Soldiers Point Marina committed to supporting local students

by Lue Fagan on 19 Feb 2014 Soldiers Point Marina is very happy to reveal the continuation of sponsorship for Year 10 students from Tomaree High School and St Philips Christian College on the Tomaree Peninsula involved in the Real Futures Program. Support of $60,000 including student scholarships and another three year commitment to the Real Futures Program ensures our local students are gaining an employment advantage and assists them to make an easier transition from school to the workplace.

Ten thousand dollars for student scholarships will fund items such as books or tools etc for selected candidates' said Marina Manager Darrell Barnett.

The $50,000 funding supports many strategies currently in place such as Ready for Work Programs, Industry Workshops and Work Experience to enable students to gain as much hands on experience as possible before entering the work force.

'The Real Futures Program relies on industry funding with Soldiers Point Marina being a platinum sponsor. We are thrilled to be in the position to continue to contribute in such a positive way to our local youth and look forward to following their progress' said Mr. Barnett.

'The Learn to Sail Program was also initiated by Soldiers Point Marina for the benefit of Year 10 students at both the schools and we offer this complimentary 10 week program to the schools and students in addition to our $60,000. We love to see the students engaged and having fun' Mr. Barnett said.