When an opportunity to get more involved with high school students became available, the team at Franklin Plumbing & Gas saw a win - win opportunity. The demand for trades continues to escalate and with it, comes the need for more training especially for students prior to leaving school as well as more clearly defined career pathways.
𝗠𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺ed 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. Mrs Mel Frazer as Industry Liaison Officer joined John in the new Professional Development Hub recently for the giant cheque handover.
John is keen to provide hands on support for students keen on looking at a trade as a career. “We fully acknowledge the hard work and determination of staff and students at Beaudesert State High. By providing support with additional funding we know the school can help students gain a stronger, more secure future. This is good for students and the community, which is good for all of us”
“Schools are the hub of strong resilient communities such as Beaudesert and with the support of local business we can achieve so much more. We thank John and Emelie and the team at Franklin Plumbing & Gas for coming onboard. Local involvement means we know we can continue to do more for students.” highlights Mr Grant Stephensen, Principal Beaudesert State High.
The financial support provided through this sponsorship agreement will provide more opportunities for students and staff including:
- Improved access to IT resources for all students
- Upgraded and expanded student well-being space and the provision of a full-time school nurse
- Improved amenities and increased green spaces in student break areas
- Provision of uniforms and equipment for Signature Programs
- Identifying new pathways into local employment for our senior students