The 2011 LYNKS Program has once again proved very popular with over 140 students expressing an interest in the program during the student information meetings that took place at all four schools. After the two student meetings and the Parent/Student Information Evenings held in Leeton and Narrandera numbers still exceeded the 100 positions on offer.
The LYNKS Program is an innovative workplace-based-learning program for Year 10 at-risk students at the four local high schools who may be disengaged with their schooling and wishing to consider other options such as entering the workforce to acquire a trade or working in such areas as retail, hospitality or business administration.
Participating students receive on-the-job training one day a week over a twenty-week period due to the support of a large number of local businesses that are eager to participate.
EASY Guide - Engaging and Supporting Youth, is a quick reference guide for school welfare staff to assist students who are experiencing difficulties, enabling them to quickly and easily contact relevant service providers across the wider Riverina region. It covers Education, Family, Health, Training and Employment connections. Read More