Michaela Meade
Whittlesea Tech School will share in a $4.18 million cash splash from the state government to make it more high-tech than ever.
Education Minister James Merlino announced this week that the state’s 10 Tech Schools will share in the funding, helping them to invest in cutting-edge equipment to build secondary students’ science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills.
Whittlesea Tech School will receive a second benchtop milling machine, ensuring more students can see the creation of a product from start to finish.
This will aim to support pathways to advanced manufacturing industries.
Mr Merlino said the new equipment for the Tech Schools would help provide much needed skills.
“We know our fastest-growing industries and occupations need advanced STEM skills – and our Tech Schools make sure Victorian students have access to the technology to build the skills they need in the jobs of the future,” he said.
“We’re proud to be supporting our future workforce by investing in the high-tech equipment that makes STEM so engaging, challenging students to tackle real-life problems.”
The funding comes through the 2021-22 Tech School Equipment Renewal Fund.
According to the state government, equipment that is no longer required by Tech Schools is distributed to nearby secondary schools and TAFE providers.
