningful connections between what they learn at school and what’s expected in the world of work.
Your voice can inspire the next generation and help shapetheir under standing of career possibilities.
Interested in making an impact? Contact NMLLEN to explore how you or your organisation can get involved in upcoming Industry Panels and support students on their journey to employment.
Are you ready to inspire and attract the next generation of talent to your industry? Partner with NMLLEN through the Broader Horizons program—a unique initiative that gives students a deeper insight into your industry sector and the pathways it offers.
This immersive program exposes students to three different workplaces within a single industry, along with a visit to a tertiary education provider. It’s designed to help students understand the full picture—from real-world job roles and workplace expectations to the training and qualifications needed to succeed.
By participating, your organisation can:
- Showcase your sector and the exciting careers it offers.
- Help students build work readiness and career confidence.
- Contribute to shaping informed, skilled future employees.
- Attract potential future talent by positioning your business as an employer of choice.
Ready to invest in the future? Contact NMLLEN to explore how your organisation can be part of the Broader Horizons program and help students take their next step toward meaningful employment.
Partner with Northern Mallee LLEN (NMLLEN) to support young people in gaining real-world experience through tailored work experience placements across a wide range of industries.
By hosting a student, your organisation can:
- Provide hands-on exposure to your workplace and industry.
- Help students explore career interests and develop practical, job-ready skills.
- Build confidence and professionalism in young people.
- Meet and trial potential future employees—students who are motivated, curious, and eager to learn.
These placements are a powerful way to connect classroom learning with career goals—one student, one experience at a time.
Ready to host a student? Promote your work experience opportunity on the NMLLEN School to Work Portal and signal your organisation’s commitment to building the future workforce. Contact NMLLEN today to get started.
Are you offering mentoring, internships, traineeships, or entry-level employment as part of a Growth Year opportunity? Partner with Northern Mallee LLEN (NMLLEN) to connect with motivated young people ready to take their next step after school.
By promoting your opportunity on the NMLLEN website, you can:
- Attract enthusiastic and work-ready school leavers.
- Raise awareness of your industry and career pathways.
- Invest in the future by helping young people transition confidently into the workforce.
Whether you’e looking to build your talent pipeline or give back to the community, this is a powerful way to showcase your organisation and support the next generation.
Contact NMLLEN today to promote your opportunity and become part of a growing network committed to building brighter futures.
Looking to invest in the future workforce and connect with motivated young people? Partner with NMLLEN to offer Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements that give students real-world experience aligned with their VET certificate and chosen industry.
By hosting a student in your workplace, you’ll help them:
- Develop practical, job-specific skills and competencies.
- Build confidence and professionalism in a real work environment.
- Strengthen their work readiness and understanding of your industry.
- Make informed decisions about future career pathways.
These placements are more than just work experience—they’re a chance to shape the next generation of talent and showcase your business as a potential employer of choice.
Interested in supporting student development and attracting future employees? Contact NMLLEN to explore how your organisation can offer SWL opportunities and help build a skilled, capable workforce.
Looking for a meaningful way to support young people and strengthen your industry’s future workforce? Partner with Northern Mallee LLEN (NMLLEN) to offer volunteering opportunities that give students valuable exposure to real-world environments while contributing to their personal and professional growth.
Whether it’s tutoring, assisting at local libraries, supporting community events, or helping in not-for-profits, volunteering helps students:
- Develop confidence, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Build work readiness and a sense of responsibility.
- Gain insight into your industry and its values.
- Explore potential career interests in a low- pressure, supportive setting.
For industry, it’s a chance to:
- Showcase your organisation’s community values.
- Engage with emerging talent early.
- Contribute to shaping a skilled, motivated future workforce.
Signal your support by promoting your volunteering opportunities on the NMLLEN School to Work Portal.
Contact NMLLEN today to get involved and help build futures—one student at a time.
Join NMLLEN in empowering the next generation ofthinkers and problem-solvers through The Big Pitch—a dynamic event where student teams tackle real-world challenges presented by industry leaders.
As an industry partner, you’ll:
- Present a genuine business or community challenge for students to solve.
- Engage with young people as they develop and pitch innovative solutions.
- Connect with emerging talent and potential future employees.
- Showcase your organisation’s commitment to youth development and community leadership.
By participating, you’re not only mentoring students—you’re investing in the future of your industry.
The Big Pitch gives students hands-on experience, builds professional skills, and highlights the power of collaboration between education and enterprise.
Ready to get involved? Contact NMLLEN to learn how your organisation can take part in The Big Pitch and help shape the workforce of tomorrow.
NMLLEN invites industry leaders to take part in dynamic, hands-on career expos that bring students face-to-face with real-world career pathways. These events offer a
unique opportunity to showcase your industry, inspire the next generation, and build meaningful connections with local schools and communities.
Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, your presence can spark curiosity, answer questions, and help students envision their future. Join us in supporting career exploration and workforce readiness.
Why Participate?
- Engage directly with students eager to learn about your field
- Highlight career opportunities and pathways in your industry
- Support local education and community development
- Build visibility and goodwill as a future-focused employer
Ready to make an impact?
Contact NMLLEN to learn more about how you can get involved. Promote your events on the Northern Mallee School and Industry Events Calendar.