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Partner Profile: The Gordon Institute of Tafe
Premier kicks goals in Geelong’s North
Northern Futures has welcomed the announcement by Premier, Ted Baillieu that Geelong’s Northern suburbs will be one of the first two areas in the state to receive funding for a new Work and Learning Centre.
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Partner Profile: The Gordon Institute of Tafe
Pathways to a Brighter Future Realised
Northern Futures has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of over $355,000 to fund training and education opportunities for long term unemployed individuals within the Corio Norlane area.
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Partner Profile: The Gordon Institute of Tafe
Partner Profile: The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Northern Futures values its partnership with the Gordon Institute of TAFE who continues to be actively involved in programs implemented in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
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Logistics participants ready for work!
Logistics participants ready for work!
Northern Futures recently celebrated the graduation of participants in its Logistics and Supply Chain program.
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Challenge set for 3214 leaders
Challenge set for 3214 leaders
Northern Futures in partnership with the Leaders for Geelong program has launched a new initiative this year that will help to educate and motivate members of 3214 suburbs to lead their community into the future.
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TAC’s trainee program celebrates successful outcomes
TAC’s trainee program celebrates successful outcomes
A trainee program at the TAC assisting job seekers from the 3214 suburbs continues to enjoy great success with eighteen young people having now completed Business Administration traineeships.
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TAC is a leader in supporting YES trainees
TAC is a leader in supporting YES trainees
The partnership between the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) , Northern Futures, Neighbourhood Renewal, MENTOR and CREATE continues to strengthen with the organisation committing to continue its participation in State Government funded Youth Employment Scheme (YES) which has already yielded great outcomes for young people from Corio and Norlane.
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Vehicle Modification Specialists
Vehicle Modification Specialists
For Philip Royce, hiring an apprentice for his company was one of the best business decisions he’s ever made. The managing director of Vehicle Modification Specialists, (a vehicle repair and refurbishment company based in North Geelong) credits his decision to the Northern Futures initiative for helping him find his apprentice, twenty year old Daniel O’Hara.
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A Snapshot of Northern Suburbs’ Businesses Revealed
A Snapshot of Northern Suburbs’ Businesses Revealed
As part of Northern Futures’ strategic plan, the initiative has set out to look at ways of stimulating the local economy and continuing to develop a vibrant neighbourhood and retail precincts in Corio and Norlane.
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Partner Profile: Homes at CREATE
Partner Profile: Homes at CREATE
Northern Futures is happy to acknowledge its ongoing strategic partnership with CREATE. CREATE has been a major supporter for the Northern Futures project, offering funding towards the program’s ongoing initiatives.
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Northern Futures Website Launched
Northern Futures Website Launched
The Northern Futures Geelong website was officially launched by State Treasurer John Lenders recently.
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Northern Futures Website Launched
Northern Futures Launches Its Strategic Plan
Northern Futures officially launched its strategic plan on the 2nd March 2009 at the Geelong Harness Racing Club in Corio.
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