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Youth and Community Partnerships - ProjectsMentoring for young peopleLinking Young People to Employment and Training This project aims to develop a model for working with young people who are currently not participating in education, training or employment or who are at-risk of leaving school early. The project provided support to young people aged 15 to 24, living in the cities of Whittlesea and Darebin, via their relationship with a mentor and/or an opportunity to participate in a Life Skills Program. Mentor screening and training, mentee recruitment, induction and matching, and the Life Skills Program are key elements of this project. The project will be funded by the Department for Victorian Communities from July 2006 – July 2008. Contact: Trish van Lint - Ph. 9925 7725 Sophia Pappas - Ph: 9925 7231 Reports: Creating opportunities for young people(final report, November 2005) Supporting Career educationLocal Community Partnerships The Youth and Community Partnerships Group has secured a three year Service Agreement from the Northern Workplace Education Network to deliver programs as part of the Career Advice Australia initiative for the Commonwealth Department of Education Science and Training. Programs to be delivered include structured workplace learning, career and transition support and school industry links and partnerships, and build on the activities and partnerships with schools developed in the earlier Northern School and Industry Network. Examples of activities facilitated by the expansion of the earlier project include Our Local World of Work, and the related Opening Doors newsletter and website; the development of apprenticeships project focsssing on year 10 and 11 students and supporting schools in the delivery of curriculum which enhances employability skills in young people. The Group is responsible for the delivery of these programs in all secondary schools across all sectors in the cities of Whittlesea and Darebin and the Shire of Nillumbik. Contacts: Elizabeth Ryan - Ph. 9925 7529 David Kennedy - Ph. 9925 6586 Jonathan Liddelow - Ph. 9925 7204 Murray Southurst - Ph. 9925 7204 Rose Rennese - Ph. 9925 7203 Further information: Local Community Partnerships (DEST) Career Advice Australia (DEST) Federal Government Key Career Priorities RMIT VET Pathways The RMIT VET Pathways project was developed to extend the range of opportunities for secondary students beyond those available through VCE which complement VCAL and VET programs and provide a variety of access points to TAFE and tertiary study. This project has two key objectives:
The Manager of the VET Pathways Project assists Schools within RMIT to develop partnerships with secondary schools by designing VET programs and TASTERS that are appropriate for secondary students; and preparing the formal contracts for delivery or auspicing of programs, including financial arrangements between RMIT and individual secondary schools. In 2006 all secondary students coming to RMIT are given a publication that was developed towards the end of 2005 - VET Handbook for Secondary Students. In addition the updated VET Pathways for Secondary Students is produced each year to market potential RMIT programs to secondary schools Contact: Mr Ian Harrison - Ph. 9925 7202 Publications: VET Pathways for Secondary Students 2007 VET programs Handbook for Secondary Students Engineering Awareness Program The EAP (Engineering Awareness Program) is planned for delivery in the second half of 2006. The program engages school students in hands on cross disciplinary, engineering workshops, and provides unique learning opportunities as school students connect with current undergraduates and are led by them through the 2 day program. Workshops will be designed and led by male and female undergraduates who represent the areas of Aerospace Engineering, Civil engineering and Environmental Engineering. Undergraduates will participate either as volunteers or as students enrolled in the engineering elective Getting Out there Working with Communities. Workshops will also be supported by engineering teaching and technical staff. Principally, the EAP aims to:
In addition to designing and delivering workshops, undergraduates will lead small group discussions in which they provide insights into: experiences of student life; experiences of studying in male dominated learning environments; and potential career pathways. Contact: Dallas Wingrove - Ph. 9925 3959 Supporting Maths and Science Education in SchoolsConnections This publication, distributed to over 600 schools, provides the opportunity for teachers of maths, science and technology to showcase and promote classroom activities, new initiatives and student work; and to be informed about initiatives and opportunities that are emanating from industry, universities, especially RMIT and subject and community organisations. Contacts: Dallas Wingrove - Ph. 9925 3959 Amaya Alvarez - Ph. 9925 9541 Rockets in Schools Rockets in Schools aims to inspire interest and raise awareness about science - particularly space related topics, targeting schools from diverse socio-economic and socio-cultural backgrounds. Many schools incorporate Rockets in Schools into their science specialist activities. Contact: Dallas Wingrove - Ph. 9925 3959 Space Science Expo RMIT Space Science Expo website Contact: Trish van Lint - Ph. 9925 7725 Community engagementSupport for Community Initiatives The Youth and Community Partnerships Group facilitates and supports a wide range of local community initiatives through active participation on committees, sharing local knowledge & expertise, and hosting/auspicing community based projects:
Further information: Local Learning and Employment Network Ntec @ Northland Secondary College Schools Network Access Program The Youth and Community Partnerships Group supports the development of the RMIT SNAP program by conducting briefing sessions on the program and providing ongoing advice to careers advisors, VCE coordinators and Year 12 students in schools in the northern metropolitan region. Contact: Trish van Lint - Ph. 9925 7725 Further information: RMIT Access and Equity Schemes Community engagement in teaching and learningCurriculum Innovation- Building Educational Community Partnerships across RMIT and the wider community In 2005 an application was made to the Potter Foundation for funding to document and research the 20 years of the Potters Farmland scheme in the Southern Grampians Region. The application was made through the Centre for Rural and Regional Development, Hamilton. In January 2006 the project team was notified that it had received successful funding to begin the process of archiving Potters Farmland material and developing other funding and research partnerships. Contacts: Amaya Alvarez - Ph. 9925 9541 Kaye Scholfield, RMIT Hamilton - Ph. 9922 0501 Rockets in Schools Rockets in Schools aims to inspire interest and raise awareness about science - particularly space related topics, targeting schools from diverse socio-economic and socio-cultural backgrounds. Many schools incorporate Rockets in Schools into their science specialist activities. Contact: Dallas Wingrove - Ph. 9925 3959 Engineering Awareness Program The EAP (Engineering Awareness Program) is planned for delivery in the second half of 2006. The program engages school students in hands on cross disciplinary, engineering workshops, and provides unique learning opportunities as school students connect with current undergraduates and are led by them through the 2 day program. Workshops will be designed and led by male and female undergraduates who represent the areas of Aerospace Engineering, Civil engineering and Environmental Engineering. Undergraduates will participate either as volunteers or as students enrolled in the engineering elective Getting Out there Working with Communities. Workshops will also be supported by engineering teaching and technical staff. Principally, the EAP aims to:
In addition to designing and delivering workshops, undergraduates will lead small group discussions in which they provide insights into: experiences of student life; experiences of studying in male dominated learning environments; and potential career pathways. Contact: Dallas Wingrove - Ph. 9925 3959 Getting Out There – Working with Communities Getting Out There-Working with Communities is an elective, which facilitates the delivery of initiatives such as Rockets in Schools and the Engineering Awareness Program. It aims to:
Contacts: Dallas Wingrove - Ph. 9925 3959 Amaya Alvarez - Ph. 9925 9541 Further information: RMIT Student Electives website |
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