The Wimmera Southern Mallee VETiS ‘Try VET day’ gave students from 13 schools a chance to learn about industries including hairdressing, beauty, plumbing, electrotechnology and health.

Federation University Horsham campus VETiS liaison officer Kim Boulton said more than 360 students attended the event, which included sessions at the university, Longerenong College, Wimmera Trade Training Centre and Wimmera Hub.

“VETiS is a great program that allows students to get training in a future career. The day was a bit of a taster to see what programs they might be interested in,” she said.

“The students went over what they needed to do to get their certificates, which include theory as well as practical assessments.

“By completing a certificate they get recognition in their VCE or VCAL program at school.”