Date and time 

Wednesday 7 August 2024, 10.00 am to 11.15 am  

Delivery mode 

In person in Dandenong (further information regarding location will be provided to enrolled participants) 

Audience   

Teacher, Senior Leader 

Description 

In a rapidly changing world of work, it is important for teachers to keep up to date with industry. By gaining current industry knowledge, teachers can ensure that what they teach is relevant to the real world. This relevance can make classroom learning more engaging for students and help prepare them for the future.  

To give teachers the opportunity to learn more about industry, visits have been organised with various employers. These visits are open to all teachers and are not necessarily subject specific.  

Please note all the industry visits are capped. Prior to the event, ISV will contact participants with further details. 

Research highlights teachers that have a greater understanding of industry can play a vital role in helping students to succeed in life beyond school. 

Yakult Australia 

Yakult’s “purpose-built” Australian factory is a technologically advanced manufacturing facility. It incorporates some of the latest food processing equipment. Strict standards apply to producing Yakult, ensuring 99% of the raw ingredients end up in the bottle. Based in Dandenong, the Yakult factory makes Yakult for Australia and New Zealand. 

This visit will enable participants to view the entire production process safely through large viewing windows, including the opportunity to taste the finished product. 

Key takeaways  

• increased knowledge of industry by experiencing it first hand
• awareness of the role teachers can play in supporting students’ transition during school and beyond
• understanding of how teachers can link the insights gained from the visit into their teaching and curriculum, to reflect the changing needs of the workplace
• ideas to further support the development of students’ skills valued in current and future workplaces
• opportunity to learn from industry professionals, engage with industry and share knowledge with other teachers back at school. 

Presenter information  

Maria Floudiotis  

Maria is the Education Consultant, Careers at Independent Schools Victoria. In her role, she provides high-level advice and support to Independent schools in relation to career education. Maria has a strong background in career development and education and has held leadership, consulting, teaching, lecturer, and career practitioner roles, in this field. She has diverse experience, having worked in schools, tertiary institutions, and corporate and government settings. 

Link(s) to relevant VRQA Standards 

• Curriculum and Student Learning – Student learning outcomes