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Certificate III in Individual Support

October 23, 2024

Build a career helping others If you’re passionate about helping others and want a career that makes a real difference, Certificate III in Individual Support is a great choice. Around 35,000 additional aged care workers are needed each year with a projected shortfall of 110,000 full-time workers by 2030. Disability support workers are also in […]

Driving social impact through education

October 22, 2024

We are proud to announce that genU Training is now a certified member of Social Traders, further solidifying our commitment to creating lasting social impact through education and training. As part of the Social Traders network, we are expanding our mission of delivering life-changing training opportunities, while supporting social enterprise. Revenue generated through our training […]

Microcredentials: A New Era of Learning at genU Training

April 11, 2024

In the ever-evolving education landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. At genU Training, we understand the importance of flexible and tailored learning pathways that cater to our learners’ diverse needs. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the concept of “Microcredentials” – a contemporary approach to professional learning that is changing the game in […]

Melissa is smiling and seated outside on a semi circular stone wall surrounded by green grass. She is wearing black pants and top and a grey jacket.

Mental Health qualifications help Melissa support Indigenous children

October 5, 2023

Graduating with a Certificate IV in Mental Health has helped Melissa Evans achieve her goals. After overcoming a childhood of adversity, the mum of three has become a highly respected mental health support worker for the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency. “I began my journey with genU Training as a stay-at-home mum, barely a year […]

Amy ‘could not be happier’ with new career

August 30, 2023

A much-needed change to remote studies with genU Training helped busy mum Amy to reskill for a new family friendly industry. After years of working in the live music industry, the Ballarat resident knew she needed to switch up her career. Amy started a nursing degree but once COVID hit, she needed to find an […]

Nea Barclay is seated on the wooden seat in memory of her husband at the Heywood Golf Club in Victoria. Nea wears a lilac jumper, dark pants and tan boots. A garden bed and golf green with a yellow flag are behind her.

Nea finds new purpose after loss

August 9, 2023

When Nea Barclay started a Certificate IV in Mental Health with genU Training last year, the Child Protection Practitioner knew the course would be beneficial for her career progression. Then her husband took his life and her world changed in an instant. “Initially, I felt I needed to withdraw from the course, but told myself […]

An infographic which shows that a higher percentage of genU Training students are employed after training compared to the national average

Leading the way in graduate employment outcomes

March 29, 2023

genU Training has achieved top results in the latest Vocational Education and Training (VET) Student Outcomes Report*. The report surveyed recent graduates and measured their employment outcomes and satisfaction levels with training. Results showed: 92 per cent of genU Training graduates were employed or in further study after training. (National VET provider average 86 percent). […]

Exciting new partnership with Torrens University

September 21, 2022

Torrens University and genU Training partnership offers exciting opportunities to drive students By: Shirl Kean, Pathway Partnerships Development Manager With shared values and beliefs, Torrens University and genU Training have a meeting of minds that underpins their new partnership. Creating an educational ecosystem is at the heart of the partnership with Torrens University, offering […]

ACFE Courses Provide Pathways to Future Study

September 8, 2022

Our ACFE courses build foundations for learners who need a little help with the basics before tackling new study options. Last month, a group of motivated learners undertook the Digital Literacy ACFE course at the genU Support Hub in Geelong, led by Trainer Yvonne. Pictured above (L-R): Jenny and Yvonne. Rachel, a learner eager to master […]

Staff Engage in Professional Development Workshops