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The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are expanding the Raising Expectations program to help young people in outofhome care and those who are care leavers pursue postsecondary educationUnder the National Skills Agreement the Albanese Government is investing 615 million in Victoria to improve vocational education and training VET engagement and completions particularly for those who have traditionally experienced barriers to education Over 2 million of this investment will support the expansion of Victorias Raising Expectations program delivered by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare The funding will expand the program to new institutions with a focus on TAFEs and continue supporting students with care experience to take up postcompulsory studies with existing partners The only program of its kind in the country Raising Expectations helps young people with outofhome care experience to succeed at TAFE and university Since 2020 almost 1000 individuals have completed their TAFE or university studies with support from the program Participants get personalised wraparound support services enhanced resources and new tools to succeed at TAFE and university The initiative aims to break the link between disadvantage and poor educational outcomes by helping learners at risk stay engaged in training and educationUnder the Improved Completions implementation plan agreed in March 2025 as part of the National Skills Agreement Victoria will expand the program to more standalone TAFEs This will improve access to VET for students across the state including those in regional areasQuotes attributable to Federal Minister for Skills and Training Andrew GilesFewer young people who leave care go on to tertiary education compared with the general population this is a statistic were determined to changeThe Raising Expectations program has already improved engagement retention and completions This expansion will help more Victorians by providing tailored academic financial and personal support to help students achieve success in their vocational trainingBy investing in initiatives like Raising Expectations the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are ensuring that TAFE remains at the heart of VET and no student is left behind Quotes attributable to Victorian Minister for Skills and TAFE Colin BrooksThis is about making sure young people with care experience get the support they need to succeedWere backing these students to stay engaged complete their training and build a strong future ensuring no one is left behindENDS
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