Industry experts across Victoria are being encouraged to sign-up to become TAFE teachers, with the launch of an incentive program.
Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney said the new TAFE Teacher Training Scholarship would offer up to 200 study assistance scholarships valued at $10,000 each 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,” Ms Tierney said.
“More than 87,200 students have now started a Free TAFE course since the initiative launched in 2019 – giving Victorians better access to the high-quality training they need for the State’s most in-demand jobs,” she said.
“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.”
Ms Tierney said the Scholarship Program sought to harness the skills and knowledge of the State’s industry experts to give students the highest quality, industry-focused training.
The Minister said experts interested in the Program should contact the TAFE and Training line hosted by the Victorian Skills Gateway.
The contact line can be accessed at this PS News link.
