Diamond Valley Learning Centre: See change
VCAL, VCE and VET programs for young adults
Have you wanted to complete Year 12 but didn't have the opportunity? The Diamond Valley Learning Centre offer a range of VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) programs that can lead to work, further training or university study and VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education).
The centre offers both Year 11 and Year 12 VCE subjects. Year 12 enrolment intake is only possible for courses that commence in February (no mid year intake). Do you want to upgrade your skills to return to the workforce or to get another job? They offer a range of accredited certificates and units to help you improve your skills and build a great resume!
Qualify in:
- VCAL
- VCE Year 11 and 12 subjects
- VET Certificates
- Flexible study options
- Tailored courses to suit individual needs
- Free breakfast – “Breakfast Fuel Up”
The Diamond Valley Learning Centre features small class sizes, no bells or uniforms, relaxed, environment and close to public transport. Located Corner Diamond Creek and St Helena Roads, Greensborough.
For more information phone VCAL/VCE Coordinator on 9435 9060 or visit the Diamond Valley Learning Centre website.
Education and Training: Charcoal Lane are recruiting trainees
Are you interested in the Hospitality Industry? Would you like to gain a qualification and on the job training in a supported employment environment? If you’re aged between 16 and 30 years then this program may be for you!
Charcoal Lane is a social enterprise restaurant and training centre in Fitzroy run by Mission Australia in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. Charcoal Lane offers supported training and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry.
Traineeship and Apprenticeship program will commence on the Monday 6 September 2010.
For more information or for an application pack phone Stephanie Simson on 94183403, Charcoal Lane Youth Support on 9418 3404 or visit the Charcoal Lane website.
Get Skills for Life
Thinking about going back to study but not sure about the options available to you? Now you can get all the information you need in the comprehensive new Skills for Life magazine.
Skills for Life is has heaps of information about TAFE and training courses in Victoria. The magazine features a range of inspirational stories of individuals who have found job success as a result of their TAFE and training qualification.
Read exclusive interviews with Blues ruckman Matt Kreuzer and defender Joe Anderson, who off the field are studying horticulture at Swinburne University of Technology (TAFE).
These real-life success stories are complemented with all the key information you need to actively follow in their footsteps. This includes details of the recent changes to the Victorian TAFE and training system.
For more information and to view a online version visit the Skills Victoria website.
Going to Uni
Do you want to find out what you should study and where, about costs of going to university, and financial assistance you can obtain?
For more information visit the Going to Uni website
Mobile Library Service
The Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service has a brand new, state-of-the-art, 19 metre mobile library van. There are three computers with internet access on board and it carries over 6000 items, including: books, videos, DVDs, magazines, etc. The mobile library visits the areas of Whittlesea, Panton Hill, St Andrews, Hurstbridge, North Warrandyte, Yallambie, Arthurs Creek, Yarrambat, Diamond Creek, West Heidelberg and Christmas Hills.
For more information visit the Yarra Plenty Regional Library website.
Studying tips and resources
Studying is not always easy. If you're stuck for inspiration or find it hard to turn off the TV and get out the books, why not check out the resources on the Youth Central website? You'll find good online guides to ways to improve your studying habits, ways to do better in exams, and loads of information and resources that you can use in your study and homework research as well as your exam revision.
For more information visit the Youth Central website.
Inside a dog
Inside a dog is a website for young people about books. You can read and write reviews, meet the online author-in-residence, preview upcoming titles, read interviews with authors, keep up-to-date with all the latest bookish news, talk about books on the forum and win stuff!
For more information Inside a Dog website.
Youth Pathways
Youth Pathways want to give you every chance they can to achieve your potential and contribute to your community. Youth Pathways has been set up to help you make it through school to the end of year 12 (or its equivalent), and beyond that to further education, training or employment.
To get help from Youth Pathways, you need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 13 to 19 years, and be at risk of leaving school before finishing year 12, or have left school in the last year without completing year 12; and think you'll struggle to either go back to complete your schooling or get into some sort of training or get a job.
For more information phone 1800 635 035 or visit the Youth Pathways website.
Kinglake Homework Program
Are you a secondary student from the Kinglake area? Do you need a quiet place to do your homework? Would you like some help from a free tutor?
Then drop into the homework program at either of these locations:
Kinglake West's Mechanics Hall (Wednesdays)
Kinglake Library (Mondays)
Time:
4pm till 6pm during the school terms
There is tutoring available in the areas of Math, Science and English. This free service is provided by Kildonan UnitingCare.
For more information call Kildonan's Youth Services on 8401 0100.
The Pavilion South Morang
The Pavilion is an alternative re-engagement school that targets young people 14-20 years that are completely disengaged from education. The School was launch in 2007 in partnership with Berry Street Victoria and Banksia LaTrobe Secondary College.
Many of you that have referred to the Pavilion School this year, would be aware we have been running over capacity and consequently unable to offer a great deal to a wait list of around 30 referrals. Many would also be aware in light of this the school has made arrangements to launch a new South Morang Campus in 2010. This campus will be based at the The Edge Centre Whittlesea Youth, Westfield Plenty Valley Shopping Centre in Mill Park/South Morang.
The Pavilion has a population of students that reside in that locality that will come to the new campus, but that means we are in a position to offer a number of new places for the South Morang Campus.
They are currently receiving referrals and undertaking intakes for the new campus which we envisage will fill quickly.
Referrals can be made on the website at The Pavilion School website (please save it in Word 03-07 as we have old version) or phone Stuart Edwards on 9459 1620.
2010 VCAL Options Ace Community, Community Schools and Tafe Booklet
The purpose of this booklet is to improve the access and appropriateness of referrals to VCAL programs delivered across (and at the boundaries of) the Northern Metropolitan Region by the ACE Sector, TAFE Institutions, Community Agencies and Community Schools.
Download a copy of the 2010 VCAL Options Ace Community, Community Schools and Tafe Booklet.
La Trobe University Student Career Mentoring Program 2010
Please help to better support student achievement by sharing your knowledge as a career mentor with a current student or very recent graduate of La Trobe University. It only takes five times per year out of your schedule between April and October
You can provide guidance face-to face or via a combination of face to face and email. They are seeking a diverse range of mentors who can build talent into strengths, so consider applying to join the Student Career Mentoring Program by visiting the La Trobe website for an online application form and information on key dates and activities planned for our 2010 program.
This is a great opportunity not only to volunteer your time to your local community and to your profession, but to develop your own coaching, leadership and communication skills.
Introductory events to meet your mentee will be held on all campuses in April once the matching process is complete, with additional program resources throughout the year, including a mid year and end of year event.
For more information phone Patricia Brown on 9479 2459.
