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Regional Development Australia Central West (RDA) is excited to be hosting the inaugural TEN4TEN Leadership Dialogue – a unique opportunity for ten specially chosen Year 11 students to come together with ten community leaders for a fantastic two-way conversation and mentorship opportunity.
The students from across Orange, Blayney and Cabonne are invited to submit a written application of up to 100 words outlining why they believe they should be selected to participate in this program.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:
• Attend a meet and greet event, followed by dinner, with ten local community leaders and innovators
• Visit NSW Parliament House in Sydney with State Member for Orange, Phil Donato, MP
• Visit Parliament House in Canberra with Federal Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, MP
• Attend a Business Leaders Breakfast hosted by RDA Central West
• Connect with and be mentored by inspiring community leaders and innovators
• The ten inspiring mentors from a range of backgrounds, industries, and sectors have now been announced. They include:
• Amy van de Ven, Franchisee of Quest Orange
• Reg Kidd, Former Mayor of Orange and Deputy Chair of RDA Central West
• Phil Donato MP, State Member for Orange
• Andrew Gee MP, Federal Member for Calare
• Jack Evans, Retailer, Councillor at Orange City Council and President of Business Orange
• Hamish Munro, CEO of Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd
• David Waddell, CEO Orange City Council
• Julia Andrews, Director of External Engagement, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst & Orange Campuses
• Michelle Pryse Jones, Business Owner, Councillor at Blayney Shire Council and Board Member for Orange 360
• Jessica Hickman, Founder of Bullyology
Applications close Wednesday, 9 March and can be submitted online via www.rdacentralwest.org.au/projects/ten4ten/