Grenfell residents will have greater access to future-focused training, following TAFE NSW’s recent purchase of a property to construct a modern Connected Learning Centre here in town.
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As local residents may be aware the assistant Minister for Skills the Hon Adam Marshall MP visited Grenfell on Wednesday October 4, 2017 and announced plans for Grenfell to have a new, modern vocational education campus, called a Connected Learning Centre (CLC).
The states first four CLCs have been established in Northern NSW and are delivering high quality training and services to students.
The NSW Government is committed to delivering an innovative, next generation CLC in Grenfell.
In this regard TAFE NSW are currently in the process of purchasing Council land at 44-46 George Street, Grenfell, being Lot 1 DP 1086673 and Lot 4 Sec 17 DP 758473 (Area 2612m²) (the vacant land adjacent to the Band Hall area).
As TAFE intends to lodge a Development Application (DA) due process and diligence, particularly in regards to community consultation, will be adhered to as the DA will be on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for comment.
TAFE NSW will also be undertaking community consultation by having their staff available in the Grenfell Community Hub to allow the public to inspect the proposal during the exhibition period.
TAFE staff will be completing this consultation in the Community Hub conference room in Main Street on Thursday afternoon May 31 from 2 pm - 5 pm and Friday June 1 from 9.30 am - 5 pm.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the NSW Government is committed to investing in the future of education in regional communities such as Grenfell.
“The purchase of this land means TAFE NSW is on its way to delivering high-quality, state-of-the-art learning experiences in new, modern and digitally-enabled learning facilities in our local community,” said Ms Cooke.
“When completed, the new CLC will be a multi-purpose learning facility where students receive personalised learning experiences, access to teachers both on and off-site, and directly relevant training for skills shortages of the future.”
“The location of this site is ideal for a CLC, close to the town centre and amenities,
“TAFE NSW and Weddin Shire Council have worked closely to enable the establishment of the next generation learning facility.” Ms Cooke said.
Weddin Shire General Manager Glenn Carroll said the new facility will be a great asset for local students and the wider community with the new CLC offering a broader range of high quality services and course options.
“The development of this State-of-the-Art facility in Grenfell will allow local students access to a flexible learning and assessment model that will provide personalised and connected learning experiences, better access to teachers, and the skills they need for real life jobs in regional communities,” said Mr Carroll
“In addition to providing local students with access to a greater range of learning and course options, the CLCs are designed to be easily reorganised to suit a variety of community needs.”
A virtual fly-through of a TAFE CLC and further information is available by visiting the website at www.tafensw.edu.au/clc