Griffith Adult And Community Education Program Scores 100 Percent Completion Rate

The Western Riverina Community College achieved a 100 per cent completion rate for its Adult and Community Education (ACE) program during the past financial year.

Funded under the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled program, the ACE program provides around 450 people each year literacy, numeracy and employment-enabling training.

The courses address foundation skills and cater to a variety of learners, including people experiencing unemployment, people with disability, Aboriginal learners and students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

WRCC plays a pivotal role in delivering training across Griffith, Leeton, Lake Cargelligo, Narrandera, Barellan, Yenda, Yanco, Hillston and Lake Wyangan.

Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education, Steve Whan congratulated WRCC during a visit to the region.

Minister Whan also visited major Griffith employer A&G Engineering, which is a key player in Australian manufacturing and actively involved in nurturing future talent.

The organisation employs five apprentices who are undertaking government-funded, fee-free apprenticeships in either a Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade or a Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade.

Minister Whan said education was the cornerstone of a thriving society. “My visit to Griffith reaffirms a commitment to promoting excellence in skills development,” Mr Whan said.

“A&G Engineering and the Western Riverina Community College are shining examples of organisations driving positive change for the Riverina community.

“A&G Engineering’s dedication to investment in apprenticeship programs aligns with our vision for a skilled and competitive workforce, essential for the future prosperity of the Australian manufacturing sector.

“Education is the pathway to opportunity and the ACE program at the Western Riverina Community College is making a real difference.

“By addressing foundation skills and health training needs, the College is empowering learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with disability and Aboriginal communities.”

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