Australian Business and Community Network

10/09/2024

Full STEAM ahead indeed! We love working with Powerhouse Museum and Commonwealth Bank on this project that has seen young people aged 9–14 from primary and high schools across South Western Sydney explore the power of design thinking to tackle real-world issues and discover the positive actions young people can take!

Great to work with students from Barramurra Public School, Greenway Park Public School, Hoxton Park High School, JEHS - John Edmondson High School, Kingsgrove North High School, Kingswood High School, Merrylands High School and Oran Park High School 👏

Full STEAM Ahead is an annual program aimed at inspiring and encouraging young people in school years 5–8.

19/08/2024

📣🌟Talk about learning from the experts! Students from Blacktown Girls High School were mentored in interviewing techniques by a team of HR and Talent Acquisition professionals from Adobe during a recent Interview 2 Impress session. This team clearly know exactly what prospective employers want and were able to share insider tips and practical advice on how to impress during an interview.

15/08/2024

The NAPLAN results showed long-standing educational disadvantage remains entrenched across Australia. Roughly one in three students from low socioeconomic backgrounds who were tested this year will require extra support to achieve basic literacy and numeracy standards.

Research consistently shows social background is a key predictor of educational and future success. We know that education is key for these students to access opportunities and tertiary pathways for long-term meaningful employment and a sustainable income for themselves and their families.

One in three Australian school students is not meeting literacy and numeracy benchmarks, and more than one in ten need additional support, the 2024 NAPLAN results show.