TAFE at VU is characterised by a focus on relevant, work-based learning initiatives and a strong connection with business and industry.
Workforce Development Services provide consultancy services to businesses and enterprises. These include the full range of Human Resource Development products and services. The team manages the University's skills recognition services including two Skills Stores.
Skilling Business provides a free service for small-medium enterprises under the Victorian Government’s Skills for Growth Program. We provide a number of benefits for businesses and staff. Our dedicated team of industry specialists work with you to skill your workforce.
Skilling Business is a consortium between Victoria University and Australian Industry Group.
Industry Connect provides a gateway for employers seeking technical and professional development to up-skill and re-skill their workforce.
Short courses are also available for your individual, professional, specialist or personal interests that provide pathways into and transitions within industry.
VU’s extensive range of industry based education, training and assessment services provide industry-relevant skill sets, competencies, compliance and licensing training and assessments, as well as customised professional development workshops and programs that focus on your specific needs.
Our services can be presented at our state-of-art training facilities across Melbourne, or in-company at your workplace.
For all general enquiries contact Industry Connect on (+61) 3 9919 7914 or e-mail industryconnect@vu.edu.au
Contact us to arrange a Workforce Development Specialist to meet with you in person for a no obligation discussion about your enterprise's particular needs and interests.
Workforce Development Services
Victoria University
PO Box 14428
Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia
Tel: (+61) 3 9919 7914
Email: workforcedevelopmentservices@vu.edu.au
TAFE Industry News brings you information on VU's partnerships with business and government authorities with learning and training needs.
TAFE Industry News November 2009.
Victoria University operates two Skills Stores. Skills Stores are a Victorian Government service that make Victoria's vocational education and training (VET) system more accessible and easier to understand.
Central Melbourne Skills Store (CMSS)
225 King Street, Melbourne 3000
Tel: (+61 3) 9919 7886
Email: skillsstore@vu.edu.au
VU, through the School of Enterprise, runs CMSS with consortium partner WPC.
North Western Skills Store (NWSS)
Room N1.09, Beanland Building, Footscray Nicholson
Tel: (+61 3) 9919 6203
Email: skillsstore@vu.edu.au
Contact: Skills Store Manager, Sothy Warnakula
Email: sothy.warnakula@vu.edu.au
Tel: (+61 3) 9919 6203
VU through the School of Finance and Library runs NWSS with consortium partner VETASSESS.
VU has been approved by the Australian Government, through Trades Recognition Australia, to conduct formal skills assessments for the Temporary Worker Visa 457.
A skills assessment is just one part of the entire 457 visa application. Find out how to apply and make sure you understand all the current requirements.
The New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) is an Australian Government initiative that helps eligible unemployed people to establish their own new viable business.
The Victoria University NEIS program, delivered by School of Enterprise, incorporates:
During training successful applicants will gain valuable skills and knowledge in business planning, market research, and financial planning. Upon completion of training and approval of a business plan participants could be eligible for NEIS assistance which may include:
Information sessions are held at Footscray Nicholson and City King campuses. Training is held at Sunshine, Werribee, St Albans and Footscray Nicholson Campuses.
Information for NEIS applicants.
For further information, contact Haefa Adam, NEIS Coordinator
Phone: 9919 7880
Page last updated: Monday 4 January 2010
