Two schools in the Macedon Ranges will have access to high tech TAFE courses from term four.
Students at Gisborne Secondary College and Kyneton High School can now choose to develop their skills with work placement training while completing their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).
Known as Head Start, the courses will be delivered in partnership with the Gordon Institute, Holmesglen Institute, Swinburne University and Chisholm Institute to provide pathways to industry-endorsed qualifications.
The initiative forms part of a $4.7 million investment over the next four years to deliver the project.
The courses in technology and business will be offered at three pilot schools before being rolled out across the state, with possible expansion to adult education centres.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said it was a positive step for education in the community.
“Head Start is providing high-quality training and apprenticeship pathways for students, including our local secondary schools in Daylesford, Gisborne and Kyneton- providing industry with enthusiastic and dedicated employees who will become their workforce of tomorrow,” Ms Thomas said.
