The session will take place during the morning, with breakfast, at the Seven Creeks Park in Euroa.
Strathbogie Shire Mayor Laura Binks said taking the first steps to a career could be a difficult and daunting process for youth.
“Thank you to Euroa Secondary College senior teacher Fiona Townsend for assisting with bringing the event to fruition,” Cr Binks said.
“Council is proud to partner with Euroa Secondary College for this important event.”
The school’s Vocational Education Training Agriculture course provides students with the basic knowledge, guidance and skills to pursue the diverse careers in agriculture.
The breakfast will include an introduction to business and farming sector opportunities and an understanding of employment options including, access to potential employers, and being job ready.
It will also look at potential employers, support services and groups and training opportunities.
Guest speakers include:
- Ros Gall, University of Melbourne, Dookie Campus;
- Lachlan Cooke, Euroa Secondary College VET teacher;
- Karen Brisbane, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority land and biodiversity project officer; and
- Robyn Richards, 4Upskilling.
The session will be held at Seven Creeks Park, Kirkland Ave, Euroa, near the traveller’s rest area on Thursday, December 1 from 7.30am to 9.30am.
If weather conditions are poor, the event will move to the Euroa Community Cinema, Bury St.
Rotary will cater for the event and there will also be a coffee van on-site.
Anyone interested in the future of agriculture is welcome to attend.
Registration is essential for catering. For more information or to book email fiona.townsend@education.vic.gov.au or annette.walton@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
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