The Lawler Labor Government is ensuring students in Central Australia are work ready and on a pathway to employment through Vocational Education and Training (VET).
Currently, 425 students in the Red Centre and surrounding areas are undertaking a VET course, earning them qualifications in areas such as construction, hospitality and agriculture, growing our skilled workforce, supporting local businesses and opening doors to new working opportunities.
Located 130 kilometres west of Alice Springs the Lawler Labor Governments first on-country training hub has been a major success.
Opened in February 2024, the Tjuwanpa Outstation Resource Centre has already facilitated 41 remote students to undertake VET courses ranging from construction to tourism and community services.
Students from Centralian Senior College are accelerating their career pathways into the automotive industry through the Territory Labor Government's partnership with Repco.
The program, VROOM, provides Vocational Education Training focusing on car servicing and repair, and is facilitated on-site at Centralian Senior College's school workshop with industry leaders from Repco.
Following this programs major popularity and success in Alice Springs, Repco is strongly considering expanding the model further across the Territory and interstate.
In 2023, 166 students in the Central Region earned VET qualifications, however following major investment in Vocational Education and Training by the Lawler Labor Government and opening a landmark on-country training centre that number is expected to increase in 2024 by over 250 students.
Integrating more students into VET courses is a priority for the Lawler Labor Government, allowing especially remote children to explore their passion and aptitude in practice, real-world applications leading to more students in the workforce.
Quotes attributed to Chief Minister, Eva Lawler:
"The Lawler Labor Government is opening new doors of opportunity for Territory students as we look to build on the 2,100 plus students who enrolled in a VET course in 2023.
"My Government will continue to deliver more VET courses for more students across more of the Territory in our education system which is now fully funded through a $1 billion budget boost.
Quotes attributed to Minister for Education, Mark Monaghan:
"The Lawler Labor Government knows VET courses have the potential to change lives for the better; paving the way for ongoing learning and preparing students for the workforce of the future.
"Under the Lawler Government students have never had more opportunities, with a $110 million investment directly into building the workforce of the future, a landmark on-country training centre and a billion dollar education investment set to transform the landscape of Territory learning.
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