VicLLENs has formally submitted feedback to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into Student Pathways to In-Demand Industries, adding our voice, alongside several individual LLEN submissions, to this important statewide conversation. The Inquiry is examining how young people can access clearer, more supported pathways into industries where demand for workers is rapidly increasing.
You can read our submission here.
Why this matters
Victoria is projected to need a significantly exphttp://Submissions – Inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries – Parliament of Victoriaanded workforce over the next decade.
Ensuring that young people can see, understand and access opportunities in emerging industries such as health care, construction and community services is essential to the state’s future.
LLENs work directly with local schools, industry, training providers and community organisations, giving us deep insight into what helps or hinders young people as they navigate career and education pathways.
Our submission
In our written submission, VicLLENs highlighted:
- The importance of early, continuous career education linked to local industry needs
- Stronger supports for students facing disadvantage, including regional young people and priority cohorts
- The crucial role of VET and applied learning options in guiding students into real job opportunities
- The value of locally tailored employer engagement and place-based approaches
Our role in the Inquiry process
VicLLENs, together with several representatives from LLENs across the state, will be attending a public hearing this coming Monday to participate in a panel and contribute evidence and local perspectives that will help inform the Committee’s recommendations. These discussions offer an important opportunity to share what we are seeing on the ground in schools and communities, highlight the barriers young people face when exploring future careers, and provide practical insights into what genuinely supports successful transitions into in-demand industries.
VicLLENs is committed to ensuring that young Victorians have access to meaningful work and the pathways needed to thrive in a changing economy.