The HWLLEN is supported by the Victorian Government
Hume Whittlesea LLEN
Events
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HWLLEN 2024 - What's On
HWLLEN 2025 - What's On
2024-What's on
HWLLEN Real Industry Job Interviews
Giving Students a 'Real' Job Interview Experience
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Real Industry Job Interviews (RIJI) is a program designed to assist students to prepare for and experience a 'real' job interview.
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29 August 2024 - Sunbury Global Learning Centre
11 September 2024 - Broadmeadows Town Hall
22 October 2024 - Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre
29 October 2024 - Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre
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For further information, please contact:
Hume Whittlesea LLEN - hwllen@hwllen.com.au
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HWLLEN Vocational Education Awards
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The Hume Whittlesea Local learning and Employment Network (HWLLEN) is very pleased to advise that the Hume Whittlesea LLEN 2024 Vocational Education Awards are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 20 November 2024, 6.45pm to 9.00pm at Broadmeadows Town Hall.
We are inviting schools to nominate up to six award recipients (not including industry nominations) for the HWLLEN Vocational Education Awards
​For further information regarding criteria and processes for Student and Industry Partner awards, please contact:
Hume Whittlesea LLEN - hwllen@hwllen.com.au
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Whittlesea Invigor8ing Education program
This program offers students a choice of engaging in either a Trades or Community/Leisure experience with industry specialists and are guided by qualified youth workers in a supportive environment:
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Community/Leisure
Students have access to a variety of workplace environments within Epping Leisure City. Students gain experience in Hospitality (café and reception desk), Sport and Recreation (swimming pool, gymnastics and sports centre) and Childcare (creche). (10 students per semester)
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Trades
Students gain experience in a range of trade skills as they engage with qualified trainers at Melbourne Polytechnic Epping Campus. Trades can include Carpentry and/or Painting & Decorating. Trade tasters in a variety of courses are available across the Melbourne Polytechnic campuses. (10 students per semester)
Semester 1 of each year engages students from the schools in the southern region of the Whittlesea LGA (20 students) and semester 2 engages students from schools in the northern region of the LGA. (20 students)
The core aim for both streams revolves around supporting the students to return to school to reengage with education. Invigor8ing Education sets up all participants for success by giving them a clearer view of where school could eventually lead them.
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2025-What's on
CAREER NETWORKING EXPO
18 MARCH 2025
PLENTY RANGES ARTS & CONVENTION CENTRE, SOUTH MORANG
Career Networking Expo connects representatives from education, employment, and business sectors with young people seeking to expand their career networks and explore pathway options. Workshop sessions for registered school groups enhance students’ understanding of career networking and provide resources to boost their engagement. Suitable for students of all ages; school groups must register.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
VET DISCOVERY EXPO
29 MAY 2025
BROADMEADOWS TOWN HALL, BROADMEADOWS
VET Discovery Expo for secondary students to showcase a range of industry pathways. Interactive demonstrations will provide students with the opportunity to engage in activities to highlight Vocational Education and Training options.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
MAKING CHOICES : SPEED CAREERS
31 JULY 2025
BROADMEADOWS TOWN HALL, BROADMEADOWS
Making Choices event aims to inspire and raise the aspirations of young students by providing them with the opportunity to consult, in small groups, with a variety of professionals from different industry sectors about their career and pathway experiences.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
REAL INDUSTRY JOB INTERVIEWS
GIVING STUDENTS A 'REAL' JOB INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
Real Industry Job Interviews (RIJI) is a program designed to assist young people to prepare for and experience a ‘real’ job interview.
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19 August 2025 - Sunbury Global Learning Centre
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4 September 2025 - Broadmeadows Town Hall
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21 October 2025 - Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre
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30 October 2025 - Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
HWLLEN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AWARDS
20 NOVEMBER 2025
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These awards recognise the achievements of students undertaking vocational education in their senior secondary areas. Individual schools provide nominations for students within specific categories
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
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STRUCTURED WORKPLACE LEARNING
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On the job training that allows students to develop their work skills and understand employer expectations. SWL is available to students undertaking VET, VCE VM, VPC programs as part of their senior secondary studies.
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For more information visit our web page: SWL Page
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contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
VIC VICE
VIRTUAL INDUSTRY CAREERS EXPERIENCE
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Your Career in Sight VIC VICE allows young people to immerse themselves in various workplace environments. They can experience first hand the daily tasks, challenges, and rewards associated with different professions, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future careers.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
INVIGOR8ING EDUCATION
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​Invigor8ing Education is a supported practical engagement program for Year 8 students with interactive participation in the areas of Community Services and Trade. Youth workers actively support students throughout the program and provide regular communications with school and families.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
INDUSTRY TOURS
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​Industry Tours provide access for students and teachers to directly engage with qualified professionals in various industry environments.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
Imagineering Plus Program
Imagineering Plus, with the HWLLEN, is a program funded by the Victorian State Government Empowering Communities Initiative as part of the Building Safer Communities Program. The program hopes to inspire Primary students in grade 5 & 6 to dream big and think about their career pathways and the future of work. The Program incorporates 6 Modules that can be tailored to the needs of the student, teachers & schools. Modules have been integrated into the school curriculum and timelines can be discussed on an individual basis. The 6 modules include, Self-Reflection, Career Networking, Guest Speakers, Excursions, Presentations to celebrate their learning and experiences gained from previous modules, and finally, Module 6, Wellbeing and/or Transition.
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The purpose of the program is to broaden the career aspirations of students and their families, encourage young people to stay engaged at school, expose family members to education opportunities never experienced before and provide direct links and wellbeing support to those at risk of disengaging.
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The program will support students and their families to be more engaged with education, re-ignite their passion for learning, expose them to future possibilities and pathways they may have never considered and assist in the transition to secondary school for those who have begun to lose a sense of why they are attending school. HWLLEN are excited at the opportunity to run such a wonderful program for young people.
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Contact: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
Whittlesea Youth Mentoring Program
The Whittlesea Youth Mentoring Program helps kick-start your career through professional guidance, support and skill development. This unique approach to mentoring is tailored to your needs and interests, opening up a world of possibilities and helping you thrive in the world of work.
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Eligibility:
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16-24 years old
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Connected to Whittlesea
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Live
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Work
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Go to school
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Recreate
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