20 January 2017 The Federal Government recently announced that it will support a further 12 Pathways in Technology (or P-TECH) schools across Australia as the Coalition continues to expand its innovation and science agenda. Skilling Australia Foundation (SAF) has been contracted by the Federal Government to establish the 12 new pilot sites – located inContinue Reading »
‘Enhance Employment’ – Northern Messenger, Adelaide
18 January 2017 ST PATRICK’S Technical College, Edinburgh North, is partnering with the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) to become South Australia’s first P-TECH school, part of the Australian Government’s $4.3 million P-TECH pilot progra m. StPatsTech and DTC are working with employers from the defence industries sector to develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)Continue Reading »
‘The Educator’s Annual Hot List’ – The Educator, Australia
The Educator | December 2016 Who are the movers and shakers in education in Australia? Who are the pioneers? For the second year in a row, The Educator shines a spotlight on 40 individuals leading the way in the field Welcome to The Educator’s second annual Hot List. It’s an unenviable task compiling a definitiveContinue Reading »
‘Brighter Futures Stem from P-TECH’ – Ballarat Courier, Ballarat VIC
The Courier, Ballarat VIC | 05 Nov 2016 Pilot P-Tech program sprouts success for Ballarat students. Fiona Henderson discovers an innovative pilot program which is giving Federation College P-Tech students the chance to study technology both in the classroom and from those who use it very well. DAYMION Guru recently spent his school day studyingContinue Reading »
‘Modern workforce needs fresh vision’ – Geelong Advertiser, Geelong VIC
Geelong Advertiser, Geelong VIC by Rebecca Casson | 16 Sep 2016 Now, more than ever, supporting and encouraging our young people to finish their studies and further their employment opportunities is vital.Our region is undergoing significant changes in the labour market, and the exit of major manufacturing industries demands a shift to a more modernContinue Reading »
Business Leaders discuss Pathways in Technology in South Australia
Australia’s Federal Minister for Education and Training, The Hon. Simon Birmingham, addressed over 100 business leaders, students and community stakeholders at a P-TECH pilot launch in Edinburgh, North Adelaide earlier this month. Minister Birmingham talked about how the Year 9 students at the Geelong P-TECH have been participating in a taster year in 2016 andContinue Reading »
‘Making the Magic Happen’ – The Weekend Australian, Australia
06 August 2016 As a scientist and engineer who volunteers with CSIRO’s Scientists in Schools pro gram, I teach science and engineering in Australian and overseas schools as well as indigenous communities. One of the most rewarding things is to see the faces of children whose natural curiosity and sense of wonder is aroused byContinue Reading »
‘Tec-NQ to launch P-Tech pilot in North Queensland’ – Townsville Bulletin, Townsville QLD
06 August 2016 TEC-NQ strives to stay on the innovative edge of transitioning students from school to work focusing on the automotive, construction, engineering, information technology and electrical trades. In a recent announcement, Federal Minister for Education and Training, Simon Birmingham said that Tec-NQ would be one of 12 new Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) pilotsContinue Reading »
‘Bridging a Pathway to Success’ – The Educator, Australia
July 2016 With the P-TECH model, educators are at the forefront but industry and community are very much involved as well. The school’s model is made up of five key components: an innovative curriculum; innovative approaches to learning’ industry mentoring and support; a post school qualification; and links to employment.
‘Tech pilot promise for Burnie’ – Mercury, Hobart
28 June 2016 THE Turnbull Government would establish a pilot program in Burnie focusing on advanced manufacturing under its P-TECH (Pathways in Technology) program if it were re-elected. Education and Training Minister Simon Birmingham said the school would be one of 12 new P-TECH pilots as part of a $4.6 million commitment to open upContinue Reading »
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