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Geraldton high school students participate in Passport 2 Employment program

Staff reporterGeraldton Guardian
The Passport 2 Employment class of 2023 on their first day.
Camera IconThe Passport 2 Employment class of 2023 on their first day. Credit: City of Greater Geraldton

A group of Year 11 and 12 students will spend nine weeks learning valuable skills to prepare them for entering the workforce.

The students are part of the Passport 2 Employment Class of 2023, which started last week and will see them participate in specifically designed sessions to get them workforce ready.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn was excited to see the latest class of young people step into their own.

“For five years now, Passport 2 Employment has been giving students a fresh look at what can await them once they graduate school,” he said.

“Not only does it expose students to exciting new fields that are available on our doorstep, but it also equips them with the skills needed to take that step into the workforce.”

The program is offered to students who have been identified as benefitting from extra education and support as they prepare to graduate from high school.

Participating schools include Champion Bay Senior High School, Geraldton Senior High School, Holland Street School and Nagle Catholic College.

The program includes site visits to venues throughout the City, as well as a series of engaging workshops designed to improve confidence, and is a joint effort between Central Regional TAFE, Mid West Ports Authority, Jobs and Skills Centre and the City of Greater Geraldton.

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