The HWLLEN is supported by the Victorian Government
Hume Whittlesea LLEN
2026 Events
HWLLEN 2026 - What's On
HWLLEN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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14th May 2026
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Town Hall, Broadmeadows
Blue Room
10 Dimboola Road
Broadmeadows
RSVP: 7th May 2026 to: hwllen@hwllen.com.au or 0435 653 912
VET DISCOVERY EXPO
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28th May 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm
Town Hall, Broadmeadows
10 Dimboola Road
Broadmeadows
Bookings Essential:
Hume Whittlesea LLEN 2026 VET Discovery Expo-School Registrations
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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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Sunbury - 4th August 2026
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Broadmeadows - 8th September 2026
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South Morang - 29th October 2026
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School Bookings Essential (by 26 June 2026):
2026 Real Industry Job Interviews School Registration
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For more information 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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Transport & Logistics: 16 May 2026
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Boating Careers Industry Immersion: 11th August
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Melbourne Airport: July 2026
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Careers on Wheels: Term 4
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General Tours throughout 2026
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For more information contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
BOATING CAREERS INDUSTRY IMMERSION
This industry tour experience is a partnership between HWLLEN and Boating Industry Association of Victoria providing exposure for students to career and apprenticeship opportunities in the Boating Industry and related skill pathways. ​
11th August 2026
9:30am to 2:30pm
Students will visit Honda Australia Marine Division and Whittley Marine Group with transport and lunch provided.
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We are pleased to be able to provide the Boating Industry Tour again this year for students with a passion for boating. This event would also include students interested in industries closely related to those covered by marine construction and operations such as automotive, furnishing, welding, composite fabrication, business management, supply chain logistics, sales, etc.
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​Students will have firsthand experience of marine craft construction, technician and engine servicing, upholstery and marine trimming, spray painting & surface finishing, business operations & management, and more.
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​Bookings Essential (by 25th June 2026):
Contact our staff to register: 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 contact our staff: hwllen@hwllen.com.au
HWLLEN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AWARDS
19 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
INVIGOR8ING EDUCATION PROGRAM
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​Whittlesea: Year 8 students participate in a range of experiences including
Community, Hospitality and Trade in this semester program to encourage active engagement in education. Available semester 1 and semester 2.
Hume: Year 8 students have the opportunity to participate in a special program over Terms 3 and 4 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