Develop + Retain
Local talent

Live, Learn +
Earn Locally

Career
Opportunities

What is Grow Our Own?

Grow Our Own is an industry led alliance of business, industry, education, employment providers and government agencies who seek to inform and inspire young people, on-the-job trainees and graduates with the opportunities to live, work and learn in the Riverina.  

The aim is to encourage people to build a career while living locally, and to encourage local businesses to invest in local people and graduates through employment, training, mentoring and motivation. 

Work, study, follow a degree pathway to get ahead. Gain the qualifications you need while maintaining your current lifestyle. Prepare for your career without having to relocate or ask us about our Generation STEM industry links program. There are no limits! 

For students

Learn + earn in the Riverina.

Did you know you can kick start your career by living, learning and earning here in the Riverina? With Grow Our Own you can study for a range of qualifications – all while living locally!

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For employers

Develop + retain your own local talent.

Developing local talent by ‘Growing Our Own’ is a way in which businesses can contribute to the sustainable development of the region’s future workforce.

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Riverina Careers

Career profiles from the Riverina.

We are currently working with a number of different businesses promoting opportunities available through a range of study options and training programs including Scholarship programs.

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About us

Grow Our Own is a regional partnership.

Local industry within the Riverina share the belief that education underpins regional growth and prosperity. We aim to improve the level of education participation and skills retention in the Riverina.

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