Education & Training Pillar
The G21 Education and Training Pillar vision is to work collaboratively to raise the profile of education and training as key drivers of the region’s economic and social prosperity. Their objectives are to:
- Strengthen the links within and between education, training, industry and employment sectors and build links to the health and wellbeing sector
- Promote a community culture which values lifelong learning
- Advocate for multiple and accessible learning opportunities and career pathways.
Pillar Projects
The G21 Education & Training Pillar projects support the objectives of ‘The G21 Geelong Region Plan – A sustainable growth strategy’ and are owned and delivered by a variety of regional organisations. Current Projects are:
Latest Pillar Activity
Important Resources
Pillar Leadership
David Cotsell (Leader)
Director
Wordsmith Enterprises
Georgina Ryder (Deputy Leader)
Regional Manager
Adult Community & Further Education
Dr Damian Blake
Associate Head of School (Teaching & Learning), School of Education
Deakin University
David Burke
Coordinator Youth Development
City of Greater Geelong
Elaine Carbines
Chief Executive Officer
G21 Geelong Region Alliance
Lynne Clarke
Executive Officer
Geelong Regional Vocational Education Council
Cr Libby Coker
Mayor
Surf Coast Shire
John Eckermann
Campus Director Geelong Campuses
Melbourne Institute of Business Technology
Chris Eddy
School Improvement Manager
Department of Education & Early Childhood Development
Cr Nathan Hansford
Councillor
Golden Plains Shire
Pam Hargreaves
Education Consultant
Association of Independent Schools of Victoria
Joanna Harrison
Regional Education, Skills & Jobs Coordinator
Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations
Dr John Henry
Senior Associate
Researching Futures
Dr Chris Hickey
Associate Dean (Research), School of Education
Deakin University
Cr Rose Hodge
Councillor
Surf Coast Shire
Patti Manolis
Chief Executive Officer
Geelong Regional Library Corporation
Tina Martin
Chief Executive Officer
Geelong Kindergarten Association
Cr Bob Merriman
Deputy Mayor
Borough of Queenscliffe
Jean Paul
Manager, Leaders for Geelong
Committee for Geelong
Cameron Quinten
Skills Partnership Manager
The Gordon
Anne-Marie Ryan
Executive Officer
Geelong Region Local Learning & Employment Network
Jude Walker
Research Officer
Geelong Region Local Learning & Employment Network
Barry White
Regional Manager Market Facilitation, Higher Education & Skills Group
Department of Education & Early Childhood Development