The Victorian Government has launched Federation University’s Co-operative Centre of Excellence. Minister for Training and Skills and Minister for Higher Education Gayle Tierney opened the new centre for industry and education in Ballarat’s CBD. The Co-operative Centre of Excellence is home to new learning and teaching spaces, research facilities and purpose-built areas to support community and industry engagement. This includes new, modern breakout spaces, recording pods and focus group rooms.
The new spaces feature the latest audio visual and communication technology, making it the ideal venue for community events, functions, business meetings and education sessions.
This centre will help Federation University achieve its commitment to embed co-operative learning in all university degrees and TAFE courses. Through tailored educational pathways including Work Integrated Learning, students learn the skills they need to support local employers.
Federation University’s co-operative approach to learning continues to reap benefits for graduate students, with the University enjoying a 25-year partnership with IBM, with over 75 per cent of Bachelor of IT (Professional Practice) graduates being employed by the global information technology giant.
Government funding for the Federation University Co-operative Centre of Excellence was provided through the $350 million Higher Education State Investment Fund.
The Fund supports universities with capital works, applied research and research infrastructure projects that boost productivity and Victoria’s economy as the state recovers from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
