Kade participated in the Storylines School-based Apprenticeship as part of his Year 11 program, working on a cattle property at Nowra Hill in NSW, and hopes to go on to study Veterinary Sciences at university.

Kade’s story is one of a series of real-life stories where kids and parents talk about their experiences of Vocational Education and Training. It’s part of a joint project between the Australian Parents Council (www.austparents.edu.au) and the National Careers Institute (nci.dese.gov.au) to highlight to parents the unexpectedly wide range of opportunities modern VET programs offer young people.

Story contributed by Sharon Leifer from APC Media & Communications. Published in 2021.