IT is hoped a meeting held at Dubbo this week will pave the way for partnerships between schools and employers that get young people enthused about and into work.
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Regional Development Australia (RDA) Orana hosted the Work Inspiration planning session, which the organisation's CEO Felicity Taylor-Edwards said aimed to help students make a positive transition from school into employment.
"The partnership arrangement will allow groups of students to spend time in workplaces in order to learn about different industries, explore the various career options available to them and create their own networks," she said.
It was hoped a pilot program could be set up later this year.
Earlyrise Baking Company human resources manager Jill Campbell said she believed the program would be a great way to inspire young people "through educating them about career paths and the various options available for them to enter employment".
Dubbo School of Distance Education careers advisor Timothy Quayle said he looked forward to providing students with the chance to learn about various roles, and he was confident they would complete the program with a greater understanding about the world of work.
Ms Taylor-Edwards said RDA Orana was constantly being told by businesses they were looking for employees with basic work skills who were enthusiastic about work.
"We believe bringing inspiration into the career options for young people will give them that opportunity," she said.