Report of the program evaluation of ‘Dream Big’

This report has been researched and compiled for the Burnie City Council and for the community of Burnie to evaluate the effectiveness of the Dream Big program. Dream Big is a school-based program based in Burnie, which is situated on the North-West Coast of Tasmania and is the state’s most westerly city (Burnie City Council, 2010). Starting in 2013, Dream Big aims at improving student engagement and encouraging participation in post Year 10 education and training, ultimately leading to better school retention rates, a better overall quality of education, and enhanced employment opportunities within the region. It is a collaboration between the Burnie City Council, industry partners and education providers to engage students in conversations about post Year 10 education, training, business and industry, incorporating site visits for Year 5 students.