SWL at LenZone!May 19, 2008 Mel Phillips is enjoying her time on Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) at the Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network’s youth space, LenZone! in Stawell
By Dianne Stewart.
Annual Report 2007Apr 7, 2008 During 2007 CGLLEN hosted more than 5,000 visits to LenZone and supported 894 young people to stay engaged with education, training and employment. Through 34 partnerships we supported 57 young people to stay at school and supported another 49 young people to return to education or training. To learn more about our achievements please download a copy of our annual report.
FReeZA is back at LenZone! StawellFeb 25, 2008 LenZone! Youth Resource Centre in Stawell has been successful in gaining FReeZA funding from the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) to hold 8 drug, alcohol and smoke-free music and cultural events in Stawell and St Arnaud in 2008/09.
Inaugural Zones Short Film Festival kicks off.Feb 22, 2008 The inaugural Zones short film festival will be a celebration of our young people that will showcase their talents in the visual arts area. This has been made possible through funding for National Youth Week from the Department of Planning and Community Development.
Students travel to access Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS)Feb 19, 2008 Increased number of students from Stawell, Ararat and Marian Colleges travell outside their own schools to access Vocational Education and Training.
By Dianne Stewart.
Local Businesses Supporting Local YouthFeb 14, 2008 The Local Community Partnership thanks the 66 local businesses who hosted students on Structured Workplace Learning in 2007.
By Dianne Stewart.
Podcasters get hands on experience in Multi-Media industry.Jan 30, 2008 Nine young people boarded the bus at 6.30am on Monday 14th of January to take part in a 3 day workshop in Melbourne at JMC Academy, one of Melbourne’s leading colleges in the creative arts area
Seasons Greetings from the Central Grampians LLENDec 22, 2007 We delighted to share some Christmas cheer with you! Today CGLLEN received formal advice from the Minister for Education, Hon Bronwyn Pike MP, that the Victorian Government will fund the LLEN initiative for three years beyond the end of the current funding agreement. This commitment to support LLENs (until the end of 2011) will provide continuity and allow us to look towards 2008 and beyond with certainty.
Students Get to Work for the CommunityDec 10, 2007 Over the past months, VCAL students have been working in partnership with the Stawell Apex club on a building and landscaping project.
By Belinda Healy.
Employer Network focuses on Skill ShortagesNov 23, 2007 The Skills and Pathways network provides an opportunity for local employers, community members and education stakeholders to come together to discuss issues and develop local solutions around training and pathways to employment.
By Belinda Healy.
Central Grampians Vocational Pathways AwardsNov 19, 2007 Awards recognise the contribution of employers, students and community members who made exceptional contributions to vocational programs in 2007.
By Dianne Stewart.
Stawell West Grade 6 students visit LenZone!Sep 17, 2007 Grade 6 students drop into LenZone! to check out the various activities on offer. During their visit, they got to participate in a podcast and also created posters for the LenZone! rules poster competition.
By Numb Media Productions.
Breakfast, a feast for students.Sep 12, 2007 Bronwen’s message to the students was to embrace every day and try something new every week. Growth is all about the journey.
Brekkie Inspires Young WomenAug 1, 2007 More than 40 Young women from Ararat Community College, Marian College, Lake Bolac College and young professionals have been sponsored to participate in Brekkie on the Run.
By Belinda Healy.
Plenty of Careers advice for all.Aug 1, 2007 Can you get too much information on Careers? We don't think so. LenZone! staff have been busy sharing information with students in our region. Parents are catered for too. PACTS will be delivered at Stawell this month.