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Stay-at-home parent Lea took the leap to study the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015 to enter an industry with high growth and strong demand.

After a long career in the music industry as an audio engineer and music producer, Antony made a bold career switch by studying the Diploma of Community Services CHC52015.

Victoria University Polytechnic is offering free courses to fast-track new workers into entry-level roles in Victoria’s rapidly recovering hospitality and tourism sectors – known broadly as the visitor economy.

Geelong apprentices have been honoured for their achievements at the 2022 Master Builders Victoria Regional Apprentice of the Year Awards. There were three major awards given out on the night, with VU Polytechnic apprentices taking out two of the three awards.

Samantha Page's passion for hair, make-up and beauty has translated into a successful career, and her own business.

The Work Ready Commercial Cookery Program fully supports aboriginal students from recruitment, through work ready training and into employment as an apprentice chef in top restaurants throughout Australia.

VU Polytechnic's Skills & Jobs Centre marked International Women's Day by celebrating the achievements of women in the construction sector and facilitating future engagement with employment, education and training opportunities.

On 8 March, staff from across VU Polytechnic and Higher Education attended an International Women’s Day event hosted by Polytechnic partners, CPB John Holland.

VU Polytechnic was once again the proud sponsor of the WYNnovation Festival, hosted by Wyndham City Council.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Sarah Dempsey found herself leaving a career of 12 years to try something new and pivot to a growing industry by studying the Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22334VIC.