Students from Centralian Senior College in Alice Springs are accelerating their career pathways into the automotive industry through the Territory Labor Government’s partnership with Repco.
The VROOM program is in its second year of providing students with hands-on learning experience through Vocational Education Training (VET) focusing on car servicing and repair. It’s facilitated on-site at Centralian Senior College’s school workshop with industry leaders from Repco.
Popularity with senior school students has now seen the program extended to year 10 students. There are currently 25 students enrolled and the VROOM program has secured ongoing employment for two students at the Repco store in Alice Springs.
Diverse range of training pathways
VROOM is one of 200-plus Vocational Education and Training courses offered in the Territory, with 2,126 students enrolled in a course throughout 2023, and 64 per cent of those completing the course with qualifications.
“The Lawler Government is providing our students with more pathways to learn real world skills, become qualified and thrive in the workforce,” says NT Chief Minister Eva Lawler.
“My government is investing so heavily into education and Vocational Education Training because we know it plays a vital role when it comes to putting our young people on the right path. The Territory Labor Government will continue to deliver more courses for more students in our education system which has just received an extra $1 billion boost.”
NT Minister for Education, Mark Monaghan says that commitment ensures “our students have the training and pathways to real-world careers”.
“Budget 2024 alone invests over $100 million to Vocational Education and Training, increasing the capacity of the Territory’s home-grown workforce.”
