The WynBay LLEN is a network of members representing the four stakeholder groups:

• education and training providers;

• business and industry;

• parents and families; and

• community groups.

• Currently WynBay LLEN has around 300 members. The network is managed through a committee of management drawn from this membership.

Who Can Join?

• Membership is open to any individual or organisation with an interest in post compulsory education, training and employment in the geographic area covered by the LLEN;

• An organization may be represented in one organizational category only. An organization may only nominate one person to represent it as a member of the LLEN;

• Other staff may join as community members.

Why Join?

For employers, joining a LLEN can help you to:

• address skill shortages in your area;

• identify short- and long-term employment and training opportunities for 15–19 year olds that also fit your business needs;

• introduce young people to the types of roles available in your area, through work experience and mentoring programs;

• feed information back to education providers about skills you need in the future.

For education and training providers, joining a LLEN can help you to target your programs to real needs in the community.

For agencies, joining a LLEN can help you to more effectively deliver your programs by working with employers and industry, and education and training providers, on program delivery and policy development.

For individuals, joining a LLEN can allow you to contribute to local programs for young people.

Joining a LLEN can make a difference to your community and individuals by contributing positively to a young person’s life.

Categories of Membership of the LLEN