Nagambie Youth Futures –PROJECT EMERGE is ready to GO!

GO Nagambie is excited to announce the launch of “Project Emerge” to engage young people from across the Nagambie area in a range of activities and partnerships with local businesses to support our young people in achieving their dreams.

A er the support provided by Gerry Ryan at the last Go Nagambie get together, we are now looking for:

(i) young people who are interested to become involved in a youth centred program

(ii) people and businesses who are working within the Nagambie area who are prepared to support Nagambie rural young people through workshops, mentoring and experiences to kick this exciting initiative o e report con rms a signi cant opening for young people to secure diverse employment opportunities over the coming years with new and existing investment in the region across a wide range of industry sectors. Another revealing aspect of the report is the willingness of local employers to support, train, mentor and generally familiarise young people about the career opportunities available locally. A copy of the report can be viewed on the Go Nagambie website: www.gonagambie.com.au

In October 2022, Go Nagambie commissioned a detailed survey of prospective employers across a wide range of industries throughout our region. e results of the survey were collated and analysed by an independent consultant specialising in creating employment networks between regional employers and young people with career aspirations. Essentially, the project was commissioned due to overwhelming employer demand for long-term secure careers available across a number of diverse employment sectors within our region.

A critical phase of this project has been to seek expressions of interest from local business and community leaders to assist in providing young people (aged between 15 and 18) with insights into career pathways associated with local industries. A key element of this project has been asking whether community leaders were prepared and willing to share their personal journey towards achieving personal and career goals with our young participants. e response and support (unsurprisingly) has been tremendous. e participants involved in the program will be meeting on a monthly basis in an informal setting generally over a meal with the intention of learning more about local career opportunities. ere will be chances where participants will visit several work places to receive rst-hand insights of how many of our businesses operate directly from owners themselves and key employees.

We intend to introduce a series of forums whereby participants can listen to local business and community leaders commencing in late March. e Project Emerge participants will take the lead in running the gatherings which will be facilitated by Go Nagambie. With the assistance of community leaders, Go Nagambie is in the process of developing a monthly program of key local business leaders to meet and engage with the (Project) Emerge young people is is primarily a Go Nagambie initiative aimed at building strong connections between aspiring young people and local employers and the success of this program will ultimately depend on the preparedness of our local business community to support the program.

. Each of the forums will generally run for about 2 hours commencing with a one-hour roundtable chat format followed by a meal. We intend to have a series of forums each dedicated to growing local industries which will include but not be restricted to: Healthcare; Equine/ oroughbred; Wine/Viticulture; Mining/ Resources; Hospitality; Construction and Agriculture.

We are also involving people with historical and current connections to the region who have made their mark on society and have an inspiring story to share with our young people .

Another key aspect of the program will be providing young people with a forum to have a say in the future of Nagambie working closely with Go Nagambie members in turning ideas into reality.

We are currently calling on young people from our region to become involved. ere is no cost to them other than their time and willingness to explore the endless opportunities associated with our region.

Contributed by John Beresford

Are you a young person living in the Nagambie area wanting to be involved in an exciting new youth centred program that will support you in realising your life and career dream, develop some exciting activities for young people of Nagambie and meet some inspirational people who are doing some awesome work in our community?

Go Nagambie is excited to lead this new program and is now seeking interest from young people aged between 15 and 18 to become involved in this new and exciting program - Project Emerge.

e project has been initiated by Go Nagambie as a way to develop pathways for young people within the Nagambie region to gain support, mentoring and information that will assist them in achieving their life and career dreams.

It is also keen to support young people in having a stronger voice on how we can develop and grow Nagambie. e program is speci cally for young people, and to involve them in working with Go Nagambie thus making our region a greater place to live, work and play.

Go Nagambie has developed a strong partnership with a number of local industries and businesses who are keen to support you within this vibrant and growing community as well as provide a better understanding of the opportunities that exist for future employment within the area.

We are looking to engage our young people in a range of activities including: Workshops and forums providing the opportunity for young people to have a direct say in the future of Nagambie;

Be involved in forums and workshops exploring the future career opportunities available to young people;

Accessing mentors and support people who are involved in a range of professions and careers; Tours of local businesses and organisations to meet with a range of people with a wide range of careers.

If you (or you know of someone) that may be interested in participating or nding out more about Project Emerge, please contact:

John Beresford 0427 844 929 john65beresford@gmail.com

Sissy Hoskin 0419 627 276 executiveo cernltc@gmail.com