OELLEN News
OELLEN School to Work Summit 2023
The OELLEN School to Work Summit was a tremendous success! Keynote speaker Ange van den Berg shared valuable insights on how gender influences career choices. Local employers discussed preparing young people for the school-to-work transition, and Brooke Young from OELLEN highlighted current and future job demand. We explored the exciting potential of AR tech for education and training. Updates on OELLEN pilot programs were provided, and attendees engaged in valuable discussions on next steps.
Thanks to everyone who attended for your wonderful feedback:
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I feel inspired to get my students even better experiences in the future”
“You guys are great. I’m so grateful to have the LLEN. Thank you!”
Structured Workplace Learning – preparing young people for work
An SWL placement with an employer provides students with the opportunity to integrate on-the-job experience with what they are learning at school.
An Open Letter to All the Young People Struggling at School
According to a survey by Mission Australia more than 20% of young people aged 15 - 19 listed mental health among their top national issues with females twice as likely to report mental health issues than males.
10 Awesome Career and Education Resources for Young People
Are you looking for a job, thinking about further education, or just not sure what to do next? Well, look no further, here are 10 of the best resources available for you!
LLEN Community of Practice Event in Warrnambool
Our staff participating in a collaborative LLEN planning session were privileged to visit the Winda-Mara Budj Bim Orientation Centre; the Budj Birn Indigenous Protective area; the Mission and Lake Condah.
2017 OELLEN AGM Wrap Up and Photos
We’re happy to report that our AGM for the year of 2017 went fantastically well with a full house of 70 + guests!
Snapshot of trends in population, education and employment of 15-24-year-olds in the OELLEN Region
Interactive graphs depicting trends in education, population and employment of 15-24-year-olds in the OELLEN Region.
SWL Breakfast 2018
We're happy to say that our 2nd annual SWL breakfast was a major success! We had a full house of teachers and industry representatives and received some fantastic feedback from all those who attended.
Jesse’s Placement at OELLEN
“I felt extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to complete my placement there! However if you want to learn more about what I got up to, please read on.”