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Manufacturing offers well-paid and challenging careers in everything from design, engineering and project management to information technology, marketing and finance.
It's an industry that uses the latest in cutting-edge technologies, such as virtual reality modelling, robots and nanotechnology. One good idea can transform a company!
The Victorian Government recently launched a Careers in Manufacturing strategy called Make Something of Yourself!
This program is being run in Secondary Colleges around Victoria. Year 9 and 10 students get the opportunity to find out about manufacturing and all the great career opportunities.
Young people happily working in the manufacturing industry will visit schools and speak about their great careers.
Students will visit manufacturing companies to really understand what goes on.
These activities are supported by a range of classroom activities that assist students and teachers understand what makes this industry tick.
To find out more about the Make Something of Yourself! and other Victorian Government initiatives, contact the Office of Manufacturing and Service Industries.
To make sure your manufacturing business is making the most of its staff, you need well trained and well educated people.
You may have noticed a growing focus on careers in manufacturing over recent times. This reflects the Victorian Government's Agenda for New Manufacturing strategy to make Victoria the key centre of manufacturing excellence in the Asia Pacific region.
As part of this, the Government is helping the sector to attract the investment, public support and, critically, the talented new recruits it needs.
Lists a range of useful training, study and career guides for school students, employers and manufacturing sector workers. Find out about training opportunities for all level of interests.
