YOUNG INDUSTRY AMBASSADORS
The Young Industry Ambassadors (YIA) program gives young people aged 18-30 an opportunity to inspire school students about future industry opportunities in their region. Recruited from a range of workplaces and training institutions across our regions, they inspire students to reach their career goals and understand the importance of remaining in school.
WHAT DO THEY DO?
YIAs inspire school students by sharing their story; their interests, pathways during and post-school, a typical day at their workplace, what they enjoy about their work and lifestyle. They present in school classrooms, assemblies and can also (where possible), host experiences in their workplace.
YIAs develop strong connections in community and confidence as they empower young people to create positive change in their lives. YIAs receive ongoing training and mentoring in leadership, communications, public speaking and engagement.
“As an employer of YIAs over a number of years, I’ve found it not only makes a difference to the student, but to the employee as well. They learn a great deal from training and gain maturity by stepping up to become a leader. I would recommend it to young people and employers in any sector.” YIA Employer, Bendigo.
MEET OUR YOUNG INDUSTRY AMBASSADORS
Want your school to be involved?
If your school is interested in booking a YIA presentation, fill in the enquiry below and our team will be in touch.
Want to become a YIA?
If you are 18-30, have an interesting pathway to share and are either working or studying in the City of Greater Bendigo, Mt Alexander or Central Goldfields shires, fill in the form below.