Politics & Council
26 June, 2023
Turning circle leads to pathway doors
DOORS were again opening for vocational careers, Wedderburn College principal, Danny Forrest told Loddon employers last week. The college hosted an information session on traineeship and apprenticeship pathways through CVGT. Mr Forrest said the...
DOORS were again opening for vocational careers, Wedderburn College principal, Danny Forrest told Loddon employers last week.
The college hosted an information session on traineeship and apprenticeship pathways through CVGT.
Mr Forrest said the college had an even split of students studying VCE and vocational subjects.
“We are about setting up students with individual pathways. The circle has turned and there are options again for trade careers,” he said.
“We have a dedicated team helping students in Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 and we want to keep working with the community and employers.”
The school has linked with businesses across the Loddon over the past 18 months to place students in vocational partnerships.
Among employers at the session was builder Bruce Hargreaves.
“Some kids are not made to go to school, they are made for being hands on,” he said.
Mr Hargreaves has put four apprentices through their training during his decades in the industry.
“Many tradies are getting older and we need young helping hands,” he said.