BACKGROUND
The SwinLocal partnership was first established in late 2016. It sought to formalise new and existing relationships between Swinburne and a number of individual Learn Local organisations. The SwinLocal partnership is timely given State Government policy priorities that include an expectation of greater TAFE/Learn Local collaboration.
SwinLocal Vision: Partnering for sustainable growth and to expand opportunities for adult learners, our organisations and the community.
Activities and outcomes to date include:
- Partnership with CHAOS Network to deliver a Carers Employment Support Program (DFFH funded)
- Development of seven high-quality pathways programs from Learn Local to accredited training (including; mental health peer work, aged care, early childhood education and care, real estate, commercial cleaning, digital literacy and try a trade)
- VCAL Scholarships awarded to LLO students to undertake VET courses at Swinburne campuses.
- Hosting of women’s career forums for the community
- Industry partnerships
- Trade Trailer for building and construction developed and used to deliver training in the community
- Community projects including kitchen garden at Seville Primary School and a heritage garden restored at Coonara Community House in Upper Ferntree Gully.
Partners
The partners to date include:
- Swinburne University of Technology – Pathways and Vocational Education section
- Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre
Learn Local Organisations:
- Cire Services – Yarra Junction, Lilydale and Chirnside Park
- Healesville Living and Learning Centre
- The Knox Learning Alliance – Incorporating The Basin Community House, Coonara Community House, Orana Neighbourhood House, Mountain District Learning Centre and Community Learning Centre (Rowville)
- Central Ringwood Community Centre
- North Ringwood Community House
- Arrabri Community House (Bayswater North)
- Yarrunga Community Centre (Croydon Hills)
- Mitcham Community House
- Mackie Rd Neighbourhood House (Mulgrave)
- Kew Neighbourhood Learning Centre
- Pines Learning (Doncaster East)
- Living and Learning @Ajani
- Alamein Neighbourhood and Learning Centre
- Glen Park Community Centre
- Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre
The Partners have a formal model of operations including a vision statement, a Charter and formal MOUs.
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