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Local employment success stories

Local employment pathways are key for local students to find work on the peninsula. With a TAFE campus at Rosebud, there are opportunities to train locally while studying or working (or both!)

Case studies

Hear from local businesses (and local employees) who have had success with workplace learning and apprenticeships.

Meet Jane Barfoot and Joshua Taylor of Peninsula Growers. Josh started as a work experience student and has gone from strength to strength. His work based learning experience has led to permanent role and a career in horticulture right here on the peninsula.

Meet Laura Skvor who has risen from a local talent to be an international culinary star – and her career started right here on the Mornington Peninsula with a local apprenticeship. Come behind the scenes and hear what were the important foundation factors in her success.

Content created April 2024, reviewed February 2026

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