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Victoria University Polytechnic has bolstered its offering by transitioning to adjusted modes of delivery, including remote delivery of education and training programs, to support students and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Congratulations to VU Polytechnic carpentry apprentice Angus Muir who was recently awarded as Geelong Training Provider Apprentice of the Year!

Joe grew up in Aleppo, Syria. He first learnt about hairdressing from his mother, who taught Joe skills he could take anywhere in the world. After a terrible tragedy, Joe lost his mother in the war and fled to Lebanon where he worked as a hairdresser and applied for a visa to Australia.

The Victoria University Polytechnic leadership team has been taking decisive action to help keep our community, and the wider community safe since the escalation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

After briefly pursuing an acting career, Justen Petch realised that he needed a role that would pay the bills but also allow him to express his creativity. Read more about Justen.

VU Polytechnic is a proud sponsor of the WYNnovation Festival, sharing the newest ideas and latest innovations with Melbourne’s renowned and inspirational entrepreneurs. Find out more about this partnership.

Students in Melbourne’s west now have access to the new Sunshine Skills Hub at Victoria University.

Wyndham Tech School hosted the first ever GameDev Convention. The convention allowed high school students to become immersed in the video game development industry in an authentic way.

VU Polytechnic business students were invited to attend an industry workshop with PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The visit allowed our students to learn more about the company and ask questions about CV writing, interview tips and what to expect in the workforce.

VU Polytechnic held workshops with KOTO (Know One, Teach One), a non-profit social enterprise that empowers at-risk and disadvantaged youth held in Vietnam. Students were able to exercise their skills in French based cuisines and technique, while utilising seasonal ingredients sourced in Vietnam.