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Students ‘connect’ to find work after school JOB ConneXions is a new pilot project to help Rosebud Secondary College VCAL students make the transition from school to work. Over the next 10 weeks mentors from local businesses will share their knowledge and skills with students, helping them to access community networks and career opportunities. The year 11 VCAL students are matched with a mentor who has experience in their chosen industry. “This real world mentor experience is helping the students to understand the practicalities of their initial career choice, and the potential to gain local employment in a particular industry, extending their skills and knowledge beyond the classroom,” teacher Derek Kirk said. The mentor program is one of four parts of the
Job ConneXions project being piloted by Seawinds Community Hub, Rotary Club of Rosebud Rye and the college and paid for by Mornington Peninsula Shire. The mentor program runs for 10 weeks. Heather Barton, CEO of Seawinds Community Hub, said that through Job ConneXions students will be “enabled to create a smooth transition into their preferred jobs”. “Employers will be connected with job-ready, local young employees and young people will gain real world career information and experience,” she said. “They will develop the employability skills that employers want.” Students Luke Jansen, left, and Angus Calvert, right, with mentor Nick Arnott. Picture: Yanni
Cancer check BOWEL cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting one in 18 males and one in 26 females. It is mostly seen in persons aged 40 years and over, and after 50 years the incidence increases sharply. Armed with that data, Mt Eliza Rotary Club is encouraging greater participation in the BowelScan program. “Records over the last 30 years have shown that there are many people who will have a positive bowel cancer test one year after a negative test,” Rotarian Maurie Selth said. “If you wait an extra year to do the test then the polyps or bowel cancer will be more advanced and more difficult to treat.” He said 10 per cent of the BowelScan participants in the area covered by Mt Eliza Rotary needed a follow up by their doctor. “Ninety per cent of bowel cancers can be cured if detected early and this year Mt Eliza Rotary is facilitating and extending the BowelScan program through the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port area with the involvement of 21 pharmacies,” Mr Selth said. The pharmacies will sell the take home kits for $15 which, once a sample is taken, are sent by self-addressed envelope to the kit suppliers. “The results are confidential and sent back to the person involved. However if the result is positive your nominated doctor is notified as well,” Mr Selth said. “Bowel cancer has the second most common cancer death rate in all Australians after lung cancer but, if diagnosed early, there’s a 90 per cent chance of successful treatment. Kits are available up to mid-June. Call 1300 779 694.
Senior drivers’ expo A FREE senior drivers’ expo will be held at the Rosebud Memorial Hall, 9.45am-1.30pm, Saturday 24 June. Road Safe South East is running the half day information session with backing from Mornington Peninsula Shire, VicRoads, Victoria police and RACV. Driving instructors and training staff will instruct seniors on road safety, driving skills, prescribed medicines and road laws. Participants will receive a free and confidential one-on-one driver assessment in their own cars, as well as a free VicRoads’ roadworthiness assessment of their cars. They can watch a VicRoads tyre safety presentation, view a series of road safety videos and join in the Safe Drive seminar developed by Vic Roads. Participants also receive a free up-to-date road rules book in their showbags and have the opportunity to ask questions of police highway patrol members in a Q&A session which extends after the expo. A free barbecue lunch and morning and afternoon tea and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is essential for catering purposes. Call 0419 398 695 or after hours 5986 4621.
Open morning GUESTS will be able to enjoy school tours, curriculum presentation, school assembly and morning tea at Mornington Special Developmental School’s open morning, 9.30am-noon, Wednesday 21 June. The school is at 40 Robertson Drive, Mornington. RSVP to Karen, 59 756 111, by 19 June.
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Frankston Times 5 June 2017