• Attracting and retaining staff
• Contributing to the local community
• Developing staff skills e.g. mentoring, motivation, relationship management, communication, coaching, counselling and problem solving
• Expanding the understanding of the broader community
• Improving engagement of staff.

'… has given me an entirely new perspective on leadership.'

'I believe this calibre of leadership skills and abilities (of a Partner Principal) are rarely found in business today and I could learn a great deal.'

'Anything I can learn from him could return directly to our bottom line.'

'We enjoyed communicating with the students regarding their career prospects. It was good to give something back to the community.'

Community Benefits

The community also benefits directly and indirectly from ABCN's programs.

• Increased job opportunities for school leavers through insights, experiences and knowledge gained from business mentors
• Increased appreciation of the value of vocational and tertiary training by students
• Increased numbers of students completing high school
• Increased awareness with educators of the needs of the business sector
• Closer engagement between business and community sector
• Increased awareness within business sector of the challenges faced by communities and young people most in need
• Provides a greater range of role models for young people most in need
• Increased understanding and appreciation of the diversity of different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds.