Nimble News 6th December 2021

NEW $19.2 MILLION YEAR 9 CAREER TASTER PROGRAM TO LAUNCH IN 2022!

Around half of Year 9 students across the State will get a taste of the world of work and post-school opportunities through the new $19.2 million Year 9 Career Taster Program (CTP). The program will support Year 9 students to become ‘career curious’ and extend their thinking through practical activities and meaningful experiences with the world of work.

For more information, click here:

https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/news/new-192-million-year-9-career-taster-program-launch-2022

Please note: The Training Council is in discussion with the Department to ensure opportunities exist for our industries to engage with schools. More information and how to be involved will be available early in 2022. If you want more information or would like to be involved, please let us know. Click here to send us an email.

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