Grow Our Own Idustry Tours
Throughout August, Katie Pastro, Projects officer - Grow Our Own Western Riverina, has been busy coordinating a series of industry tours aimed at showing high school students the wide range of career opportunities available across the Riverina.
As part of the Grow Our Own initiative, Katie has organised and led a series of industry tours that give students a behind-the-scenes look at the diverse range of careers available locally. These experiences have taken students into workplaces across sectors like agriculture, food production, trades, logistics, health, and more, highlighting the real-world skills, people, and pathways that keep the Riverina thriving.
The tours are designed to bridge the gap between school and the workforce, helping students see the value of staying local and contributing to their community. For many, it’s the first time they’ve seen the scale and variety of opportunities that exist beyond their school gates.
Katie’s work has not only opened doors for students, it’s also strengthened connections between schools and local employers, laying the groundwork for future partnerships, work experience placements, and career pathways.
By the end of August, dozens of students will have taken part in these tours, each walking away with a clearer picture of what their future could look like and the confidence to pursue it.
