The HWLLEN is supported by the Victorian Government
Hume Whittlesea LLEN
2026 Events
HWLLEN 2026 - What's On
FUTURE CAREERS PROGRAM
​8 Week Program to Help Launch Career Pathway
Starting February 2026
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Through this program you will:
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Acquire skills employers value through short courses
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Build confidence to engage in the workplace
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Connect with trainers & employers
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Gain one-on-one support to figure out your next step
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Who is this for:
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Young people aged 17-24 and no longer at school
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​Bookings Essential: for more information contact our staff or Register using the QR Code provided: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
FUTURE SKILLS & CAREERS EXPO
Where students explore skills, careers, and pathway opportunities with experts from Education and Industry
17th March 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm
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Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre
Ferres Blvd
South Morang
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Bookings Essential:
School Registration Form: Future Skills & Careers Expo – Fill in form
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
VET DISCOVERY EXPO
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28th May 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm
Town Hall, Broadmeadows
10 Dimboola Road
Broadmeadows
Bookings Essential: for more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
REAL INDUSTRY JOB INTERVIEWS
GIVING STUDENTS A 'REAL' JOB INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
Real Industry Job Interviews (RIJI) is a program designed to assist young people to prepare for and experience a ‘real’ job interview.
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Term 3 and Term 4 - dates to be confirmed:
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Sunbury
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Broadmeadows
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South Morang
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
HWLLEN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AWARDS
NOVEMBER 2026
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​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.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
WORK BASED LEARNING
SWL & Work Experience​​
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On the job training that allows students to develop their work skills and understand employer expectations. SWL is available to students undertaking VET, VCE VM, VPC programs as part of their senior secondary studies.
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For more information visit our web page: SWL Page
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contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
INVIGOR8ING EDUCATION PROGRAM
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​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.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
VIC VICE
VIRTUAL INDUSTRY CAREERS EXPERIENCE
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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.
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Bookings Essential contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
INDUSTRY TOURS
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​Industry Tours provide access for students and teachers to directly engage with qualified professionals in various industry environments.
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au