FutureConnect Local Learning & Employment Network

The Brotherhood of St Laurence are about to commence their next Youth Transitions Program entitled “Connecting Young People to Real Jobs” at Melton Youth Services, Barries Rd, Melton. This free program aims to provide participants with knowledge and skills which will enhance their continued education and employment prospects, provide experience in and knowledge of industry…

Once again the BMLLEN, in partnership with Djerriwarrh Community Education Services and WCIG, hosted the 2014 Brimbank/Melton Youth Services Expo which was held on the morning of March 26 at Victoria University Sunshine Convention Centre.  Over 100 people attended the Expo including school staff from Brimbank and Melton secondary schools and numerous service providers.  Those…

The BMLLEN welcomes two new schools to the VCAL Network for 2014.  This year Jackson School and CaLM Alternative Setting have both been accredited to run VCAL programs in 2014.  The Jackson School ran a trial VCAL program in 2013 with great success therefore the transition to a fully accredited VCAL course was ensured.  The…

As part of International Women’s Day (8 March 2014) celebrations, BMLLEN staff attended the 2014 Woodgrove City of Melton Women in Business Breakfast which was held on 4 March at WestWaters Hotel in Caroline Springs. The guest speaker was Jacqui Cooper, now labelled as the greatest aerial skier of all time, a leader in her…