The CEF is a not-for-profit organisation assisting disadvantaged rural and regional school leavers to transform their lives through education and training.

Forestry Corporation of NSW chief executive Nick Roberts said the donation was made as part of the corporation’s centenary celebrations.

“[We’re] proud to support the great work of the [CEF] to help young people from the bush further their education and training and build their careers,” Mr Roberts said.

“Over the past 100 years, forestry has proven to be a great career path for young people in rural and regional NSW.

“As a key member of an industry that employs around 22,000 people throughout NSW, Forestry Corporation continues that legacy today.”

CEF chief executive Sarah Taylor said the not-for-profit was delighted to welcome Forestry Corporation of NSW as a supporter of its work.

“Education, training and career support for country students and families is vital to ensuring that rural and regional Australia continues to thrive,” Ms Taylor said.

Since 1993, the CEF network of local foundations has given almost 4000 grants to disadvantaged young people across Australia.

Purchases have included toolkits for apprentices, laptops and textbooks for TAFE students, and travel to capital cities to study at university for remote students.

For more information about the Country Education Foundation, go to cef.org.au. 

For more information about Forestry Corporation of NSW, see forestrycorporation.com.au.