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The Beacon Foundation connected over 40 year 10 students with local industry experts as part of an Agriculture Industry day held on the Atherton Tablelands.(Tuesday May 11)

Students and teachers from Malanda, Atherton and Ravenshoe State High schools toured local business sites of Gallo Dairyland, Yuruga Nursery and Morganbury Meats gaining exposure to a diverse range of opportunities available within industry.

Beacon’s North Queensland Coordinator Yew Ling Tan says “Industry engagement is important for students to help them gain insight into industry and the world of work so they can make more informed decisions about their futures.”

The all day program also included a Speed Careering event with guest speakers from the Department of Employment Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), Advanced Rural, Agforce and the Australian Agricultural College Corporation.

“I’ve learnt that the industry is enjoyable, but a lot of hard work and time” said Malanda State High school student Anna Douhl.

National not for profit organisation, Beacon Foundation works in schools to help young people, typically at year 10 level, with the school to work transition, implementing programs in partnership with the community to equip students with the skills, knowledge and opportunities they require to make positive choices about their future.