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Check out the latest news from around the country, and read about how Beacon, with the help of schools, community and businesses, is inspiring Australia’s young people.
There are many good stories to tell about how together, we are tackling the issues of youth unemployment, school retention and successful transitions from school to work, further education or training.
May 16, 2012 Maroochydore State High School held a “Welcome to Work” day last Friday (May 11) and got into the spirit of careers by … keep reading
May 15, 2012 For many young people who are not suited to long term study or university, a career begins with an apprenticeship, traineeship or … keep reading
May 1, 2012 Students at Coodanup Community College in WA were treated to a magnificent cake celebrating their charter signing event on May 1, 2012. … keep reading
May 4 2012 Numurkah Secondary College in the north east of Victoria has unique support for the Beacon program at the school – in the … keep reading
May 1, 2012 Beacon student Ambassadors from four of our northern Tassie schools rubbed shoulders with Gold Logie winner and television and radio star, Kate Ritchie … keep reading
Read about how Beacon is creating Real Futures for young people, exciting changes to the Beacon Student Ambassador program and Beacon’s growth into the Pilbara … keep reading
They are a creative lot in Port Stephens! Inspired by the Beacon Student Ambassador induction and training day held at Beresfield Bowls Club last week, Irrawang … keep reading
Shepparton High School’s Beacon Student Ambassadors answered the call to inform their school community about their role this year. Below is an article from the … keep reading
The Beacon Foundation’s theme for the AMP Foundation’s 20th Birthday Expo was ‘putting our heart into ending youth unemployment’ – a slogan which resonated well … keep reading
Stanwell recently sponsored students from Mount Morgan State High School to travel from Rockhampton to Brisbane to network with other schools and industry as part … keep reading
Numurkah Secondary College held their first Charter Signing ceremony on Friday, Sept 9 in the school hall. The SRC agreed to assign one of their … keep reading
Shepparton High School ran a quiz show inspired Speed Careers event for Year 10 students. keep reading
Hawthorn Football Club has kicked a goal with its support of Beacon … keep reading
Governor-General Quentin Bryce called in to the Beacon head office in Hobart… keep reading
The Northern Tasmanian Beacon cluster organised a complete transitions event for their 300 strong grade nine cohort September 29 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston. keep reading