CVIAQ met with Corinda High School students at the Student Careers Night held to provide information to assist students in deciding on their future direction. The function was attended by CVIAQ staff and CVIAQ Apprentice of the Year  - Mr Matthew Brown.

Matthew attended on behalf of the industry and proved to be a great ambassador. Students and parents were provided with information on careers in the heavy vehicle sector.

Head of the Senior School at Corinda High Mr Keith Bichel said “It is terrific to have such good representation from industry at the function. Without the direct experience and information industry can supply it is hard for the students to make decisions on their future.

We need to work closely with local industry to ensure that we can continue to find placements for students to experience a real world environment and workplace.”

The CVIAQ will continue to work with Corinda High School and with other schools in the South West area to ensure industry exposure to future apprentices and trainees.

CVIAQ is currently working with school representatives to organise the 2006 Schools to Industry Tour to be held around mid year.

The tour will enable students with an interest in a career in the industry to sample a cross section of careers and employers available to them.

The tour will follow the same format as in the past with three member businesses visited by students bussed to their premises.

Students will visit an Engine Manufacturer, a Truck Service Facility and a Trailer manufacturer.

This will provide a hands on perspective of jobs available to students including sales, administration and parts departments as well as the more traditional trades skills.

Students will be drawn from the 25 High Schools in the South West Local Community Partnership area and will be screened to ensure that those who attend are genuinely interested in heavy vehicle careers.