Inspiring the Future Australia also plans to run a number of campaigns and themed events encouraging employers and volunteers from specific sectors, professions and demographics to work with schools, TAFE’s and youth organisations to inspire the next generation.
These include:
Primary Futures Australia
Primary Futures aims to raise aspirations by helping primary aged children understand the link between learning in school and the world of work and to motivate them to improve their academic performance. The ask of volunteers is the same, with a commitment of one hour a year to talk to young people. There are however, additional activities of reading and numeracy which are specifically aimed at the primary audience.
Take a look at an overview of what the program has achieved in the UK here.
Inspiring Apprentices
Current and former apprentices are encouraged to talk with young people about what an apprenticeship is and how you apply for one, through year round campaigns that will be run in secondary schools and colleges. Check out our successful pilot here.
Inspiring Women Australia
We plan to mirror the success of the national Inspiring Women campaign in the UK, which already has over 20,000 amazing women ready to talk with girls in schools about the ‘job they do’ and route they took. The purpose is to raise aspirations and break down industry gender stereotypes which are evident from as early as age of 6.
Schools Industry Partnership 