Welcome to
Central Grampians LLEN
As one of 31 Local Learning and Employment Networks funded by the Victorian Department of Education, we work with our community partners to facilitate programs and activities that help local youth engage in education, training and other opportunities.
Our focus is ensuring young people develop the skills they need to pursue employment and thrive in the workforce. Central Grampians LLEN assists in the delivery of the School to Work program, hands-on activities, youth-friendly events and other important skills development initiatives.
Our MATES Mentoring program currently operates in 12 schools throughout Ararat and the Northern Grampians Shire, matching young people with positive role models from the community.
We also deliver the Central Grampians TAC L2P Program across Ararat Rural City, Northern Grampians Shire and Pyrenees Shire.
Our Programs
L2P is a free program for young L-platers who don’t have a car or supervising driver.
The MATES Mentoring program matches nominated students with...
School-Industry Engagement activities provide students with...
The School to Work program allows secondary students to...
Resilient Ararat is a project aimed at improving the...
P2E supports school students living with a...
Media Releases and Blog Posts
How a tiny house inspired a big career change
Today, along with my role at Central Grampians LLEN, I am the proud owner-builder and operator of 'Nook On The Hill', a handcrafted, sustainable tiny house that serves as a luxurious sanctuary for guests seeking a slow escape from a fast world. The road to creating...
Driver mentor program returns to Corangamite Shire
Communities across parts of Corangamite Shire are celebrating the return of the TAC L2P Program. Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network (CGLLEN) has expanded service delivery of the program which supports young learner drivers who do not have access...
BLOG: The power of community volunteers
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, our team has been reflecting on the contribution that our volunteer mentors make to our L2P and MATES programs and our own experiences of mentoring in these programs. Put simply, without volunteers, these two programs would not...