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School-Employer Engagement Support Program
Nowadays, most schools offer a range of opportunities for students to engage with the world of work. This might involve learning about employer expectations, spending time in a workplace through placement or community work, or in paid part-time employment. For these programs to be successful, it is vital to have the support of quality host workplaces and employers.
Becoming a host employer or involving yourself in school activities is a great opportunity for you to:
- participate in the education, career development and training of young people in your community
- talk to students about your industry, its career paths and future directions
- promote the attitudes and skills you want in your workforce
- identify young people with potential for your industry
- strengthen your links with the community and raise your business profile
Types of activities that you can support include:
- Work Experience and Structured Workplace Learning placements
- School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- School Community Work (school-approved volunteering)
- Events such as workplace visits, mock interviews, career expos, etc.
Program Objectives
The School-Employer Engagement Support program aims to:
- Facilitate quality, meaningful engagement between schools and employers
- Identify and raise awareness of local needs and industry priorities
- Generate and promote opportunities
- Increase the number of school students accessing appropriate opportunities
Roles and Responsibilities
LLEN STAFF SHALL:
- Work with schools and employers to develop, implement and evaluate activities which support the program
- Provide employers with copies of the Child Safe Standards and the Department’s Privacy and Information Sharing Policy.
- Advise employers of procedures and legal documentation requirements for placements and/or events
- Review all employer and opportunity data and communications for accuracy and completeness
- Communicate approved opportunities to local schools and students via the SWL statewide portal
- Provide support to schools and employers as required
HOST EMPLOYERS SHALL:
- Work collaboratively with LLEN staff to develop, implement and evaluate program activities
- Read, understand and agree to abide by the relevant Department of Education protocols and guidelines, including Child Safe Standards and Privacy and Information Sharing Policy
- When undertaking placements:
- Meet applicant students for placements and sign the relevant Arrangement Form(s)
- Communicate established protocols for placements and working with students to staff
- Inform LLEN staff of any issues that may arise during placement or other activities
- Provide a safe working environment, including a full induction for the student, based on company policy
- Provide clear instructions, supervision and varied tasks for the placement student each day
- Ensure placement student is paid according to the agreement, as signed on the appropriate Arrangement Form
SCHOOLS SHALL:
- Follow agreed SWL Portal protocols regarding correct use of opportunities and events
- Encourage students to provide feedback on events through the SWL Portal
- When undertaking placements:
- Determine that the school student is suitable to undertake work placement
- Provide placement students with appropriate placement readiness training
- Ensure that the student has met the employer prior to commencing the work placement
- Ensure that the relevant Arrangement Forms have been completed and signed by the student, parent (if applicable), host employer and principal prior to the student commencing placement
- Contact the host employer during the placement, to support the student and host employer with any issues that may arise.
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