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VU Polytechnic recently partnered up with Women Onsite to offer 'Try a Trade' was a chance for women to learn more about the trades industry and network with liked-minded and industry tradeswomen.

Daniel was working in retail, selling music instruments, when he was drawn to a career in IT. He found Victoria University Polytechnic to be the perfect fit, saying the encouragement he received while studying his cyber security course pushed him ahead.

Anna hadn’t studied since the age of 19 but had always been interested in writing. VU’s dual-sector approach, and the flexibility of both online and face-to-face classes helped her return to study as a mature age student.

Three VU Polytechnic carpentry apprentices from the Geelong area have swept the 2021 Master Builders Victoria Apprentice of the Year southwest region awards.

After leaving high school halfway through his final year, Daniel Hall was apprehensive about going back to study. He had worked as a chef and in retail but was looking to change career. He says VU’s approach to learning made him believe he could succeed.

VU Polytechnic’s inaugural ‘Skills and Careers: Your Way’ program recently kicked off at the new Sunshine Skills Hub. The free eight-week program is focused on women looking to get back into the workforce or change careers.

Guido Melo took his emerging writing career to the next level by enrolling in the CUA50118 Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing at Victoria University. He is now an esteemed author and panelist based in Naarm (Melbourne), and has won poetry awards and short story writing competitions.

At age 16, Faiza Shafai began her journey at Victoria University with a Diploma of Business (Enterprise). She is now studying a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and aims to become a Chartered Accountant upon graduation.

VU Polytechnic is offering free, short, accredited training to help customer-facing workers identify and manage the ongoing risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections. Applications now open.

Emily Fien began her career in public service before becoming a television presenter and an advocate for young Aboriginal people. Following a family tragedy, the Kulin/Yorta Yorta woman decided to focus her strengths as a mentor into a rewarding career, beginning with VU Polytechnic's Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.