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The Victorian Government is backing Victorians to build the skills they need for the jobs they want with more than 152 million over four years in new funding to support adult community education across the state and strengthen pathways to employmentMinister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney today announced the launch of the package which includes a new Learn Local Learning for Work program while visiting Cultura one of Geelongs largest Learn Local providers to see firsthand the power of workplace experiences in transforming livesThe new Learning for Work initiative will give preaccredited learners the chance to build confidence and gain valuable industry insights through immersive work experienceshelping bridge the gap between learning and employment Learn Locals will be able to apply for grants of up to 2000 as part of the initiativeThe 152 million funding secured under the National Skills Agreement from the Commonwealth will ensure Victoria delivers foundation skills including 59 million for preaccredited digital skills and 48 million for accredited literacy and numeracy training through Adult and Community Education providers It will also allow us to deliver the recently announced investment of 45 million to provide scholarships and professional development opportunities for adult community education teachers Cultura provides tailored programs for learners from migrant and refugee backgrounds with more than 88 of their students having never attended school The organisation offers preaccredited training in English digital skills aged care and community services all designed to meet local workforce needsPrioritising handson learning Cultura has already delivered a series of excursions for English language learners to places like Geelong Ports Cotton Ons Distribution Centre and Deakin University giving students a direct window into realworld job settings and the confidence to pursue further training or employmentThe Learning for Work program is designed to help more providers like Cultura embed these kinds of experiences into their courses Learn Locals will soon be able to apply for Learning for Work Grants to support the cost of employer engagement excursions and job shadowing opportunitiesThe Victorian Government has also launched a statewide Learn Local campaign to raise awareness of the free and lowcost courses available at more than 200 Learn Locals across Victoria helping people boost their literacy numeracy digital and employability skills close to homeTo find out how a Learn Local can help you visit Quotes attributable to Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle TierneyWith this new investment were ensuring Learn Locals have the support they need to give more Victorians skills experience and a real ticket to workLearn Locals like Cultura are creating real pathways into jobs by giving learners practical handson experience in the workplace and see whats possibleQuote attributable to Member for Lara Ella GeorgeCultura is changing lives here in Geelong by helping people build the skills and confidence they need to take the next step into work or further study and this new funding will help even more locals access those lifechanging opportunitiesQuotes attributable to Cultura CEO Joy Leggo OAMCultura is proud to offer training programs to learners from multicultural communities Our current activities focused on work experiences have been wellreceived by our learners and are an invaluable part of our course offeringsQuote attributable to ACFE Board Chair Dr Teresa De Fazio OAMWe are helping more people in our community gain the foundation skills and confidence they need to succeed ensuring noone is left behind
