HAVING not just a taste of what a certain career might involve, but a hands-on experience has allowed a group of students to be given a clear look at the future.
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Leeton High School has again facilitated a successful WIN program in conjunction with GetSet for 29 year 10 students.
The initiative has been running for many years, according to Leeton High careers advisor Nadine Goring.
"WIN is a workplace-based learning program aimed at students who may not wish to take up tertiary studies at the completion of their schooling," she said.
"It especially targets students who want to acquire a trade, work in retail, hospitality, business administration or similar areas."
As part of the initiative, students receive on-the-job training during their one day at their chosen workplace each week.
In the past the program has assisted with students gaining employment, allowing them to further broaden their skills base and knowledge.
"We had some successful outcomes from the program this year with three students securing apprenticeships and one student gaining a school-based traineeship," Ms Goring said.
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"All 2019 WIN program participants have been excellent ambassadors for the initiative and Leeton High School. We look forward to continuing the program in 2020."
To celebrate the success of WIN in 2019, a special assembly was held at the school where students were presented with participation certificates marking their achievements.
This was followed by a morning tea that was shared with their host employees and family members.
Businesses participating in 2019 were Department of Primary Industries; GetSet; Leeton Community Op Shop; Leeton Early Learning Centre; Leeton District Hospital; Freedom Foods; Altina Wildlife Park; Mivet; Indulgence for Hair; Milbrae Quarries; Felix Joinery; GoodStart Early Learning; Pinnacle HPC; Exclusive Skin & Beauty; Malmet; Nathan Wood Construction; Breed & Hutchinson; Hairmasters; Mainroad Mechanical; Collier & Miller; The Hairy Corner; Target Country.
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