Koorie Pathways Program
Tue, Sep 28, 2010; by sharon@ce....
The Koorie Pathways Program was launched in 2007 and is an initiative of the four Hume region LLEN's and the Hume Region Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. (DEECD).
The program is targeted at Koorie students in years 9 to 12 and is designed to improve educational and employment outcomes for Koorie students through increased student engagement.
The goals of the Koorie Pathways program are:- Koorie students have an effective transition into meaningful training and further education.
- Koorie youth are employment ready and supported in transition to meaningful employment.
- Increased coordination and collaboration across post compulsory training and education providers.
- Promoting a holistic approach to supporting young people in training, education and employment.
- Supporting cultural identity, through self growth and cultural learning.
- Provide opportunities to build confidence and skills to realise aspirations in education, employment and pathways.
- Improve retention, engagement and Year 12 completion.
The KPP is implemented over one school year in four stages to align with school Terms from 1-4:
| Stage 1 | Student Surveys - Term 1 |
| In-school one to one student interviews and survey completion to establish connectedness to school and pathways direction, work in partnership with Koorie educators and Careers Teachers to establish core relationship and ongoing liaison. Engagement is encouraged to extend to Koorie student families and to link and inform current IEPs and MIPs. |
| Stage 2 | Celebration Day - Term 2 |
| The Central Ranges LLEN and NE TRACKS LLEN have formed a partnership with DEECD, DPCD, GO TAFE and local Indigenous leaders to deliver local celebration days for students across both LLEN areas (Hume Region). These events provide an opportunity to witness and engage in a variety of Indigenous cultural activities as well as participate in various workshops. These workshops have included artefacts with Melbourne Museum, Indigenous sporting games with the Academy of Sports, Health and Education (ASHE), careers and try a trade activities with GO TAFE. In 2010 the Central Ranges LLEN hosted it's Celebration Day at Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre. In 2011, NE TRACKS LLEN hosted a celebration day in Mansfield. To see more on the days festivities go to our KPP Celebration Day page |
| Stage 3 | Koorie Worlds of Work Program - Term 3 |
| Expressions of interest will be invited from students to fill the 25 places on the program. The annual program is coordinated and delivered by the Foundation for Young Australians based in Melbourne. The WOW program is an intensive 5 day program stylised to cater for Koorie young people's needs in understanding and learning skills required to succeed in the global worlds of work.
See link to World of Work flyer and Student Info pack for 2011. Also see link to news story on previous Hume Region Indigenous WOW programs
To apply for the World of Work program please contact the following Koorie Engagement Support Officers with the names of potential student applicants and any teacher participants:
Lorraine Grace at grace.lorraine.g@edumail.vic.gov.au or on 0457 526 553
Shane Clarke at Clarke.shane.s@edumail.vic.gov.au or on 0457 526 552
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| Stage 4 | Work Experience - Term 4 |
| All LLEN's, stakeholders and regional staff will support schools, careers staff and individual students needs by assisting in seeking avenues to work experience, traineeships, school based apprenticeships, further education, etc for Koorie young people. As an example, Museum Victoria currently offers a number of work experience placements to students who complete the WOW program. Stage 4 of the program aims to expand students understanding of the myriad of career options available to them. |
If you are interested in being part of the Koorie Pathways Program please contact the Central Ranges LLEN on 03 57811014.
