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Student mentoring takes education to the next level

Charlotte, a student at Maffra Secondary College, says she is ‘most definitely’ going to pursue a career in science, thanks to the In2Science mentor program.

Victorian Training Award fast tracks car-lover Sevag’s career

It’s nine years since Sevag started his apprenticeship with Mercedes Benz, and he couldn’t be happier with how his career has progressed.

New Tech School for Wyndham

Set to give students the skills they need for the 21st century, Students from 18 partner secondary schools in Wyndham will benefit from a high-tech learning environment in vital science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Kinglake Primary leads the way on engaging in science

The school’s students recently became published academic authors

Yarra Me School opens and gets kids back on track

The new Yarra Me School is open to support at-risk students to get back into mainstream education.

Awards celebrate international student achievement and teaching excellence

​The Victorian Global Learning Awards ceremony celebrated international students' contributions through volunteering, and helping local students develop global citizenship.

TAFE course empowers disability champion John

For disability and human rights advocate John Gee, a career in disability support was made possible with TAFE.

Educating and supporting refugee students and families

The Refugee Education Support Program (RESP) helps schools and teachers better meet the needs of refugee students and their families.

What we are striving to achieve

The Education State school targets reflect our focus on excellence and equity, and our goal to equip all students with the personal and practical skills to live the lives they want to live, and get the jobs they need.