Raising aspirations and career education in agriculture
Gippsland agriculture is a world class industry with the agrifood sector being the largest contributor to the local economy. Despite this significance, many students remain unaware of the ways their different strengths and interests can be explored through the world of agricultural work. RACE Gippsland connects the classroom with the wider world of Gippsland agriculture and encourages students to explore their potential in a dynamic, STEM driven industry that exists in their own backyard.
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Raising Aspirations in Careers and Education - RACE Victoria will deliver a range of hands-on, interactive and engaging activities to primary and secondary students focused on building student capacity in STEM, digital technologies, agribusiness, manufacturing and food and fibre concepts, which:
Raise awareness and increase motivation to pursue one of the vast range of careers across the agricultural supply chain
Build their knowledge of, and increase their aspirations to undertake further education pathways
Enhance their life-skills (e.g. communication, resilience, problem solving) by exposing them to potential employers and industry role models.
These activities will include:
STEM-based learning modules
Teacher Professional Development Workshops
Agritech Roadshows
Industry-School Partnership program
Social Entrepreneurships program
The program, led by CQUniversity Australia, aims to enhance engagement and connections between industry and community. Through the project partners, RACE Victoria will promote professional development and learning opportunities for schools, highlight pathways for further education and engage industry expertise and ambassadors in food, fibre, manufacturing and agribusiness.
