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27/08/2026

Read Our latest news update from Benalla P-12 Tradies Toolbox Roadshow:

A huge thank you to Benalla P-12 College for hosting the Tradies Toolbox Roadshow as we continue taking our trades, industry partners and education and training supporters on the road across our region.The frosty morning was warmed up with bacon and egg rolls cooked by the Benalla Lions Club, proudl...

26/08/2026

🚨 See you soon, Benalla!

The Tradies Toolbox Roadshow hits the road this Thursday, rolling into Benalla P-12 with our amazing trades, education and training partners ready to inspire the next generation.

A big shout-out to Benalla Lions Club, who are on bacon & egg duty!

The sun is set to be shining, and the bacon will be sizzling. It's shaping up to be a great morning of conversations, connections and discovering the career paths and possibilities waiting in the world of work.

See you there, Benalla P-12 students.

20/08/2026

Wangaratta High School hosted our second Tradies Toolbox Roadshow event, with a special focus on Women in Trades.

Our breakout session brought together female students interested in a career in the trades, along with those simply keen to hear some inspiring career journeys. The session featured an incredible panel of young women working and training in traditionally male-dominated industries:

👩‍🔧 Ella Iaria – Cabinet Maker
👩‍🔧 Lauren Stone – Heavy Diesel Mechanic
👩‍🔧 Lily McLean – Heavy Diesel Mechanic
👩‍🏭 Emily Elliot Scrag - Engineer

They shared the realities of their journeys – from challenges and setbacks to the highlights and rewards of working in their chosen industries.

They were joined by representatives from AGA Into Work, GOTAFE, WorldSkills, Harnest Construction and Master Builders Victoria, providing students with a broader picture of the pathways, training and opportunities available.

And the message was clear – women are making their mark in trades and construction! 💪 Employers are seeing the value women bring to their workplaces, including motivation, attention to detail, dedication and a willingness to learn.

A huge thank you to Master Builders Victoria, who also presented five students with steel-cap work boots on the day, helping remove one more barrier for young people looking to take their first steps into the trades.

Thank you to all our incredible industry and education partners who continue to help us connect young people with real career pathways and inspire the next generation of tradies.

20/08/2026

A Roadshow Full of Connections! Our 2nd Tradies Toolbox Roadshow was held last week at Wangaratta High School and as we take a moment to reflect, we’re reminded just how meaningful and engaging these events are for students and staff.

A huge THANK YOU to all of our wonderful supporters and sponsors who help make these events possible:

👏 Glenrowan Solar Farm
👏 GOTAFE
👏 AGA
👏 Master Builders Victoria
👏 HeadStart Program

And a very special shout-out to the Lions Club of Wangaratta, who cooked up an incredible 150 bacon and egg rolls to fuel everyone for the morning!

Most importantly, thank you to the trades and industry professionals who took time out of their busy schedules to come along, share their career journeys, answer questions and inspire the next generation:

Watters Electrical Pty Ltd
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Northeast Ag
Reflex Glass
T&J Joinery
Burder Ag Attachments
Wangaratta Motor Group
Benalla Toyota
North East Water
Ovens & King Builders
Australian Textiles
CFA Wangaratta
Harnest Constructions
Ovens Valley Cabinets
McGregor Machinery
Premier panels
Benalla Bus Lines

It’s these genuine conversations and connections with industry that help young people see what’s possible beyond the classroom and start imagining their own future career pathway.

Thank you to everyone who continues to get behind the Tradies Toolbox Roadshow - we couldn’t do it without you!

Next stop: Benalla P-12 College – 27 August! 🚀

17/08/2026

Great to have Wangaratta Toyota at our tradies toolbox roadshow #2 Wangaratta High School 🚘👏👏

17/08/2026

👏👏Wangaratta High School

13/08/2026

1 hour, 23 industry partners, 8 pairs of steel-cap boots and 150 bacon & egg rolls later, that’s a wrap!

Our second Tradies Toolbox Roadshow event this morning hosted at Wangaratta High School was a great success!

A massive thank you to Wangaratta High School for having us, and to the trade businesses their partners, employees and apprentices, education and industry partners who came along to share their stories, answer questions and inspire the next generation of tradies.

But most importantly — meaningful connections, new ideas and plenty of future inspiration for young people across our region.

That’s what Tradies Toolbox is all about! 🙌

Thanks to everyone who helped make another fantastic morning happen. We’re already looking forward to the next stop - Benalla P-12 on August 27th!

Of course, none of this could happen without the support of our event partners: GOTAFE, Glenrowan Solar Farm, Headstart, Master Builders Victoria and AGA Into Work.

07/08/2026

Our Tradies Toolbox Roadshow events have kicked off and we are hitting the road next to Wangaratta High School. We've assembled an incredible crew of regional tradies who are ready to share their career journeys, experiences and advice with local students.

✨ Plus, something special is happening at this event...

We're proud to feature a Women in Trades Forum, giving young women the opportunity to hear directly from female apprentices, employers, industry leaders and training partners about the exciting career pathways available in the trades.

The future of our regional workforce starts here.

31/07/2026

Our Tradies Toolbox Roadshow event series kicked off this week at Galen Catholic College (next up Wangaratta High School on August 13th any tradies keen to get on board yell out!) We can't make these things happen without the support of our regional community; massive shout out to our tradies for attending - your engagement with the young people is worthwhile and meaningful in supporting their future. .glass Crow Constructions, .electrical, , (Country Fire Authority) Wangaratta and ,

31/07/2026

The first stop in our Tradies Toolbox Roadshow series has officially hit the road!

This week we visited Galen Catholic College as we kicked off our regional school roadshow, connecting young people with exciting career opportunities in the trades. Next up, we'll be at Wangaratta High School on 13 August, where we'll also be delivering a special Women in Trades session to encourage more young women to explore rewarding careers across the industry.

Through the Department of Education Victoria's School to Work Program, we're taking tradies, utes, trailers and an incredible team of education, training and industry partners directly into our regional schools. Together, we're helping build the future workforce by inspiring young people to pursue meaningful career pathways in the trades.

A huge thank you to the Lions Club of Wangaratta for cooking up a fantastic breakfast of bacon and egg rolls for the students, staff and tradies, a great way to start the day!

We're also incredibly grateful to our sponsors and supporters, Master Builders Victoria, who provided six lucky aspiring tradies with their very own pair of steel-cap work boots.

Our education and industry partners played a vital role throughout the morning:
🔨 GOTAFE staff showcased trade qualifications, School-Based Apprenticeships and VCE VM/VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS) opportunities. Students also learned about the growing success of the WorldSkills competitions, where talented apprentices and trainees can test their skills on regional, national and even international stages.

🔨 AGA Into Work shared valuable advice on apprenticeships and traineeships, helping students understand the pathways into rewarding careers in our region's thriving trades sector.

We're also continuing to promote the 2026 Glenrowan Solar Farm $5,000 Scholarship, and sincerely thank them for their ongoing commitment to supporting local young people into trade careers.

This is just the beginning of our regional roadshow, and we're excited to continue connecting schools, industry and community to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople.