Hume is set to be home to a new tech school.
Victoria’s next big build will be the renewable energy transition – delivering cheaper, more reliable renewable energy into the grid and creating 59,000 jobs.
Education minister Ben Carroll announced applications for the $10 million Tech Schools Clean Energy Equipment Fund (CEEF) are now open.
“Our secondary school students will have even more opportunities to pursue a career in renewable energy,” he said.
“The Fund will ensure students have access to the latest industry-standard equipment so they can be best placed to become successful in the renewable energy sector in the future.”
The Tech Schools Clean Energy Equipment Fund is part of the state governments plans to create six new Tech Schools, including one in Hume.
Tech Schools work with local secondary schools and industry partners to deliver practical and future career-linked STEM education that students need to succeed in areas such as renewable energy, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
Hume Mayor Cr Naim Kurt is proud to see Hume as one of the new locations.
“Hume City Council has been a strong advocate for skills-based education and a future tech-school in the Hume area that would give locals a pathways to explore their passions and prepare them for a career of the future,” he said.
“In 2015 Council wrote to the Minister of Education requesting support to establish a tech school in Hume, this was followed up with a joint plan to establish one with the support of Kangan TAFE.
“We are proud that after many years of advocacy, Hume has been considered as one of six locations by the Allan Labor Government for a new Tech School, delivering a STEM program for students.
“This will ensure students keep pace with technology advancements and sustainability and aligns with Hume City Council’s Climate Action Plan 2023-2028 objectives, committing to a carbon neutral target for Council operations by 2030.”
