Youth Employment. New Energy. Sustainability. Vertical Farming. We've got it all. 😎
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Meaningful work for young people and a cleaner environment - that’s the plan
This month, we’re taking a look at how we’re supporting young people to access education and employment in Gippsland as well as checking out what’s going on around the region.
Young people and a sustainable future are two of the priorities within Gippsland 2035's
Latrobe Valley and Gippsland Transition Plan
Catching Up With Gen Gippsland
Celebrating Tanisha's Step Up success
Tanisha hated school. She was disengaged from the work and ready to quit when her teachers gave her an ultimatum: enrol in Ladder's Step Up program or get expelled.
After six weeks of intensive mentorship through Step Up Latrobe Valley, Tanisha graduated as 'Best on Ground' and is now racing towards a career in midwifery - a goal her Ladder mentors will continue to support her with.
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A great start to a future in domestic building Hayley and Izzabelle are recent graduates of the Gippsland Trades & Labour Council (GTLC) Domestic Building Starter Program. Neither had any
idea about construction and trades at the start, but in the two weeks of the program they earned their white card, working at heights, and confined spaces qualifications. |
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Chatterboxing away at the We had a great time chatting with students about job opportunities in Gippsland's renewable energy sector at the Community College Gippsland (CCG) Open Day. LVA's Jules Cole hit the ground with colourful chatterboxes to help break down barriers and spark conversation and find out what was important to these young people. |
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Doing things differently - Youth Jobs Connect
We like to do 'different' at the LVA, and that's why we're pleased to be involved in Youth Jobs Connect at the Latrobe Youth Space.
Youth Jobs Connect is an event for young people in the Latrobe Valley who face barriers in mainstream education and traditional pathways to employment.Fun and accessibility are on the program!
Pictured top L-R: LVA Senior Program Officer Lenice Gaunt, Tanisha, LVA Program Support Officer Sue Mead. Izzabelle and Hayley. LVA Director Regional Strengths and Stakeholder Engagement Jules Cole, and chatterbox.
Renewable Energy and Sustainability
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Bioenergy - the next big thing? Gippsland’s got gold. It’s not the shiny sort but it does have the potential to be extremely valuable to the region’s future. The recent Gippsland Bioenergy Forum, hosted by the Victorian Bioenergy Network and the LVA, brought together a mix of finance experts, scientists, renewable energy specialists, government, and industry - local, national and international, big and small - providing insight into the untapped potential for Victorian manufacturers and for regional development. Learnings from Denmark With bioenergy already in play in Gippsland, the forum heard bioenergy experts from Denmark which, roughly 15 years ahead of Australia in this space, is on track to be producing 100% clean gas by 2030. Pictured: LVA Senior Manager Regional Programs (Energy) Ashley Hall speaking at the Gippsland Bioenergy Forum at Lardner Park. |
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Gippsland Circular Economy Hub The wheels are turning as Gippsland journeys towards a Circular Economy. That’s why the LVA is pleased to be helping to set up the Gippsland Circular Economy Hub. The Hub brings together businesses, industry, community groups, government, researchers, and educators. and will work together to identify and action Circular Economy projects and initiatives in the region. Gippsland Innovation Breakfast The Circular Economy was also the focus of April’s Gippsland Innovation Breakfast where a number of locals including Federation University, Latrobe Valley Enterprises, and Food and Fibre Gippsland shared their insights, research and achievements so far in this space. Pictured L-R: Luke Wilkinson, Latrobe Valley Authority; Dr. Bryce Magnuson, Federation University; Suzanne Lewis, Latrobe Valley Enterprises; Ben Gebert, Food and Fibre Gippsland. |
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Focus on Vertical Farming
Looking at farming from a different angle
Food and Fibre Gippsland and the LVA have been working in partnership to investigate the benefit of establishing a controlled environment agriculture (vertical farming) facility in Gippsland.
With Gippsland home to some of the largest horticulture operations in Australia and having access to significant renewable energy supplies, this project is looking to understand if the vertical method of farming would provide climate resilience and additional capacity to existing growers and it will also help to determine whether growers have an interest in utilising the technology.
Pictured L-R: Elise Erwin RDV, Jeanie Hall LVA on behalf of Food and Fibre Gippsland, the Hon Martin Ferguson Chair AKBC, Liz Griffin CEO AKBC, Steve Kim, CEO GreenPlus Australia and Jenny Fan AKBC.
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07-21 June 2024
UMSLV Eid Festival 2024
We’re looking forward to being a part of this year’s Eid Festival, hosted by the United Muslim Sisters of the Latrobe Valley (UMSLV). Eid is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.
UMSLV want to share the celebration - scrumptious cultural food, activities, rides, music and more - with the broader community.
Everyone's welcome - Saturday 4 May
10am-4pm at Gippsland Heritage Park Moe
Do you know an extraordinary Victorian woman?
Trailblazer, local champion, change agent, emerging leader - the Honour Roll elevates the incredible contributions of Victorian women.This includes trans women and gender diverse people.
Celebrate contribution, expertise, endeavour and commitment by nominating them for the 2024 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
Connecting job seekers and employers
We've joined Jobs Victoria, Solar Victoria and Maxima in an initiative that purposefully connects job seekers and employers.
It's for those looking for work, planning a career change change, or keen to transition from a traditional industry to the new energy sector. Find out more about Jobs Victoria's Earn and Learn.
Newsletter - April 2024
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