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CATERING MILESTONE FOR TEAM FROM COOINDA HILL
December 2011
A group off five adults from Cooinda Hill at Traralgon have achieved a catering milestone.
The group has been undertaking training at Community College Gippsland in food handling, safety and preparation and have discovered a passion for cooking.
The group showcased their culinary talents, cooking an afternoon tea for staff at Cooinda Hill and Community… (continue reading »)
HAIR AND BEAUTY STUDENTS ON SHOW
November 2011
Some 50 students studying Hair and Beauty courses at Community College Gippsland (CCG) put their creativity to the test recently competing at the Colleges 2011 Hair and Beauty competition at the McMillan campus.
Creations from fantasy to modern and chic were paraded by students studying Certificate to Diplomas level courses at CCG’s… (continue reading »)
DOWTON PARK WETLAND TRANSFORMED AT YARRAGON
November 2011
Dowton Park Wetland at Yarragon has been transformed after a six month community revegetation project.
Some 13,500 wetland shrubs and trees have been planted, walking trails and interpretative signage installed.
Baw Baw Shire Councillors and staff officially opened the new Dowton Park Wetland on Tuesday October 18 recognising the massive contribution of volunteers and… (continue reading »)
GIFT FROM A GENERATION OF STRONG WOMEN TO ANOTHER
November 2011
An indigenous painting honouring maternal strength was a symbolic gift to farewell Chief Executive Officer of Community College Gippsland (CCG), Bernadette O’Connor.
CCG Business trainee and young indigenous artist, Jess Rose, presented a limited edition print of her first painting titled, Wild Child to Bernadette O’Connor at a dinner in Warragul for CCG Board members… (continue reading »)
ADULT EDUCATION BOOM CREATES DEMAND FOR INDUSTRY TEACHERS
November 2011
Trades people, farmers and others working in the business and community sectors are finding a new niche in teaching as the region experiences an adult education boom.
Community College Gippsland, Chief Executive Officer, Bernadette O’Connor, said there was continuing demand for qualified trainers in the VET sector in Gippsland to teach several skill shortage areas.
… (continue reading »)FARMING FOR BEGINNERS TAKES OFF
November 2011
New hobby famers and those working in jobs where they need farm skills or to use farm equipment are being given a helping hand.
Community College Gippsland has introduced a new Farming for Beginners program to give people an opportunity to learn hands-on skills handling livestock, using tractors, learning farm fencing, whole farm planning, animal… (continue reading »)
SUCCESS FOR YOORALLA HOSPITALITY TEAM
November 2011
A partnership with Yooralla First Base Leongatha and Community College Gippsland has enabled a group of intellectually disabled adults achieve a training milestone.
In a pilot project, seven participants have been undertaking Certificate III level training in Hospitality at Coal Creek’s Pig Whistle Café.
The project provides tailored training to meet the learning needs of… (continue reading »)
ON THE JOB LEARNING BENEFITS STUDENTS
November 2011
A hands-on learning approach to keep young people engaged and building their skills and experience is shaping up to benefit them and the South Gippsland community.
Students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) at Community College Gippsland in Leongatha have been getting a taste of the real world working with a range of… (continue reading »)