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Background
The Workplace Learning Coordinators Program (WLCP) is a Department of Education and Early Childhood Department initiative and has been introduced in response to the Commonwealth Governments National partnership of Youth Attainment and Transitions policy.
The Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN will be providing this program in the local region which covers the Baw Baw and Latrobe local government areas.
The program aims to identify, facilitate and coordinate quality workplace learning through Structured workplace Learning (SWL) ,School based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATS) and Work experience for young people aged between 15 and 19 years.
Program Goals
- Increase the number of young people undertaking workplace learning placements
- Increase the alignment between VCAL and VET provision and local industry needs
- Increase the number of Koorie young people undertaking workplace learning placements
- Expand the number of employers offering quality workplace learning opportunities
Benefits to Employers
- Opportunities to contribute to the personal development, learning and industry experiences of local young people
- Ability to provide feedback on current industry needs and requirements to local educators
- Ability to trial a young person before offering them an ongoing apprenticeship or traineeship or part time employment
- Develop the community profile of the business through positive involvement in the program
- Develop the skills of other staff as a result of them being involved in the mentoring or supervision of the young person
- Eligibility for government financial incentives
To discuss your interest in becoming involved in the Workplace Learning Coordinator Program contact Mike Jungwirth or Craig Hardy
at the BBLLLEN office Tel: 5633 2868
Benefits to Schools
- Availability of quality and vetted workplace learning opportunities
- Feedback from employers on current and future industry needs for curriculum renewal
- Direct access to information from employers regarding workplace expectations which can facilitate better match ups between employers and student employees
- Access to resources available available on the LLEN website ( refer to links) which will inform students and employers of workplacement opportunities and expectations
- The program will assist students to put classroom learning into practice in the workplace along with the ability to share and reflect upon workplace experiences via classroom discussion.
Benefits to Students
- Opportunity to develop employability skills
- Ability to put knowledge acquired in the classroom into practice in a real world situation
- Enable students to commence their career journey along a pathway that is directly related to their interests and school studies
- Potential to transition a Work Experience, Structured Workplace Learning placement, or an SBAT into a full time position
Pictured above: School based apprentice Keith Newling
at Middy’s in Pakenham
Downloads:
Meet our Workplace Learning Coordinator Team
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships - Guidelines for Employers
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships - Guide for Students & Parents
Structured Workplace Learning - Guidelines for Employers
Work Experience - Guidelines for Employers
Getting the most out of Workplacements
Workplace Learning Coordinator Program - Service Plan 2012 - 2013
Current Work Place Learning Vacancies
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