06 November 2019
Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that South West Sydney schools would be among the first to benefit from a range of pilot projects to improve career pathways.
“Preparing young people for a prosperous future and guiding them towards a rewarding career is an important part of their education,” Mayor Waller said.
“There are so many exciting possibilities and students need access to high-quality advice and information to help them decide on future training paths, whether that be vocational training or university.
The Educational Pathways Program includes 10 different initiatives aimed at helping students pick subjects at school that will help put them on the right career path.
Liverpool schools included in the program include Ashcroft High School, James Busby High School, Liverpool Boys High School, Liverpool Girls High School, Miller High School, Cecil Hills High School and Hoxton Park High School.
“These programs will be an excellent addition to our wonderful schools,” Mayor Waller said.
“Earlier this year, Liverpool Boys High School was named Secondary School of the year for its innovative approach to education.
The NSW Government is engaging with industry on some of the pilot programs, including one that involves a partnership with the Master Builders Association to promote apprenticeship and traineeship pathways to university and another that will create a specialist Careers Immersion Team that will collaborate with local industry and employers.
“Council recognises the importance of connecting children and young people with the wider workforce and runs a series of Making the Connection events connecting high school students with local employers across sectors such as health, construction and manufacturing,” Mayor Waller said.
“We also offer our annual Minecraft competition, where senior primary school students have a chance to design the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, introducing them to the quality education and employment options on offer in our rapidly-growing city.”
