Events
RIEP: Girls Can Too Program
The Girls Can Too! program introduces female high-school students to careers in traditionally male-dominated trades and connects them with trade employers. Girls Can Too was created and delivered by the Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) program within Training Services NSW. Employers like RIC Electrics who participated in the program were able to connect with their future workforce and inspire young women to consider a career in their industry.
Katie Friedlieb, Senior Project Officer at Department of Education
katie.friedlieb@det.nsw.edu.au, 0499 831 022
Grow Our Own (West) Stakeholder Meeting
These meetings are designed to host all education providers, industry and those that work in-between; within one event. These events are intended to ensure all stakeholders within this space in our region are connected and aware of the important work being done at grass roots level of our workforce. Grow Our Own is proud to host this ongoing event in the effort to ensure education and industry remain connected and aware of support available to them.
At each event, a small panel session is hosted of key organisations that work in this space, followed by a casual networking lunch to continue these important conversations and build new relationships.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/grow-our-own-west-stakeholder-meeting-may
Western Riverina Career Expo
This annual event draws Year 11 & 12 students and parents from across the Riverina and North East Victorian regions, and is an opportunity for local students to research post school options.
For everything to do with registration, event facilities, timing, dates, etc. please contact Katie.
Katie Friedlieb, Training Services NSW, Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) katie.friedlieb@det.nsw.edu.au 0499 831 022
GOO (West) Industry Tour Month
These tours have been created with the intention to introduce high school students to some of the career and local study opportunities that await them in later years. Our committee is proud to offer this as a FREE school resource to the high schools of the Western Riverina.
Grow Our Own (GOO) is an industry led alliance of business, industry, education, and government agencies who seek to inform and inspire young people to live, work and learn in the Riverina.
The Grow Our Own committee strongly believe that early exposure to career possibilities and pathways is crucial to students making informed Work Experience and subject selections in later years. We believe the earlier students can understand what future employment and study opportunities are on offer within the Riverina, we increase the success in encouraging students to build a career while living locally. We strongly encourage Year 9 (and above) students to participate in these tours.
If you wish to have students involved in these tours, please contact projects@rdariverina.org.au for a tour itinerary and further information.
2025 National Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.
Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres.
GOO is excited to deliver and National Science Week events within the Riverina region in 2025!
Future Ready Workshops - Resume' + Interview Tips - Grow Our Own
Do you feel you lack some common skills needed to help you succeed in life? Griffith's Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is delighted to present to you, ConnectYOUth2680's 'Future Ready' Workshops. We've come up with 4 excellent workshops, run by locals, to enhance your knowledge and help set you on the right path for success!
Future Ready Workshops - Mechanical Workshop with Owen Toyota
Do you feel you lack some common skills needed to help you succeed in life? Griffith's Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is delighted to present to you, ConnectYOUth2680's 'Future Ready' Workshops. We've come up with 4 excellent workshops, run by locals, to enhance your knowledge and help set you on the right path for success!
Future Ready Workshops - Money & Tax with Katrina Childs
Do you feel you lack some common skills needed to help you succeed in life? Griffith's Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is delighted to present to you, ConnectYOUth2680's 'Future Ready' Workshops. We've come up with 4 excellent workshops, run by locals, to enhance your knowledge and help set you on the right path for success!
Our 'Future Ready' Managing Money and Understanding Tax Workshop with Katrina Childs is designed to provide people aged 12-24 with the skills and knowledge on how to manage their income responsibly, while still allowing them to experience life as a young person and teaching them a simple understanding of tax. This workshop includes tips on:
- What is a Tax File Number
- Simple steps of what tax is and how/why it’s done
- How to split money responsibly to be set up for the future, but also have fun experiences
- What is a mortgage
Come along to this free event, learn some new skills and have some fun!
Food will be provided afterwards!
Future Ready Workshops - Balancing Life/Work/Study with Liz Romeo
Do you feel you lack some common skills needed to help you succeed in life? Griffith's Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is delighted to present to you, ConnectYOUth2680's 'Future Ready' Workshops. We've come up with 4 excellent workshops, run by locals, to enhance your knowledge and help set you on the right path for success!
Our 'Future Ready' Balancing Life/Work/Study Workshop with Liz Romeo is designed to provide people aged 12-24 with the skills and knowledge on how to balance a variety of things that make life busy and help deal with the stress that comes with that. The workshop includes tips on:
- Personal experiences from a 19-year-old, recently graduated business owner and university student (Liz Romeo)
- Tips on how to use a diary or planner
- How to create a schedule
- How to cope with anxiety and stress
- How to prioritise the important things in life during a busy time
Come along to this free event, learn some new skills and have some fun!
Food will be provided afterwards!
MASE Science + Engineering Challenge 2025
The Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC) is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership with MASE (Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence), Grow Our Own and community volunteers. Through the SEC, students experience aspects of science and engineering which they would not usually see in their school environment.
To register as an event volunteer please email projects@rdariverina.org.au
Griffith Trades Speed Networking
Hosted by Murrumbidgee Regional High School and RIEP.
Contact Melina Ragusa (Career Advisor)
P:69669600 E: MELINA.RAGUSA@det.nsw.edu.au
NSW Police: 'You Should Be a Cop in Your Hometown' Riverina Roadshow
If you live in a regional area, NSW Police Force making it easier for you to join, while staying connected with your family, lifestyle and community.
You Should Be A Cop In Your Hometown gives you confidence about where you’ll be working once you join. That means you can live and work in your own community.
Gralee Careers Expo
For event information please contact to school directly.
T: Telephone02 6953 3350
E: Emailgralee-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Successful Futures- Return to Work
Are you ready to return to work or start your career for the first time?
COMPACT Inc.’s Successful Futures: Regional Women & Girls is a Return to Work Pathways Program designed specifically to help young women (17-24) in the Riverina Murray region gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed to enter or re-enter the workforce – at no cost to you!
What We Offer:
Work Experience & Mentoring:
Get hands-on experience and one-on-one support to prepare you for the job market.Career Guidance & Support:
Receive personalised career advice to overcome barriers like childcare, lack of experience, or extended time away from work.Confidence Building:
Learn valuable skills to boost your self-esteem and prepare for job interviews, applications, and more.
Who Can Apply?
This program is for young women who are:
Aged 17-24
This program is only available to NSW Residents
Looking to return to work after a break or start their first job
Facing barriers such as lack of experience, childcare challenges, or low confidence
Program Locations & Start Dates:
Griffith: Starting 22nd January 2025
Albury: Starting 19th of February 2025
Wagga: Starting 19th of March 2025
HOW TO REGISTER:
Contact Claire Mackey:
0439 646 301 or 02 6931 9300