PROVIDING ADVICE TO SCHOOL LEAVERS

Congratulations to Steve Evans, Anthony Pante and Marty Vaina who attended MacKillop College to advise Year 10 students who are part of the Vocational Preparation Program (VPP).

Using their own work experiences to highlight the opportunities and challenges in the workforce, they offered words of wisdom to the students who are preparing to leave school.

The session was so successful that it went longer than planned. Steve, Anthony and Marty were peppered with questions from the students who were so interested in what they had to say. Their teacher wrote the following email to Anthony:

"Just wanted to say thanks again to you, Steve and Marty for coming out to talk to our Year 10 VPP students. The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and appreciated the opportunity to talk to real industry professionals. One student said that 'it was the most worthwhile talk we have had in ages'. The feedback was extremely positive, as both teachers and students found the session rewarding. So much so that the students want to get you guys back in third term after work placement."

Marty said he has already been contacted by one of the more ambitious students seeking employment.

This is a great example of Rotarians helping the community.