The Australian Business and Community Network is a partnership of highly committed national business leaders and companies working on mentoring and coaching programs. Since 2005, over 5,000 mentors have participated in ABCN programs with schools in areas of high need to broaden the horizons of students and support educators.
Young people who lack basic literacy and numeracy skills are poorly suited to the modern workplace.
ABCN are inspiring, challenging and engaging businesses to have greater impact in this area.
“In just 8 months, we have changed students' attitudes, values and direction in life.”
— Carol Marshman, Principal, Thomas Reddall High School
It is effective, accountable staff engagement with schools in the most disadvantaged areas.
Designed by companies for easy employee involvement, and maximised impact on schools and students.
“It has whole of company interest, utilising the people of the company, rather than just money”
— Mike Hawker, former CEO, IAG
Partners in Learning pairs Principals and CEO's to share experiences, problem solving and leadership challenges.
Over 120 business leaders of Australia's largest companies matched with school principals.
“… one of the most valuable experiences I have had in 20 years as an educator.”
— Deputy Principal
Spark is a reading mentoring program for students most at need.
Students achieve their reading, which helps improve self-esteem and confidence.
“I want to be a rugby player one day and I will need to read and write properly so I can give speeches to my fans”
— Spark Student Yr 2
GOALS is a three term one-on-one mentoring program partnering Year 9 students with corporate volunteers.
Since 2005, 71% of GOALS students who were planning on leaving school are now continuing to complete Year 12.
“The GOALS program is the most amazing thing that’s happened to me”
— Student, Auburn Girls High School
Read more about our 2008 highlights.
> Partners in Learning: Partnering Business Leaders and Educators
> GOALS - Growing Opportunities and Learning Skills
> Spark: Primary School Reading Program
> POP - Partnership, Opportunities, Projects
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The Doug Jukes Memorial Scholarship The 2009 national winners announced
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100 Faces 100 Stories initiative showcases courageous stories from high school students across Australia
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