News

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.

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Welcome to Work at Maroochydore

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

 

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180 Real Futures through RFG initiative

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

 

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Too good to eat!

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

 

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Bea and Con bullish about Beacon

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

 

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Kate Ritchie inspires Tassie Beacon Ambassadors

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

 

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First 2012 Newsletter released

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

 

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Poetic Praise for Beacon

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

 

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Shepparton High School’s Beacon Student Ambassadors answer the call

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

 

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Beacon puts heart into AMP Expo

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

 

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Stanwell Supports Mount Morgan SHS Students

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

 

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Numurkah Charter Signing

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

 

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Speed careers at Shepp High

Shepparton High School ran a quiz show inspired Speed Careers event for Year 10 students. keep reading

 

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Kicking goals in support of Beacon

Hawthorn Football Club has kicked a goal with its support of Beacon … keep reading

 

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Governor-General visits Beacon

Governor-General Quentin Bryce called in to the Beacon head office in Hobart… keep reading

 

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Inspiring Futures

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