The Inner Northern Local Learning and Employment Network (INLLEN) is an independent community organisation which builds partnerships and strategies to improve education, training, and employment outcomes for young people across Darebin, Merri-bek and Yarra.
Our Key Initiatives & Programs
Vocational Mentoring Exchange (VME)
VME recruits, trains and supports vocational mentors from all walks of life to assist young people from the inner north of Melbourne in their career transition journey.
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Structured workplace learning (SWL) placements allow students to integrate on-the-job experience with secondary study.
Industry Speaker Bank (ISB)
The Industry Speaker Bank (ISB) offers a comprehensive range of industry engagement opportunities tailored to elevate your students' career exploration journey.
Real Industry Job Interviews (RIJI)
Real Industry Job Interviews provides young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to take on the current job market.
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Pathways to Creative Industries Project
The Pathways to Creative Industries project is a co-designed transition strategy model with students from the NCAT Technology and creative industry professionals.
Merri-bek TAC L2P Program
The Merri-bek L2P Program assists disadvantaged young people to gain the 120 hours of driving experience required to gain their Probationary Licence, and to become good safe drivers.
Youth Enterprise Hub (YEH)
The Youth Enterprise Hub has been established to promote awareness of youth enterprise, trial entrepreneurial curriculum, and (with the assistance of the wider community of Melbourne's inner north) support enterprise implementation in schools.
Jobs For Youth (JFY) Careers Hub
The Jobs for Youth Careers Hub includes local jobs data, an entry-level job searching tool, employment opportunities and a range of youth-specific career events and activities.
VIC VICE -Virtual Industry Career Experience
VIC VICE is a virtual reality platform allowing students to see, touch and experience different workplaces.