Local Werribee MP, Tim Pallas, has congratulated the Wyndham Community and Education Centre for being named a finalist Learn Local Awards.

Mr Pallas said the Wyndham Community and Education Centre was a finalist in the AMES Diversity and Innovation Award category.

Announcing the finalists while visiting Chelsea Learn Local organisation Longbeach PLACE today, Minister for Training and Skills Steve Herbert said the awards demonstrated the high-calibre of training taking place across the state’s Learn Local Organisations.

Mr Herbert said the awards showcase and celebrate the achievements of students, teachers and Learn Local organisations from across Victoria.

Award winners will share in $50,000 in prize money, and will be announced at the gala awards event at Collingwood Town Hall on September 10.

Finalists in the AMES Diversity and Innovation Award will receive $1,000 to recognise their fantastic work.

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Learn Local organisations, investing more than $16 million in supporting pre-accredited training delivery   to support learners of all ages develop new skills.

The sector will also be involved in further consultations regarding the independent VET Funding Review, which is advising the Andrews Labor Government on a more stable and sustainable funding model for all training providers, including Learn Locals.

To find out more about Learn Local, visit learnlocal.org.au

Quotes attributable to Minister for Training and Skills Steve Herbert,

“Victoria’s Learn Local organisations provide high-quality training in supportive and accessible environments close to home.”

“The Learn Local Awards showcase the very best achievements from across the sector, which every year helps more than 50,000 Victorians develop new skills and pursue their goals of getting work or going on to further education.”

Quotes attributable to Tim Pallas MP,

“This is a fantastic achievement by the Wyndham Community and Education Centre, which highlights the great work the Wyndham Community and Education Centre does in supporting our local community.”

Quotes attributable to ACFE Board Chair Rowena Allen

“Every day, Learn Local organisations support Victorians who have often faced barriers to education, such as disability, poor literacy or numeracy or newly arrived migrants, to engage in education and improve their lives.”