By XAVIER SMERDON
EDUCATION services in Wyndham have been given a much-needed shot in the arm with the opening of a new university facility in the heart of Werribee.
Deakin University and The Gordon Institute of TAFE created a new partnership to deliver the Werribee Learning Centre, which was officially opened last week.
Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University, Professor Jane den Hollander, opened the Centre with The Gordon’s CEO, Lisa Line.
“The South-West of Melbourne is increasing its demand for higher education with a 30 per cent increase in students enrolling in university over the last two years and an anticipated population growth of 6.2 per cent per annum,” Prof den Hollander said.
“It is our aim to provide pathways from school through TAFE and on to university and this centre will help build the jobs of the future in Melbourne’s West.”
Professor den Hollander said that the new centre would give Wyndham residents the opportunity to study closer to home.
“We know people tend to stay and work in the region where they study, so it’s imperative that we provide good pathways to a career outside of inner Melbourne and this is something we have been committed to since our beginnings,” she said.
The new centre, located in Bridge St Werribee, will offer commerce, arts, business, science and early childhood education degrees from Deakin University.
It will also offer a range of diplomas and certificate courses from The Gordon, including children’s services and construction.
For more information visit www.deakin.edu.au
