Students
Discover Your Future with NMLLEN
At Northern Mallee LLEN (NMLLEN), we’re all about helping you figure out what comes next after school. Whether you’re just starting high school or getting ready to finish, we connect you with opportunities to explore careers, learn new skills,
and get hands-on experience.
We team up with schools, local businesses, and community groups to make sure you get real chances to try things out—like work experience, guest speakers, industry tours, and even virtual reality career exploration. It’s all designed to help you discover what you’re good at and what you might want to do in the future.
Ready to Get Started?
Chat with your school’s careers team and explore this website to see what’s happening and how you can get involved. Your future starts now—and we’re here to help you make it awesome.
At Northern Mallee LLEN (NMLLEN), we’re all about helping you figure out what comes next after school. Whether you’re just starting high school or getting ready to finish, we connect you with opportunities to explore careers, learn new skills,
and get hands-on experience.
We team up with schools, local businesses, and community groups to make sure you get real chances to try things out—like work experience, guest speakers, industry tours, and even virtual reality career exploration. It’s all designed to help you discover what you’re good at and what you might want to do in the future.
Ready to Get Started?
Chat with your school’s careers team and explore this website to see what’s happening and how you can get involved. Your future starts now—and we’re here to help you make it awesome.
Find placements in Work Experience (WE), Structured Workplace Learning (SWL), and School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs).
Learn what employers expect and how to prepare through mock interviews, job readiness workshops, and career events.
Get support from your school and NMLLEN staff to make sure your placement is a great fit for you.
Need Help Getting Started? NMLLEN offers school to work engagement presentations, portal workshops and job readiness sessions on preparation, application and interview to help you and your school careers team use the portal confidently.
Whether you’re exploring your first placement or planning your next step, we’re here to help you succeed.
Want to help design events that actually speak to student interests and goals? NMLLEN partners with students to create career forums built around their ideas, their voice, and their future.
By working alongside the LLEN team, you’ll help shape the themes, lead discussions, and reflect on what matters most to you. These forums connect directly with industry, giving you the chance to speak with professionals, explore career options, and build the skills that support work readiness—like confidence, communication, and leadership.
It’s more than just attending an event—it’s about co-creating experiences that prepare you for life beyond school.
To learn more, contact NMLLEN via email:
info@nmllen.com.au
Thinking about your future career? Work experience is one
of the best ways to explore your interests, build confidence, and get a real taste of the world of work.
You can take part in tailored work placements across a variety of industries—designed to match your goals and interests. These experiences help you:
- Discover what different jobs are really like.
- Develop practical, hands-on skills employers value.
- Build your confidence in professional settings.
- Connect what you learn in the classroom to real career pathways.
- Boost your work readiness—so you’re prepared for life after school.
- Refine your subject selections and shape your future pathway.
Ready to get started? Hop onto the NMLLEN School to Work Portal to explore work experience opportunities and take your first step toward the future. Here’s the link – https://workplacements.education.vic.gov.au/search/
Want to take your learning beyond the classroom?
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) is your chance to build real skills in real workplaces.
With support from NMLLEN, you’ll be matched with a placement that connects directly to your VET certificate and chosen industry. These on-the-job experiences help you:
Develop practical skills and competencies employers are looking for.
- Build confidence by working in professional environments.
- Strengthen your work readiness and prepare for future career opportunities.
- See how your studies apply in the real world.
- It’s a powerful way to link what you learn at school with hands-on experience that sets you up for success.
Ready to get started? Hop onto the NMLLEN School toWork Portal to explore SWL opportunities and talk to your VET coordinator about your next step. Here’s the link – https://workplacements.education.vic.gov.au/search/
Looking to get a head start on your career while still at school? School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) give you the chance to gain real-world experience in your chosen industry—while continuing your secondary
studies.
With support from NMLLEN, you’ll work with your school’s HeadStart or careers team to find a placement that matches your interests and goals. These opportunities help
you:
- Develop hands-on skills in a real workplace.
- Build confidence and independence.
- Strengthen your work readiness and prepare for life after school.
- Take meaningful steps toward your future career.
- Whether you're exploring a trade, business, health, or another pathway, SBATs help you connect your learning to the world of work.
Ready to take the next step? Hop onto the NMLLEN School to Work Portal to explore options. Speak with your careers or HeadStart coordinator to explore SBAT opportunities and start shaping your future today. Maybe you could commence an Apprenticeship whilst studying a Senior Secondary Study Program?
Want to grow your skills and make a difference at the same time? Volunteering gives you the chance to get involved in meaningful activities—like tutoring, helping at local libraries, or supporting community charities, and school community work.
These experiences help you:
- Build confidence and communication skills.
- Strengthen your work readiness.
- Gain valuable experience that looks great on your resume.
- Discover new interests and ways to contribute to your community.
Volunteering is a powerful way to connect with others, grow personally, and take your first steps toward future career opportunities.
Ready to get started? Hop onto the NMLLEN School to Work website or speak with your careers coordinator to explore volunteering opportunities that match your interests.
