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New Ed Centre for Latrobe Valley

November 2009

ECG - Education Centre Gippsland has officially opened a brand new adult education and training complex in the Traralgon CBD to meet growing skills needs of business and the community.
The new facility in Church Street comprises 8 training and meeting rooms, and a modern hair and beauty training salon open to the community.continue reading »)

Program puts youth on career track

November 2009

A new Youth Employment Program (YEP) to help young people in Drouin and District get their careers on track is proving its worth with 28 young people now in work or training as a result of taking part.
Education Centre Gippsland (ECG) is delivering the program through funding support from the Drouin & District… (continue reading »)

Goat specialist shares research knowledge

November 2009

Students and local goat farmers had the opportunity to learn first-hand from one of Australia’s leading goat research scientists, Dr Bruce McGregor during a visit to ECG McMillan’s Warragul campus.
Dr McGregor is recognised for his research in goat husbandry, goat nutrition, grazing management and rare natural fibres including mohair, cashmere, alpaca, and wool.continue reading »)

Boost for Gippsland horticulture

November 2009

A boost for local horticulture industries with ECG McMillan offering a first in Gippsland – a new Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture to assist people to increase their Horticultural skills, advance in their workplace, or set up their own business.
The Victorian accredited course has been developed in response to industry demand for people with… (continue reading »)

Applause for new live music event

October 2009

The success of ECG’s first live music night held at the McMillan campus at Warragul recently has sealed it as a monthly event.
Seventeen local musicians and singers performed before an audience of 70 people with a highlight of the night an open jam session where performers played together unrehearsed adding a surprise element… (continue reading »)

New Platform for Local Musicians

October 2009

Local musicians and singers wanting to jam together, extend their skills, or perform before a live audience have a new opportunity in Warragul with ECG McMillan set to launch a live music night to be held at the campus each month. The first evening is planned for Friday October 16 with a variety of music… (continue reading »)

ECG to deliver Bushfire Recovery Project

September 2009

ECG - Education Centre Gippsland has been awarded a Commonwealth Government contract to deliver the Bunyip Ridge Bushfire Recovery project to replace farm and community infrastructure destroyed during last Summer’s devastating bushfires.
The project will provide paid employment for 30 people for a six month period with preference given to job seekers whose jobs… (continue reading »)

Students enjoy new ‘Jobs Around Us’

September 2009

Year 10 students at Neerim District Secondary College have been getting a close up look at the range of industries and jobs available right on their doorstep.
‘Jobs Around Us‘ is a new initiative launched by Education Centre Gippsland Local Community Partnership (ECG LCP) which involves taking students on tours of local businesses and… (continue reading »)

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