Certificates for youth program

Six Year 10 students and their community mentors have received certificates for their completion of the Plan It Youth program at a graduation ceremony at Brisbane Water Secondary College senior campus recently.

College principal Mr Pat Lewis said the program paired students with trained adult community volunteers.

It was designed to help students focus on their goals and develop the confidence and skill to work towards these goals

"During the program, students and mentors enter into discussions on possible educational and vocational options for the student and visit information centres and work places to gain first hand information."

This year career interests included animal attendant, journalism, beautician and boat building.

The graduation ceremony was conducted by two of the students, Danielle Ryan and Jonathon Blake.

"Students and mentors shared their experiences with the audience, both demonstrating the wonderful relationships which had formed and the confidence they had each developed," Mr Lewis said.

Press release, June 9 Pat Lewis, Brisbane Water Secondary College