The Andrews Labor Government is partnering with three Victorian universities to provide real-life work experience to student teachers in the Wimmera, delivering a strong pipeline of skilled workers.
Minister for Education James Merlino on Wednesday (4 Aug) announced a landmark agreement has been secured with Deakin, Federation and Australian Catholic Universities to provide an extra 60 placement opportunities for pre-service teachers in Horsham.
The program will provide placements of up to 25 days and builds on the partner universities’ work to date in Horsham—expanding the number of available placements and increasing focus on specialist schools and inclusive education.
A new Teaching Academy of Professional Practice will also be formed under the agreement to support schools hosting pre-service teachers—with Federation University in Horsham to become a hub for the school and university partners.
The agreement runs from July 2021 to the end of 2022, giving the partner universities an opportunity to explore long-term support networks for rural and regional teachers’ education.
The Victorian Budget 2021/22 invested $4.8 million in programs to support Victoria’s emerging teachers—including two new Teaching Academies of Professional Practice partnerships between schools and universities and further support for ten existing partnerships to be developed.
The Budget also includes a $383.8 million investment in the skills and training sector to ensure more Victorians get the training they need for in-demand jobs.
Merlino said, “We’re thrilled to be helping an extra 60 emerging teachers into schools across Horsham, where they will not only help our kids thrive but also receive the support they need to become great school teachers and leaders.”
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