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JOY: Historic tools and trades of early European settlement were on display at Jeparit at the weekend when the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum hosted its annual vintage rally. Wendy Bywaters of Nhill was among people to get into the spirit of the rally, which also featured vintage engines and cars, horse carriage rides, working horses, market stalls, blacksmith demonstrations and tractor and truck displays. More pictures, page 29. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
Jobs growth I OFFICIAL PROGRAM INSIDE 20-PAGE LIFT-OUT
BY SEAN O’CONNELL
ndustry leaders say employment and training opportunities in regional areas are changing – for the better. Wimmera Southern Mallee Development chief executive Chris Sounness said he projected jobs growth across the region in the next five to 10 years, with the agriculture, renewable energy and mining sectors playing a central role. He said people entering the workforce stood to benefit from these developments and living in a regional area had great lifestyle advantages.
“I think people in the Wimmera and southern Mallee really appreciate the region – you can get ahead, have a family and a career,” he said. Mr Sounness’ comments come ahead of the Western Victorian Careers Expo on Tuesday. Careers expo organiser David Crooks said more than 75 exhibitors would welcome more than 2000 people to the Wimmera Events Centre at Longerenong. He said the event offered a crucial resource for jobseekers and students seeking advice about employment, careers and other opportunities.
He also encouraged people considering a career change to visit the expo and explore their options. “Certainly all the major industries are present,” Mr Crooks said. He said trades, engineering and healthcare were among the major industries to support the event, demonstrating demand for employees in the sectors. The event includes try-a-trade activities and a seminar program. Federation TAFE Wimmera campus manager skills plan delivery Vanessa O’Loughlin said the education and training provider would high-
light opportunities it had available. It will be among many higher education and training providers to attend the expo. “We have really been revitalising the campus, revitalising the offerings, ensuring that they align with the Victorian Skills Plan and the priorities for the region – including investing in those programs where we know there is demand such as health, early childhood education and the trades sectors,” Mrs O’Loughlin said. The expo runs from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
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