top of page

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.

Meet the Team

For all general inquiries please call (02) 6885 6144 or email reception@wsc.edu.au

Our Values

1

Staff Retention

Hire

Train

Motivate

Retain

2

Professionalism

Courtesy

Honesty

Consistency

3

4

Inclusive

Communication

Tolerence

Fairness

Community

Effective

Open Dialogue

5

Development

Growth

Achievement

Quality

6

7

Innovation

Accountability

Wisdom

Competition 

Success

Responsibility

Transparency

8

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

  • To coordinate relevant Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) for all students in Western NSW Region: Service Regions J and K

  • To identify and respond to existing and emerging Work Placement opportunities, post-school

  • To develop positive liaisons between stakeholders, through our innovative programs and activities

  • To expand the options provided by partnerships with industry and the community including employers, employer groups and cross sector education authorities

  • 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

  • To promote and market our programs and activities

  • To increase effective employer participation in our programs and activities

  • To foster stakeholder knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities, ensuring positive outcomes in all programs and activities

web pic 2.png
web pic 1.png

Our Board

Chair Person & Treasurer

Garry Brown

Deputy Chair

Peter Rickard

Secretary

Michael Messner

Directors

Tony Taylor

Jane Donald

bottom of page