Business + Industry
NE Tracks LLEN partners with businesses across key industries to grow their future workforces with passionate and ignited young people who are committed to further education and skills development.
How our regional business & industry benefits
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We’re always seeking local employers in Benalla, Wangaratta and Mansfield to host student placements, events, workplace visits, tours or mock interviews. We are focused on the value of work-based learning in preparing our region’s young people for future employment.
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Hosting students supports:
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Engagement with the next generation of pre-skilled employees, while showcasing your business as a valued community asset
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Promotion of your industry and career pathways, while providing morale-boosting and upskilling opportunities for staff through student engagement
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Strengthening local workforce pipelines, helping ensure your business has access to motivated, locally based talent into the future
Partnering with NE Tracks LLEN means we handle administration and school liaison, so you can focus on your business.
Interested? Contact our placements team to learn more.
Mock Interviews
The NE Tracks LLEN Team connects students with local businesses for real-world job interview simulations. Businesses can engage with emerging talent and support workforce readiness, while students gain confidence, employability skills, and insight into employer expectations as they prepare to transition from school to work.
Workplace Tours
Industry Tours give students real-world insight into how classroom learning connects to future careers. By visiting active workplaces, students develop their skills, expand their career awareness, and engage directly with local industries and professionals.
For employers, hosting tours strengthens links with schools, promotes current job roles, and highlights future career pathways.
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Current focus areas:
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Building and Construction
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Health and Community Services
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Agriculture and Environment
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Hospitality
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Renewable Energy
Schools may also request tours in other industries of interest.
Careers in Early Childhood Education
The Best Start, Best Life reforms are creating thousands of new jobs in early childhood education and care. NE Tracks LLEN supports schools and students by connecting them with work placements, resources, and industry insights — helping businesses shape the next generation of skilled professionals.