Education agreement to benefit students
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Education. Media Release
"Secondary students in Newman and Port Hedland are set to benefit from a new agreement between the State Government and BHP Billiton Iron Ore. Education Minister Liz Constable signed an $855,000 one-year deal at ceremonies at the Newman and Hedland senior high schools. The deal is part of the multi-million dollar Pilbara Education Agreement, launched in 2005.“The agreement will provide real opportunities for students, including more training and the ability to pursue mining-related careers,” Dr Constable said. Not only will this agreement boost school retention rates and create brighter futures for our students, it will in turn build a more vibrant and sustainable community.”