Industry experts are being encouraged to sign-up as TAFE teachers, with a new incentive program funded by the State Government.
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale announced the launch of the new TAFE Teacher Training Scholarship, with up to 200 study assistance scholarships valued at $10,000 each to be offered to experts across a variety of in-demand industries, including health and community services, construction and electrotechnology.
The program will enhance the TAFE teaching workforce amid skyrocketing VET enrolments, which increased by 13 per cent to May compared with the same time last year.
More than 87, 200 students have now started a Free TAFE course since the initiative launched in 2019 to provide better access to high-quality training for the state’s most in-demand jobs.
The new TAFE Teacher Training Scholarship is also a unique opportunity for skilled workers seeking a career change or for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic to pass on their industry-relevant skills to TAFE
students.
Leading the campaign is electrician Bec Newman and registered nurse Ian Balducci, who collectively have decades of experience and both teach their trades at Chisholm TAFE.
“This initiative is a great opportunity for skilled workers to get involved at TAFE to foster the next generation of Victorian trades workers – and create a pipeline of skilled workers,” Ms Crugnale said.
“Enrolments are booming and we need more teachers. If you have the know-how we want you to sign-up to help train the next generation of Victorian workers.”
