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A different take on building resilience | 'It helped me stand taller': Martial arts took Maria from bullied student to action star sbs.com.au/news/it-helped… via @SBSNews

Work Skills + Social Skills + Improved Opportunities = Better Lives. Just add coffee. | How coffee beans are changing lives at WA's only juvenile detention centre abc.net.au/news/2019-01-1… via @ABCNews

.@Sam_Hibbins Victoria’s 31 Local Learning & Employment Networks congratulate you on your election to the 59th Vic Parliament. Visit LLEN.org.au to find out how we can support you to improve the outcomes for all young Victorians #springst

There are 650k #unemployed and #underemployed #youngpeople navigating complex problems like insecure work, low wages, automation, an unpredictable future of work + meaningful employment, which impacts all of society. Hear from Commissioner @WilmaGallet on why this matters.

Contribute & support the work of CYDA through becoming a member. FREE for young people with disability & families of children with disability. Associate membership also available for others. Join online cyda.org.au/membership

The plan, by more than 50 economists, historians and former politicians includes huge levies on multinationals, millionaires and carbon emissions to tackle the urgent issues: poverty, migration, climate change and the democratic deficit. theguardian.com/world/2018/dec…

It's R U OK? Day. Signs someone may be struggling can be subtle but some common indicators are changes in behaviour, sleep patterns, energy levels and mood. Visit ruok.org.au/how-to-ask if you need tips on how to start a conversation. #RUOKDay

Exciting development last week! The Vic Parliamentary Inquiry into Career Advice Activities in Vic Schools handed down its 200pg report, recommending a greater role for LLENs in ensuring Vic students have access to info & support they need to make great career decisions. 1/2

Get your free ticket to the @melbcareersexpo starting tomorrow and running through to Sunday. Drop into the LLEN stand to find out more about our work and to explore Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) opportunities. Visit careerexpo.com.au for expo details. #31LLENSstrong

Some young Victorians find it too scary and too difficult to navigate educational, training and employment pathways. Victoria's 31 LLENs understand that and partner schools, employers and other organisations to show kids the way. #31LLENSstrong

Have your say on the future of #training in Victoria. The Victorian Employer Skills Survey is now open until September 7: bit.ly/2L3AWEG

Get your free ticket to the upcoming@spotjobscareerexpo and swing past the LLEN stand to find out more about the work of the LLENs & explore Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) opportunities. Visit careerexpo.com.au for details. #31LLENSstrong

The 31 LLENs across Victoria work to improve opportunities for young people to access vocational learning and apprenticeships. We know that if our youth are supported on their pathway to employment they can build better lives - one brick at a time. #31LLENSstrong #apprenticeships

Give a kid a lift by hosting a work placement It's great way to trial your future workforce Only $5 a day No tax No insurance No ongoing commitment The power of giving a kid a go #SWL @31LLENS @DETVic workplacements.education.vic.gov.au @YACVic @headspace_aus @vicchamber @_vassp

Thinking about #VET? 1. Vocational education has a long history of creating productive workers 2. Vocational education provides education relevant to a career 3. The job market for trained professionals is booming 4. There is good money in trades @31LLENS @DETVic @AVETRA1 @NCVER twitter.com/31LLENS/status…

Onya bike kids Riding to school is fun and keeps you healthy and strong Let's get more kids more active, more often @VicHealth @VicGovDHHS @DETVic @NACCHOAustralia @VACCHO_org @31LLENS @OPCAustralia @ToEndObesity @healthgovau @rrh_journal twitter.com/earlychildaust…

And we're back... We're pleased to announce that Project Ready kicks off next term. Project Ready is aimed at year 9 & 10 students and is all about helping them become ready for their future worlds of work. See the flyer for details: ow.ly/9KAN30j6SAu #projectready

Our wonderful Christine Cox Trailblazer Award recipients Geraldine O'Brien, Paul Kooperman and Brian Howley. Well done guys!

It's great to hear the stories of people who are out there making positive changes for young people in our community, and see them rewarded

Brian Howley from the Lower Hume VET Cluster mentioning the huge amount of work that goes into the opportunities they provide young people