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INDUSTRY
You can’t be what you can’t see.
When local industry opens its doors, students discover careers they never knew existed — right here in south-west Victoria. Partner with the Neil Porter Legacy to help young people see what’s possible.
Why Get Involved
We believe it takes a whole community to prepare a young person for life after school — and industry is at the heart of that.
When you connect with NPL, you give students the chance to experience real careers, meet role models in their field, and understand how their learning applies in the working world. You also help our region thrive, by showing young people the rewarding opportunities that exist in local businesses — and building your own pipeline of future talent in the process.
Your knowledge, your workplace and your time are some of the most powerful career education
tools we have. And getting involved is easier than you might think.
Ways To Get Involved
BECOME A PATHWAY PARTNER
Open your workplace, share your expertise, mentor a student or host an industry experience. Becoming an NPL Pathway Partner is free, flexible, and shaped around what works for your business.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Help sustain career education across the region. Financial and in-kind support keeps NPL programs free for schools and reaches the students who need them most, with recognition for your contribution.
KNOW AN AMBASSADOR?
A select group of individuals who lend their voice, network and experience to help us do this better. Flexible, no fixed commitment, no cost - just a genuine say in shaping the future of career education locally.
Industry Exhibitor
SOUTH WEST CAREERS EXPO
The space was well laid out and there was good space for student movement even when the
larger schools arrived. Our experience was increased student engagement and deeper
conversations this year.
Helen, The F Project
CREATIVE CAREERS DAY
From our perspective it worked really well. Students and teachers engaged. And it was great to talk with other stall holders around the room. Thanks again for the opportunity.
Sarah, Acciona
MATHS & SCIENCE AT WORK
Third year in a row for us attending this initiative and its something we look forward to every year. The school groups enjoy the challenge of building a turbine and they all engage with discussion and questions in a productive and beneficial way.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m an industry member — do I need to have a qualified teacher on staff?
No. The school and NPL organise supervision of the students. What we need from you is an industry member (or members) who are excited about working with students and teachers. That might be showing a small group a specific skill, giving feedback on a project, taking students on a tour of your workplace, or joining a class at school to share your expertise.
Does the NPL only work with trade industry members?
Definitely not. The NPL wants to partner with people from all occupations and industries.
Does it cost for industry members to participate?
No. We appreciate industry members’ willingness to donate their time, resources and facilities, and we realise this has an impact on your business. That said, we are a not-for-profit and receive no government funding — so if you think we’re doing valuable work and you’re in a position to support us financially, we’d greatly appreciate it.
Be part of a community movement helping young people into rewarding careers
Investing in young people is investing in our region. Whether you can offer an hour, aworkplace tour or an ongoing partnership, there’s a place for you here.