North Central Trade Training Centre

CHARLTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK INVESTMENT IN VET

Following on from Mr. Kelly’s article about our Australian Training Awards success, our next good news story comes about thanks to the incredible generosity of the Charlton & District Community Bank and the Bendigo Bank.

With the assistance of the North Central LLEN, the NCTTC has successfully obtained $9,000 in sponsorship to support our Next Generation of Early Childhood Educators project. 

In 2027, the NCTTC will offer Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. The introduction of this course has evolved over a number of years as a strategic response to a significant workforce challenge currently facing our region in the early childhood sector. We are very proud that it will become a reality with our first intake of students from the north-central area next year.

The sponsorship received will help us invest in specialised materials and equipment so we can establish an authentic and industry-relevant learning environment. This will enable our students to participate in realistic, simulated learning experiences that prepare them for workplace expectations. 

We offer our sincere thanks for the support of the Charlton and District Community Bank. We feel very confident that their sponsorship will ensure the program is delivered to the highest possible standard while creating broad and meaningful educational opportunities for our young people throughout the region.

MORE SUCCESS! SOIL MATTERS: HEALTHY SOILS COMPETITION

Lastly, during Term 3 our Year 9 Agriculture students combined their skills and knowledge to submit a presentation in the 2026 Soil Matters: Healthy Soils Competition.

We were delighted to learn that our students won first prize in the Wimmera District Secondary School category and have received a $500 voucher!

We will share more information and photographs when they come to hand, however in the meantime, our Agriculture teacher Ms. Holt and her 5 Ag classes should feel very proud of their efforts!