Frankston is one step closer to gaining a new high-tech digital TAFE training facility.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills and Training Gabrielle Williams today revealed designs for the Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence at Chisholm Institute's Frankston campus.
Designed by Tectura Architects, the new facility will include simulation labs for cyber activities and emerging technologies, alongside hardware, robotics and server spaces where students can gain hands-on experience.
The spaces will be equipped with immersion screens, interactive displays, optimised computers and special lighting.
The facility will be supported by satellite campuses co-located within businesses and organisations across Australia.
This $30 million Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence is jointly funded by the Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments to address crucial shortages in digital skills.
Over the next 10 years, over 1.2 million Victorian workers will need digital skills - including foundation skills to enable them to participate in work and the community.
We're preparing students for the future with the skills they need for in-demand careers in growing and emerging digital technologies through the Centre of Excellence, industry and TAFEs.
Victoria is home to four national TAFE Centres of Excellence. The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are partnering to deliver the:
- Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence, led by Melbourne Polytechnic
- Home and Community Care Centre of Excellence, led by Holmesglen Institute
- Renewable Energy TAFE Centre of Excellence, a consortium of TAFE Gippsland, South West TAFE, Holmesglen Institute and Federation TAFE.
Victoria's national Centres of Excellence work closely with all Victorian TAFEs, as well as other TAFEs and Centres of Excellence across Australia.
A Liberal-One Nation Coalition would put TAFE and Victorian jobs at risk. Labor is backing TAFE, investing in new facilities and giving Victorians the skills they need for the jobs of tomorrow.
As stated by Deputy Premier and Minister for Skills and Training Gabrielle Williams
"Frankston is one step closer to a world-class training facility that will give students the digital and technology skills they need for the jobs of the future."
"This Centre of Excellence will put Victoria at the forefront of digital skills training, giving TAFEs and industry the tools to train the workforce our state needs."
As stated by Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke
"This is a major investment in Frankston, giving local students access to cutting-edge technology and hands-on training right here in the community."
"The Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence will ensure TAFEs across Victoria and Australia can access new and better ways to deliver the training and skills we need now and into the future."
As stated by Federal Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles
"We want Victorians to have the very best opportunities to get skills that lead to great careers - and the Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are backing them in every step of the way."
"This TAFE Centre of Excellence will bring the best of TAFE together with the expertise of industry, to ensure Victoria and Australia is leading the way in the digital and technology skills of the future."
As stated by Chisholm Institute(opens in a new window) Chief Executive Officer Stephen Varty
"As technology rapidly transforms industries and jobs, Chisholm's Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence will play a critical role in ensuring Australians are equipped for the workforce of the future."
"The Centre of Excellence will help deliver the training and skills needed by students, workers, educators and industry to navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy."
