Employers link with Hunter Valley Youth Express because they see value in:
- Support with career option planning
- Promoting workplace learning as part of quality training
- Helping to develop a pool of 'work ready' employees
- Initiatives contributing to local economic betterment
- Career and Transition support
The benefits for employers are:
- A single point of contact for over 2000 student work placements annually
- The opportunity to observe students training prior to employment
- A source of well trained prospective employees
- Adopt a School Programme
Combining commitments in school, leisure and VET work placement is challenge. Choosing a VET course provides work experience that assists in planning career and life ahead.
In any VET course a student will gain a range of technical, personal and organisational skills. These skills are highly valued by employers and are of benefit beyond the workplace.
Students gain nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Benefits to students are:
- The Credit for the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) and UAI
- AQF Certificate 1, 2 or credit towards 3
- Practical experience in the workplace
- The opportunity to network with prospective employers
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