{"id":14573,"date":"2022-09-21T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T23:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.genutraining.org.au\/?p=14573"},"modified":"2022-09-28T11:47:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T01:47:18","slug":"torrens-university-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genutraining.org.au\/torrens-university-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Exciting new partnership with Torrens University"},"content":{"rendered":"
Torrens University and genU Training partnership offers<\/strong> exciting opportunities to drive students<\/strong><\/h5>\n


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By: Shirl Kean, Pathway Partnerships Development Manager<\/p>\n

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With shared values and beliefs, Torrens University and genU Training have a meeting of minds that underpins their new partnership.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Creating an educational ecosystem is at the heart of the partnership with Torrens University<\/u><\/a>, offering opportunities for both genU Training<\/u><\/a> and Torrens University students to create pathways into new course, placements and employment opportunities in rapidly growing sectors.<\/p>\n

Both institutions have an unyielding drive to support students in reaching their goals in environments where innovation and nurture coexist.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so excited to be able to present our students with the opportunity to take their vocational education achievements with genU Training into the University space with Torrens University. We support our students through their courses, underpinning their experiences with the focus on how their education will contribute to building inclusive communities\u201d says Lisa Abbott, General Manager, Education and Training.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that Torrens University, Australia\u2019s fastest growing university, is the natural next step and we cannot wait to present the vast array of options to our graduate students\u201d Lisa adds.<\/p>\n

The partnership has already revealed an alignment in the focus on social enterprise, with genU subsidiary IPA<\/u><\/a>, Australia\u2019s only social enterprise recruitment agency forging activities with the Torrens University Social Enterprise Hub<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Paul Barbaro, Executive General Manager Recruitment, Employment and Training explains \u201cSocial impact should be at the forefront of how organisations make decisions and education environments are the perfect environment to cultivate this thinking, creating the catalyst for our future leaders to influence change\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe university welcomes our new partner genU Training and genU<\/a>, supporting their commitment that education is within everybody\u2019s reach,\u201d Jerome Casteigt, Torrens University Australia Chief Commercial Officer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese activities are just the beginning of the endless possibilities these two organisations will share long into the future,\u201d Jerome adds.<\/p>\n

Empowering people to reach full potential<\/strong><\/h5>\n

As part of the Karingal St Laurence company, genU Training (TOID 5553) comprises of a group of businesses and charitable entities focused on building inclusive communities via a range of innovative services enabling people to excel and reach their full potential.<\/p>\n

These services span disability support, housing, aged care, community outreach, as well as supported employment pathways, professional recruitment, and industry and accredited training.<\/p>\n

With over 65 years’ experience, genU Training offers job-ready and nationally recognised qualifications and vocational short courses, with a focus on training and education programs reflecting their mission to create and deliver services and support networks that empower people.<\/p>\n

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How to connect:<\/h5>\n

We\u2019re here to offer personalised guidance and information on what educational pathways are available for you.<\/p>\n