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30 June 2023
On Thursday 22 June, over 120 guests attended a six-course degustation at our student-training restaurant, VenU, for the biannual Victoria University Polytechnic Charity Dinner.
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30 May 2023
On 24 May 2023, VU Skills & Jobs Centre in collaboration with the College of Health and Community Services hosted the Careers in Health & Community Services Expo.
15 May 2023
Victoria Police recently celebrated the success of its Diversity Recruitment Program as 20 graduates from 17 different nationalities completed the 15-week program and were deemed ready to apply for the Victoria Police training program.
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26 April 2023
Be part of Victoria’s biggest student survey: share your opinion today.
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01 March 2023
VU Polytechnic successfully delivered the Visitor Economy Work Ready Program (Front-of-House Specialisation) to support the recovery and transformation of the Victorian visitor economy.
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21 February 2023
VenU has reopened its doors on 20 February and our team of culinary and hospitality students are delighted to welcome you back!
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15 February 2023
Interested in a career in the buzzing world of events, tourism and hospitality? Kara Davies, trainer at VU Polytechnic, shares her insights into opportunities in the industry and top tips for getting started.
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10 February 2023
VU Polytechnic is once again the proud major sponsor of the WYNnovation Festival.
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06 February 2023
The Victorian Government have made increased the eligibility for the Free TAFE for Priority Courses program, removing the upskilling rule for access and changing the once-in-a-lifetime limit within specific occupations.
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27 January 2023
Victoria University (VU) and the Victorian Government today welcomed new recruits to a three-year $64 million Digital Jobs program designed to equip up to 5000 mid-career workers with future-focussed digital skills.