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The School To Work (S2W) Program is a Department of Education initiative designed to increase the opportunities for young people aged 15 to 19 who are studying a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course. It aims to improve their skills and workplace knowledge through “on the job” experience via Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) and School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBATs).

The School To Work (S2W) Program is a Department of Education and Training initiative designed to increase the opportunities for young people aged 15 to 19 who are studying a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course. It aims to improve their skills and workplace knowledge through “on the job” experience via Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) and School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBATs).

The S2W program will contribute to:

  • Improving opportunities for all young people to undertake workplace learning placements
  • Improving the quality of VCE/VM VETiS programs through increased opportunities for young people to undertake SWL and be assessed in work-based contexts
  • Developing a “bank” of ongoing workplace learning placements
  • Improving the match between VET provision and effective student learning pathways
  • Promoting workplace learning to industry by improving industry understanding of the benefits to them

The objectives of the S2W program are to:

  • Increase the number of young people undertaking SWL and SBAT work placements in relevant places of employment, with an emphasis on industries that provide strong vocational outcomes
  • Increase the alignment between vocational education and training (VET) provision and local industry needs

Thinking of hosting a workplace student?

The transition from school to employment has changed remarkably in recent years. Students are able to gain competencies in a workplace environment which complement their classroom learning.

Hosting a workplace student has many benefits for employers as well as for the workplace student.

Benefits of offering a work placement:

  • The potential for recruiting new employees who are pre-skilled and immediately productive
  • An opportunity to enhance the business’s image in the community
  • Developing in young people a realistic understanding of employer expectations, needs and entry level requirements
  • Meaningful input into a young person’s preparation for life after school
  • The opportunity to pass on knowledge and skills
  • The opportunity to be involved in a direct industry/school links program
  • Increased opportunities to become familiar with school courses and student performance standards
  • The enhancement of staff morale and training skills while working with students

The S2W program will contribute to:

  • Improving opportunities for all young people to undertake workplace learning placements
  • Improving the quality of VCE/VM VETiS programs through increased opportunities for young people to undertake SWL and be assessed in work-based contexts
  • Developing a “bank” of ongoing workplace learning placements
  • Improving the match between VET provision and effective student learning pathways
  • Promoting workplace learning to industry by improving industry understanding of the benefits to them

The objectives of the S2W program are to:

  • Increase the number of young people undertaking SWL and SBAT work placements in relevant places of employment, with an emphasis on industries that provide strong vocational outcomes
  • Increase the alignment between vocational education and training (VET) provision and local industry needs

Thinking of hosting a workplace student?

The transition from school to employment has changed remarkably in recent years. Students are able to gain competencies in a workplace environment which complement their classroom learning.

Hosting a workplace student has many benefits for employers as well as for the workplace student.

Benefits of offering a work placement:

  • The potential for recruiting new employees who are pre-skilled and immediately productive
  • An opportunity to enhance the business’s image in the community
  • Developing in young people a realistic understanding of employer expectations, needs and entry level requirements
  • Meaningful input into a young person’s preparation for life after school
  • The opportunity to pass on knowledge and skills
  • The opportunity to be involved in a direct industry/school links program
  • Increased opportunities to become familiar with school courses and student performance standards
  • The enhancement of staff morale and training skills while working with students

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SCHOOL TO WORK PORTAL

For more information regarding this program visit the School To Work Portal or contact our SWL Coordinator on (03) 5033 2017 or email swl@mmllen.com.

For more information regarding this program visit the School To Work Portal or contact our SWL Coordinator on (03) 5033 2017 or email swl@mmllen.com.