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V O C A T I O N A L C O - O R D I N A T O R U P D A T E

The Education to Employment role is to advocate to our employer network
and connect schools with businesses who are ready to get involved with
students.

**MESSAGE FOR BUSINESS LEADERS**
Do you have sound advice or practical experience to offer secondary students?

Are you looking to engage with youth
to help them see opportunities within your industry?

The Education to Employment Broker can help your business gain exposure to
students who are interested in your sector.

Through Education to Employment your business can:
Promote your industry and its benefits to the next generation
Help grow the workforce with work ready youth
Have a meaningful impact on young lives
Support the growth of successful communities
Access local talent

Here are some ways YOU can engage as a Business Leader:

Be a guest speaker at one of our local schools or careers events
Offer work experience in your business (Gateway)
Meet with students to talk about your industry
Mentor a young person
Hire a school leaver as an apprentice or worker

Contact our Vocational Co-ordinator and E2E broker
Megan Luff megan@marlboroughchamber.nz or phone 027 5779456

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