LOCAL Year 9 students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture were given the chance to explore the industry at the Careers in Agriculture Taster Day held at the Rural Institute of Skills and Training (RIST) on Monday.
Hosted by RIST and Glenelg and Southern Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network (GSGLLEN), the day provided Year 9 students from Monivae College, Baimbridge College, Good Shepherd College, The Hamilton and Alexander College, Balmoral K12 College and Heywood Secondary College, with first-hand experience in the diverse career opportunities offered within the agriculture sector.