13 December 2019
New Funding To Boost Training And Industry Partnerships
August 8, 2019
More TAFEs and training providers are working closely with industry to create training programs to address skills shortages and develop technology that improves productivity, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today announced that applications are now open for the next round of grants from the […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Training and Skills
Boost For Free TAFE As Enrolments Surge In Ballarat
August 6, 2019
The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled a major funding package to support the growth in enrolments that its landmark Free TAFE initiative is driving across Victoria. Representing the Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney, the Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle today visited FedUni TAFE’s Ballarat campus to meet with students and teachers who will […]
Training Support For Victorians Leaving Out-Of-Home Care
August 1, 2019
The Andrews Labor Government is helping break the cycle of disadvantage by providing extra support for care leavers and young people in out-of-home care so they can more easily access high quality education and training. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today visited La Trobe University’s Shepparton Campus to announce more […]
Massive Funding Boost For Defence Technology Training
July 30, 2019
Victorians wanting to pursue a career in the defence technology and manufacturing sector will soon have access to new cutting-edge training, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today visited leading Victorian manufacturing firm A.W. Bell in Dandenong South to announce an $855,000 grant to deliver […]
2019 Learn Local Awards Finalists Announced
July 30, 2019
Learners, teachers and education providers from across Victoria will be recognised for their work transforming lives through community education at this year’s Learn Local Awards. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today visited Wellsprings for Women in Dandenong and congratulated learners and practitioners for achieving multiple nominations in this year’s awards. […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Training and Skills
Directors Appointed To Further Boost Governance At GOTAFE
July 12, 2019
Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today announced the appointment of 33 directors for Victoria’s TAFEs, further strengthening the sector across the state, following unprecedented investment from the Andrews Labor Government. An independently-chaired panel supported by a professional recruitment firm were engaged to help select the TAFE directors, with specific consideration […]
Directors Appointed To Further Boost TAFE Governance
July 12, 2019
Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney today announced the appointment of 33 directors for Victoria’s TAFEs, further strengthening the sector across the state following unprecedented investment from the Andrews Labor Government. An independently-chaired panel supported by a professional recruitment firm were engaged to help select the TAFE directors, with specific consideration […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Training and Skills
Massive Boost To Cyber Security Training In Ballarat
July 11, 2019
Students in Ballarat will soon have access to state-of-the-art technology and training to get the skills they need for the jobs they want in the booming IT sector, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney and the Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today visited FedUni TAFE’s Mount Helen campus […]
Horsham Students To Share In Massive Training Boost
July 4, 2019
Students will have access to better training opportunities to get skills for in-demand jobs across the Wimmera and Grampians regions, thanks to a suite of new projects funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today visited FedUni TAFE’s Wimmera campus to announce more than $1.1 million for five projects […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Training and Skills
First Free TAFE Graduates Rolling Up Their Sleeves For NDIS
June 27, 2019
The first cohort of Free TAFE students are graduating from their courses and beginning to secure jobs in Victoria’s high-demand industries, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s landmark Free TAFE initiative. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today visited Bendigo TAFE to congratulate students […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Training and Skills
