IntoWork, the leading not for profit provider of employment, skills, education and support programs in Australia, has launched its “Vibrant Futures Award” program in more than 100 schools across the country.
Named after the IntoWork Group’s vision of ‘Vibrant Futures’, the award program was created to acknowledge individuals who demonstrate two key values that are highly sought after in today’s global society – Integrity and Respect.
“Today’s students are our future leaders, and it is important that we support and encourage those personal attributes that will contribute to a positive, inclusive and thriving society,” said IntoWork Group CEO Poul Bottern.
The IntoWork Group works with tens of thousands of people each year, offering pathways to further training, employment and specialist support to achieve their work and life goals. “In every industry, both in Australia and around the world, those achieving success are not only those equipped with the essential skills but who also consistently demonstrate Integrity and Respect in everything they do.”
IntoWork will partner with 115 schools for the inaugural Vibrant Futures Award program. “We want to celebrate the positive impact these young people have already had on society through living these values, and reinforce the importance of these as foundations for a successful future, no matter what career path they choose”.
Students who consistently demonstrate the values of Integrity and Respect in their school, work and personal lives are eligible to be nominated for the Vibrant Futures Awards by their teachers via a confidential nomination process. Three finalists from each school will be announced, with one winner per school receiving a $500 voucher, certificate and a lapel pin.
The Vibrant Futures Award program builds upon the existing work the IntoWork Group does with young people, students and school leavers across Australia, which includes career advice and mentoring, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities, transition support services, employment and training programs and youth engagement programs.
“We’re very proud to be launching the Vibrant Futures Award program. Through these awards, we hope to encourage and empower young Australians to strive for excellence and make a difference.”
The following schools will participate in the Vibrant Futures Awards 2023:
New South Wales/ Australian Capital Territory
Claremont College
Erindale College
Hawker College
Lake Tuggeranong College
Melba Copland Secondary School
St Francis Xavier College
Queensland
All Hallows’ School
Aboriginal and Islander Independent Community School
Benowa State High School
Beenleigh State High School
Biloela State High School
Bayside Christian College
Bundaberg North State High School
Caboolture State High School
Calvary Christian College
Cairns State High School
Chanel College Gladstone
Dysart State High School
Emmaus College
Ferny Grove State High School
Foxwell State Secondary
Good Samaritan College
Grace Lutheran College
Hillcrest Christian College
Holy Spirit College
Kelvin Grove State College
Kirwan State High School
Kings Christian College PIMPAMA Campus
King’s Christian College
Longreach State High School
Laidley State High School
Loganlea State High School
Lowood State High School
MacGregor State High School
Marist College Emerald
Mackay Christian College
Mackay North State High School
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
Mackay State High School
Mount Morgan State High School
Nerang State High School
North Rockhampton State High School
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
Park Ridge High
Pimpama State Secondary College
St Brendans College
St Columban’s College
Sunnybank State High School
Sunshine Beach High
Tannum Sands State High School
Trinity Bay SHS
Wilsonton State High School
YMCA Redlands College
YMCA Vocational School – Senior Campus
Yeppoon State High School
South Australia
Avenues College
Blackwood High School
Bordertown High School
Brighton Secondary School
Compass Catholic Community
Kangaroo Island Community Education
Le Fevre High School
Mitcham Girls High School
Murray Bridge High School
Mount Barker High School
Seaton High School
St Patricks Technical College
Tasmania
Elizabeth College
Guilford Young College
Hellyer College
Hobart City High School
Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School
Launceston Big Picture School
Launceston College
Marist Regional College
Mount Carmel College
Port Dalrymple School
Rosny College
Scottsdale High School
St Brendan-Shaw College
The Hutchins School
Ulverstone Secondary College
Victoria
Bass Coast College
Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Copperfield College
East Doncaster Secondary College
Elisabeth Murdoch College
Foster Secondary College
Korumburra Secondary College
Lakeview Senior College
Lara Secondary College
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Melton Secondary College
Mirboo North Secondary School
Montmorency Secondary College
Mount Erin College
Mornington Secondary College
St Albans Secondary College
St Bernards College Stawell
Secondary College
Springside West Secondary College
Somerville Secondary College
Sydney Road Community School
Taylors Lakes Secondary College
The Lakes South Morang
Victoria University Secondary College
William Ruthven Secondary College
Western Australia
Clarkson Community High School
Katanning Senior School
Narrogin Senior High School
Northam Senior High School
Youth Futures Community School
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