Mission Australia’s National Green Jobs Corps – a 26-week environmental training program offered in partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia – offers young people, aged 17 to 24 years, a combination of work experience, skill development and accredited training to equip them with the skills necessary for future employment in green and climate change industries.
During the project, the group of graduates from the Ballarat region worked on the restoration of native habitat environment, revegetation, environmental weed control, water monitoring, flora and fauna surveys and design and construction of a cultural heritage trail at Lerderderg State Park near Bacchus Marsh.
These projects involve working with conservation and community groups, including Northern Goldfields Box-Ironbark Parks and Forest Restoration, Parks Victoria and the Department of Sustainability and Environment. The graduation will congratulate participants on achieving a Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management.
“Our recent graduates enjoyed making a difference to the local environment and picking up skills for the future.
“We want to congratulate each graduate on this big achievement and wish them all the best on their career journey here on in,” Mr Moore said.
Date: Thursday, 23 December 2010
Time: 11.30am to 1pm
Where: Sovereign Hill, Main Rd, Ballarat
Interview and photo opportunities:
Catherine King MP Federal Member for Ballarat
Anthony Moore, Victoria Regional Manager, Mission Australia
Graeme Allen, Conservation Volunteers Australia
National Green Jobs Corps graduates and their families
Media contact: Emily Lehmann on (03) 9600 0006 / 0421 852 501 or emilyl@fenton.com.au
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