Welcome to the Student to Industry Program (SIP) website.

SIP is a non-for-profit organisation that has been active in the ACT community for 13 years.

SIP works will all ACT secondary schools, as well as many businesses and industry bodies, educational organisations, and community groups, and is committed to providing better outcomes for all.

In 2010 there will be some exciting changes to come for SIP, with many new opportunities being created. In previous years SIP has worked as part of the Career Advice Australia (CAA) program of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Under this arrangement SIP was a Local Community Partnership (LCP) funded to provide career and transition support and education to people aged 13-19 in the ACT.

Currently, SIP works closely with community groups, partnering them with schools and businesses to arrange and present a variety of programs and presentations. Community groups are a valuable resource to schools and young people. Within community groups there is a wealth of expertise and knowledge. SIP ensures that schools and young people are able to tap into this resource by incorporating community groups into tailored projects.

Through these programs students are able to make a valuable contribution to their community (and environment), and build strong relationships with members of their community.

Lions Clubs in the ACT have supported SIP a number of times, including helping students prepare for entering the workplace by running mock interviews in schools. Lions Club members have also acted as mentors to students at risk of not completing school. Projects, such as the Big Picture at Lions Youth Haven, help reengage Canberra College students by working with them on hands on projects, such as aquaponics and working with animals.

A project with the Woodworking Guild of the ACT increased young people's participation and engagement in learning. Skilled, experienced woodworkers shared their knowledge with students from Caroline Chisholm High School and Campbell High School, while working together on crafting items from wood.