The Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education has opened the new Sunshine Skills Hub at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Minister Gayle Tierney said the new hub included a health and community services centre of excellence, an innovation and incubation space, and a learning commons and cafe.
“The innovation centre is equipped with teaching rooms complete with new technology to teach students advanced manufacturing, rapid prototype development and problem-solving skills,” Ms Tierney said.
“The centre will give students the opportunity to get hands-on experience using robotics, virtual reality, writing code [and] 3D printers,” she said.
“The Hub will also support the development of industry partnerships, and increase and expand vocational education opportunities.”
Ms Tierney said the Government had provided $10 million toward the project, with Victoria University and the Ian Potter Foundation providing $20 million and $5 million respectively.
She said the Sunshine Skills Hub would be an important link between Victorian schools, TAFEs, universities and industry.
“Victoria University has played a critical role for the past 100 years in providing the community practical training and its new Skills Hub will contribute to a thriving economy and the jobs of the future,” she said.
Ms Tierney said the Government was investing in TAFE facilities and campuses to transform skills training and help more Victorians get skilled jobs.
