Vic Liberals pledge $222m for 10 technical colleges


The Victorian Coalition has unveiled a $222 million plan for ten technical colleges that would be modelled on a South Australian vocational training program if elected in November.

Victorian Opposition leader Jess Wilson over the weekend said the ten colleges would give 5,000 secondary students “hands-on vocational education and training in trades” like plumbing, electrical and carpentry.

Unlike existing Tech Schools, which expose students to technology, industry and STEM careers …

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