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The HWLLEN is supported by the Victorian Government
Future Skills & Careers Expo
17th March 2026
9:00am - 3:00pm
Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre, Ferres Blvd, South Morang
VET Discovery Expo
28th May 2026
9:30am - 3:00pm
Broadmeadows Town Hall,
Dimboola Rd, Broadmeadows
Real Industry Job Interviews
Real Industry Job Interviews (RIJI) is a program designed to assist young people to prepare for and experience a ‘real’ job interview.
Term 3 & Term 4 - dates to be confirmed
Vocational Education Awards
November 2026
These awards recognise the achievements of students undertaking vocational education in their senior secondary areas. Individual schools nominate students for VET Achievement. Industry representatives are acknowledged for their work-based learning support
Work Based Learning
SWL & Work ExperienceOn the job training that a lows students to develop their work ski ls and understand employer expectations. SWL is available to students undertaking VET, VCE VM, VPC programs as part of their senior secondary studies.
Hume VET Cluster
The Hume VET Cluster is a partnership between secondary schools across the Government, Catholic, and Independent sectors, local TAFEs, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and the Hume Whittlesea Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN).
VET Clusters work collaboratively to increase access to Vocational Education and Training Delivered to School Students (VETDSS) by sharing resources and expertise. VDSS supports students to build real ski ls, connect with industry, and explore meaningful career pathways.
Invigor8ing Education Program
Whittlesea: Year 8 students participate in a special semester program to encourage active engagement in education. Two streams available: Community/Leisure and Trade. Limited numbers. Available semester 1 and semester 2.
Hume: Year 8 students have the opportunity to participate in a special program over Terms 2 and 3 at Kangan Institute to encourage active engagement in education through a range of vocational education short courses. Referrals essential.
Industry Tours
Provides access for students and teachers to directly engage with qualified professionals in various industry environments. Great opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of the industry and learn from experienced professionals about future employment trends and career opportunities.
VIC VICE
Virtual Industry Careers Experience
VIC VICE is a virtual reality platform that wi l a low students to experience different workplaces, particularly the hard to reach industries. VIC VICE features 2 types of content including 360 degree video with interactive touch points and Video-game style simulations and activities.
Work Window: Job Interview Simulator is a virtual reality platform that assists with preparations for job interviews. Work Window: Career Exploration is a video platform for students to explore options in a variety of work places. Schools can now loan the headsets for in house programs. Bookings are essential.
HWLLEN Pathways Guide
Your guide to further study, employment, training, apprenticeships, local support services and rights.
Hume & Whittlesea Youth Commitment
Hume Youth Commitment (HYC) and Whittlesea Youth Commitment (WYC) are community partnerships dedicated to helping young people successfully transition from education to employment. By uniting schools, business and community services, the youth commitments provides coordinated support to ensure inclusive access to education, training and job opportunities.
Hume TAC L2P
The TAC L2P Hume Program assists learners between 16 and 21 years of age, who do not have access to a supervising driver experience required to apply for a probationary licence.
Volunteers for Hume TAC L2P
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