Shooting Stars has welcomed more trainees to the team this month as it continues to provide career pathways for young Aboriginal girls beyond school.
Year 12 student, DJ Calwyn, based in Halls Creek is set to commence a one-day a week on the job training role with support provided by Shooting Stars.
Shooting Stars has been key to DJ’s journey, a participant for five years, as she attributes her goal setting skills and growth in confidence to the program and its’ amazing staff. DJ has her eyes set on university upon graduating high school.
Also, a current year 12 student, Latisha Ranger will commence work with Shooting Stars for one-day a week at the Carnarvon site. Latisha has been a participant in the program since 2016 and states that the support provided has kept her at school.
The organisation also welcomes Waylene Merry, a program graduate from 2019, to the Mullewa team, three days a week, as she works towards completing her Certificate III in Sport and Recreation.
Shooting Stars Executive Officer Fran Haintz congratulated the girls on this achievement.
“Shooting Stars empowers young Aboriginal girls and women by providing a foundation for success,” said Haintz.
“Whilst Shooting Stars is a school educational engagement program, we also look to provide pathways for our participants beyond high school and into the workforce.”
“I congratulate these girls on this achievement and their invaluable support and knowledge they will bring in enhancing the delivery of our program.”
