Training values reach out

CHISHOLM is Victoria’s Large Training Provider of the Year.
The Dandenong-based institute received the honour at the 60th annual Victorian Training Awards on 26 September.
CEO Maria Peters said Chisholm was a proud public Tafe provider and that last year was “the best year in our history”.
“This award recognises the quality of our training, our clear strategy, the commitment of our people that lead to strong operational results,” she said.
Ms Peters said last year Chisholm aggressively continued a transformation to ensure it was strong and sustainable, and played a key role in industry and community success.
“This award reflects the courage, commitment and work of our staff through a period of significant change,” she said.
“They have successfully balanced remaining true to our core values, and delivering quality educational products, with the need to be resilient, adaptive, to embrace commercial imperatives.
“Our students succeeded, our partnerships grew locally to internationally, our relationships with industry strengthened and we remained embedded and committed to our region.”
Ms Peters said a student-centred approach set Chisholm apart.
“From the time they inquire to enrol with us to when they graduate,” she said.
Chisholm is the largest vocational training provider in Victoria’s south-east, covers senior secondary school programs through to customised workplace training projects and offers qualifications from certificates to higher education degrees.