Community Colleges Australia (CCA) joined together with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, ACE Victoria and Adult Learning Australia to support an Adult and Community Education (ACE) sector statement submitted to the Hon Gayle Tierney, MLC, the Victorian Minister for Training and Skills.
The Statement notes that:
“The Victorian State Government has made significant progress in addressing...
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Community Colleges Australia welcomes the Government’s announcement of a VET review
Community Colleges Australia (CCA) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an independent review of Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system.
The Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, has appointed the Hon Steven Joyce (pictured), former New Zealand Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment and former Minister of Finance, to lead...
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Victorian election results
Community Colleges Australia (CCA) has congratulated the Andrews Government in Victoria on its return to Government in Saturday’s election.
Victoria’s Learn Local network of not-for-profit training providers is the most extensive in Australia, and a model for the rest of the country. As a statutory authority, the
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Community Colleges Australia Conference Summary: Sydney, 13-15 November 2018
The Community Colleges Australia (CCA) Conference – with the theme “Taking the Lead: Building Community” – took place on 13, 14 and 15 November in Sydney. CCA’s CEO, Dr Don Perlgut, reports.
By the end of the two days of Conference sessions it was clear: CCA had indeed “taken the lead” in marking...
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Community Education Student of the Year Winner Announced
Community Colleges Australia (CCA) has announced the winners of its 2018 “Community Education Student of the Year” Awards.
The Awards celebrate the achievements of Australia’s adult and community education students, based on career and study; communication, team and leadership skills; and community and other activities.
Lakisha Sloane (pictured above), nominated by Robinson Community College,...
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Community Colleges Australia new Board of Directors
Community Colleges Australia (CCA) has elected three new Directors at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Wednesday 14 November in Sydney.
The three Directors elected at the AGM are:
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- Joanne (Jo) Martin, CEO of Central Coast Community College (pictured), a new addition to the Board of Directors;
- Michelle Simpson, CEO of Tamworth Community College, re-elected...