Public TAFEs and dual-sector universities have proudly trained the diverse, multicultural communities that make our state prosperous.
Alongside investment in TAFE and local training, migration helps fill skills gaps, support essential services and create opportunities for people to contribute and belong.
Victoria’s future workforce will depend on a strong skills system, with TAFE at the centre, and supported by a migration program that responds to genuine workforce needs.
International students and skilled migrants make an important and valued contribution to our TAFE sector, as well as our communities, industries and shared economic prosperity.
The VTA supports an approach to migration policy that treats migrants and international students with respect, and prioritises security, quality and integrity to help ensure Victoria remain diverse, productive and well placed to meet future skills challenges.
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Media contact
Jenny Stramilos
Strategic Communications Manager
Victorian TAFE Association
jstramilos@vta.vic.edu.au
0412 870 220
About the Victorian TAFE Association
The Victorian TAFE Association (VTA) is the peak body for the Victorian TAFE sector, comprising Victoria’s 12 TAFE Institutes, four dual sector universities and AMES Australia. We proudly champion public vocational education and training (VET) with a focus on sustainability, quality, and outcomes for learners, industry, and community.