Edition 70, August 2009

Funding boost for community education and training

Ninety-six million dollars will be invested in 150 projects to improve teaching and learning across the community education and training sector.

The funding will help support training and jobs by providing up to $1.5 million per project for community education organisations to build new training infrastructure and upgrade their existing facilities.

The new and upgraded infrastructure will support and improve training in employability, literacy and numeracy skills and help 'second chance' learners to get work or further training.

This initiative recognises the important role that community education and training providers play in supporting productivity in Australia.

The training provided in these community organisations will help prepare workers with recognised skills and assist them return to work when the economy improves.

The funding is part of the Investing in Community Education and Training element of the $500 million Teaching and Learning Capital Fund for Vocational Education and Training.

For a full list of the successful projects visit www.deewr.gov.au/tlcfvet

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