About Us
Who are Western Student Connections?
We are a Work Placement Service Provider that arrange student work placements for VET and EVET students in schools and TAFEs all across Western NSW.
We are the link between school/TAFE and industry for work placement.
What is Work Placement?
Work Placement is a mandatory component of all HSC VET/EVET courses. Majority of VET courses require students to complete 70 hours of Work Placement. It is an unpaid, hands on experience in industry.
Our Values
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Staff Retention
Hire
Train
Motivate
Retain
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Professionalism
Courtesy
Honesty
Consistency
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Inclusive
Tolerence
Fairness
Community
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Communication
Effective
Open Dialogue
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Development
Growth
Achievement
Quality
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Innovation
Wisdom
Competition
Success
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Accountability
Responsibility
Transparency
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Respect
Consideration with Honour
Vision and Mission Statements
Vision
Young people will have access to relevant high quality career support to develop their capacity for education, training and employment futures through Structured Workplace Learning, School Based Traineeships, careers and transitions and other relevant activities.
Mission
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To coordinate relevant Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) for all students in Western NSW Region: Service Regions J and K
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To identify and respond to existing and emerging Work Placement opportunities, post-school
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To develop positive liaisons between stakeholders, through our innovative programs and activities
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To expand the options provided by partnerships with industry and the community including employers, employer groups and cross sector education authorities
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To support initiatives which involve the development of skills, knowledge and attitudes to support students’ re-engagement with education, in a safe, challenging and supportive environment
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To promote and market our programs and activities
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To increase effective employer participation in our programs and activities
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To foster stakeholder knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities, ensuring positive outcomes in all programs and activities
Our Board
Chair Person & Treasurer
Garry Brown
Deputy Chair
Peter Rickard
Secretary
Stephen Mitchell
Directors
Michael Messner
Tony Taylor