Welcome to
Central Grampians LLEN
As one of 31 Local Learning and Employment Networks funded by the Victorian Department of Education, we work with our community partners to facilitate programs and activities that help local youth engage in education, training and other opportunities.
Our focus is ensuring young people develop the skills they need to pursue employment and thrive in the workforce. Central Grampians LLEN assists in the delivery of the School to Work program, hands-on activities, youth-friendly events and other important skills development initiatives.
Our MATES Mentoring program currently operates in 12 schools throughout Ararat and the Northern Grampians Shire, matching young people with positive role models from the community.
We also deliver the Central Grampians TAC L2P Program across Ararat Rural City, Northern Grampians Shire and Pyrenees Shire.
Our Programs
L2P is a free program for young L-platers who don’t have a car or supervising driver.
The MATES youth mentoring program has been implemented in 18 schools across the Wimmera Sth Mallee ....
The School to Work program allows secondary students to...
Resilient Ararat is a project aimed at improving the resilience, happiness and mental well-being of people ....
Media Releases
Local businesses urged to support country Victoria’s largest careers expo
Central Grampians LLEN is encouraging businesses across Ararat Rural City and the Northern Grampians Shire to participate in the 2025 Western Victorian Careers Expo. The 39th instalment of the event will be held at the Wimmera Events Centre in Longerenong on Tuesday 1...
CGLLEN welcomes Youthrive employee to Ararat office
In 2025, Central Grampians LLEN will share its Ararat office with a Youthrive Victoria Rural Engagement Coordinator. Lacie Pridan is currently working in the CGLLEN office every Wednesday, providing opportunities for local young people to build knowledge, skills,...
Findex donation provides boost for MATES program
A generous donation from Findex’s Stawell office will help Central Grampians LLEN (CGLLEN) provide mentors to more students across Ararat Rural City and the Northern Grampians Shire. The financial advisory and accounting firm recently selected CGLLEN’s MATES Mentoring...