Youth

Building Future Skills Through Country Shows: Leadership, Technical Expertise, and Career Development

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The Maitland Show and country shows more broadly provide a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages to develop a wide range of skills and capabilities. These events, deeply rooted in agricultural and regional traditions, foster leadership, technical expertise, and 21st-century literacies, contributing to both personal and community development. Volunteers, participants, and organisers all gain […]

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Bright Tank 2019 – Brilliant!

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Over the week of 2 December 2019, 70 students in year 10 from Brighton Secondary School participated in ‘Bright Tank 2019’.  Students used their creative talents and entrepreneurship skills to come up with solutions to real world business problems provided by local businesses, pitching final solution to an audience and industry judges.  Bright Tank 2019

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Bright Tank 19 – call for ‘Growth Hack’ challenges

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In the week of 2 December 2019, year 10 students from Brighton High School students will be engaged in an entrepreneurial education experience called Bright Tank 2019 which is focused on solving real world problems for local businesses, startups and organisations, with a strong learner voice on solutions. Over the week, students help businesses to

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