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LEADAg stands for Leading, Educating and Developing the next generation of the agricultural workforce.

 agricultural education 
.& mentoring 

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LEADAg addresses the lack of opportunity for young people to gain practical, hands-on training and skills to make them employable as well as exposure to the opportunities within agriculture. Participation in the program provides young people with fundamental skills and support from industry mentors. Not only do they benefit from the skills development but also build the confidence and capacity to choose a career in the agricultural industry.

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 LEADAg 2025 

CHRRUP runs two LEADAg programs, LEADAg Youth (for 15 to 17 year-olds)
and
LEADAg Plus (for 18 to 30 year-olds).

2025 LEADAG PLUS
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! Complete your application form 
HERE.

Week 1: Tambo (10th-14th March). 

Week 2: Longreach (26th-30th May)

Click HERE to complete the expression of interest form if you would like to participate in LEADAg Youth in 2025.

If you are interested in being involved as a program mentor, sponsor or have questions about other LEADAg opportunities, please contact CHRRUP's Agriculture Workforce Officer, Meg Bassingthwaighte.

View the videos below to learn more about what you can experience with LEADAg!

 LEADAg Youth 

​For 15 to 17 year-olds keen to learn more about agriculture, and follow an agriculture career pathway.​

The program is run during the Queensland school holidays. 

See an example of the program structure below.

As this program is residential, accommodation and meals are provided.

No prior agriculture experience is required to apply.

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The 2024 LEADAg Youth program was generously supported by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN), an initiative of the Department of Agriculture
and Fisheries, and The Local Buying Foundation.

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Queensland Government
Local Buying Foundation
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 LEADAg Plus 

For 18 to 30 year-olds who are keen to build their agricultural skills, meet potential employers and follow an agriculture career pathway. See an example of the program structure below.

 

​​Thanks to generous sponsorship from RESQ+, there is no cost to attend the LEADAg Plus program.

No prior agriculture experience is required to apply.

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 LEADAg Youth 2023 

The LEADAg initiative was extended to a comprehensive, three week course in 2023. One-week blocks were held in April, June and September throughout the Emerald and Longreach regions. See the positive feedback from this year's participants in the video below.

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The LEADAg Youth program 2023 was funded by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network, the Local Buying Foundation and SQNNSW Innovation Hub.

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Queensland Government
Local Buying Foundation
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 LEADAg Pilot program 

The LEADAg pilot program was funded by the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network, an initiative of the Queensland Government.

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Queensland Government

 Pilot Student Testimonials 

Jackson Sam Hugh First Aid

 Industry Insights   Webinar Series 

The purpose of this series is to talk to industry leaders and mentors within the agricultural industry to identify and learn about the endless career opportunities available.

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To watch our previous webinars click the button below!

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 Subscribe for LEADAg Updates 

To be kept in the loop with all LEADAg updates, future programs and other LEADAg initiatives simply click the button below and fill in your details.

 RADIO INTERVIEW 

Listen to Meg Bassingthwaighte, CHRRUP's Agriculture Workforce Officer for Central Highlands & Central West Queensland, radio interview on ABC Western Queensland North West and Western Queensland Rural Report Program

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