Lillian Harrison and Hayley Stephens, have been selected to participate in the TEN4TEN 2024 mentoring program.
Congratulations to Canowindra High School, Year 11 students Lillian Harrison and Hayley Stephens, who have been selected to participate in the TEN4TEN 2024 mentoring program.
Lillian Harrison says she is really excited to start the TEN4TEN program, as well a being a ittle nervous. “I am confident that this program will help me grow into a capable leader and help to develop my problem-solving skills so that I adapt them for my future career and playing cricket,” says Lillian.
The program was first introduced by RDA Central West in 2020 with the aim of providing a unique mentoring experience to youth leaders by connecting them with community champions.
The program runs over the course of the school year in the Orange, Blayney, and Cabonne local government areas, and is open to all Year 11 students in these regions. Ten students are selected to participate and are paired with a mentor from various sectors of the community.
Through this program, participating students are presented with numerous opportunities and experiences that enable them to connect with community leaders in a way they never have before. A series of key events are planned throughout the year, and students and mentors also have the flexibility to arrange their own meetings and activities.
The TEN4TEN Leadership Dialogue has managed to forge new partnerships, open doors, offer advice and act as both a learning and teaching experience.
RDA Central West director, Josh Gordon said: “The legacy of this program lies in fostering leadership capacity within the Central West, strengthening connections between youth and local industry, as well as highlighting the diverse career and education opportunities available within the region.”