STUDENTS and teachers from across the South East will be awarded at the Cows Create Careers Farm Module Presentation Day today.
As the culmination of the project, 123 excited students and teachers from nine schools will attend the high-energy event after learning about careers in the dairy industry.
The event will recognise efforts by students from schools including Mount Gambier, Millicent, Penola and Naracoorte high schools, Lucindale Area School, Yahl, Compton and Glencoe Central primary schools and Kingston Community School.
Over three weeks, students completed the innovative Dairy Australia project to increase awareness of dairy industry careers in a hands-on way with students rearing two three-week-old calves at their school.
Local dairy farmers taught students how to care for the calves, while an industry advocate visited students to speak about their career in the dairy industry.
Students are required to form teams to complete assessments based on the dairy industry as part of the project.
Dairy Australia workforce development program manager Sally Roberts said it was encouraging to see secondary students passionate about Cows Create Careers and Australia’s vibrant dairy industry.
“The aim of Cows Create Careers will increase the students’ awareness of the diversity of educational pathways and career opportunities in Australia’s dairy industry,” Ms Roberts said.
“Through the project, students learn about the different skills required in the dairy industry in a fun and hands-on way.
“It is great to see enthusiastic students getting involved and learning about the industry, while making important connections with their local dairy community.”
Visit www.dairyaustralia.com.au/farm/people/dairy-education-and-careers for more information.
