Work Based Learning with Future Connect

Future Connect is a local learning employment Network (LLEN), your local contact point for Work Based Learning across secondary schools in the Brimbank and Melton area.

This includes the Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) Program, a Victorian Department of Education initiative that supports young people aged 15–19 to gain real-world skills through on-the-job experiences. It is designed for students undertaking a Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject in Year 11 or 12 as part of their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Vocational Major (VM) studies. As part of their VET course requirements, students must complete practical hours in their chosen industry to gain hands-on experience and meet the competencies of their training.

Future Connect act as the bridge between students, schools, and employers, bringing these systems together to make workplace learning meaningful and manageable. We ensure that expectations are clear for all parties and that each placement aligns with the student’s interests, the school’s SWL requirements, and the employer’s capacity to create a valuable and supportive experience for everyone involved.

Why Partner with Future Connect?

We support:

  • Schools & Careers teachers with accessing quality placements, employer relationships, and portal training.
  • Employers with streamlining the processes, placement support, and guidance to host students confidently.

Watch the videos below to see how partnering with us makes workplace learning simple, impactful, and rewarding

For Employers

Why host a student placement?

Hosting a student:

  • Promotes your industry and builds a future workforce
  • Raises your business profile and community connection
  • Offers admin support through the SWL portal
  • Provides an opportunity to give back while discovering emerging talent.

Want to host a student or learn more? Contact Najib Warsame – School Industry Project Officer at najib.warsame@futureconnect.org.au or 0478 162 319

For Schools & Teachers

Why work with Future Connect?

We help:

  • Connect students with relevant, high-quality employers
  • Ensure placements meet Ministerial Order 55 standards
  • Save time by managing relationships and admin
  • Provide training on the SWL state-wide portal

Need placement support or portal training, contact Megan Cooke – Work Placement Officer at megan.cooke@futureconnect.org.au or 0401 837 087