School to Work 2027-29 Competitive Grant

### 🏫 School to Work 2027-29 Competitive Grant The **Department of Education (Victoria)** is seeking proposals from not-for-profit organizations to deliver the **School to Work program** for the 2027-2029 period. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and industry by connecting students to high-quality work-based learning opportunities. #### 📋 Scope and Requirements - **Structure:** The program is organized into 17 regional areas aligned with the Department of Education’s regional model. - **Funding:** One 3-year funding agreement will be awarded per area. - **Core Responsibilities:** Providers will engage directly with employers and industry partners to facilitate work-based learning placements for students. - **Key Constraint:** Providers are not expected to work directly with students; the program utilizes an integrated technology platform to support a tiered service delivery model. #### 🎯 Objectives - Enhance the **efficiency, scale, quality, and equity** of work-based learning services. - Improve overall student outcomes through structured industry engagement. - Support schools in identifying and securing local work-based learning opportunities. #### 📅 Important Information - **Eligibility:** Open to not-for-profit organizations. - **Briefing:** An online briefing session is scheduled for **11 June 2026**. Registration is required by 10 June 2026. - **Keywords:** #Education #WorkBasedLearning #Grant #Victoria #NotForProfit #IndustryEngagement #SchoolToWork #VocationalTraining