Victorian Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks has announced the opening of the second round of the Skills Solutions Partnerships Program.
The Labor Government is investing $4.75 million to support industry partnerships with Victoria’s TAFEs and dual sector universities to co-design and pilot innovative short courses.
The program targets priority sectors including advanced manufacturing and automotive.
Successful applicants will be invited to co-design new training and on-the-job learning models and then apply for up to $500,000 in matched funding to pilot their solution.
Round one supported six pilot projects across sectors such as manufacturing, clean economy, digital, construction, healthcare and social services – all with potential to expand and benefit more businesses and workers.
One project is helping industry reduce emissions by upskilling auto technicians to work with hydrogen-powered trucks and buses. Developed by Bendigo Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence and Foton Mobility Distribution, the course will train workers to safely service hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
“As we deliver a stronger and more sustainable economy, we're making sure more Victorian workers can access innovative training to build the skills needed in our modern economy,” Brooks said.
“We’ve seen fantastic results from the first round and I look forward to more bold ideas from industry and our leading training providers.”
Victorian Minister for Skills and TAFE, Gayle Tierney, says the program is an important part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to addressing the skills shortages in key industries.
“This funding supports Victoria’s TAFEs and dual sector universities to remain closely aligned with the needs of industry and our dynamic economy,” Tierney said.
To learn more or apply for Round two, visit business.vic.gov.au/ssp.