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Federation University Australia and Chisholm Institute are working together to grow the early education workforce across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

From 2023, aspiring early childhood educators will have the opportunity to study closer to home, completing their university degree at Chisholm’s Frankston campus.

Graduates of Chisholm’s Diploma of Early Childhood and Care will be able to further their studies through Federation University’s Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), all through flexible study at Frankston.

This allows Diploma qualified students to work in the local early childhood sector, helping to address workforce shortages in the region while they upgrade their qualifications.

The partnership builds on the Federation University and Chisholm Institute pathway agreement which allows students completing specified courses at Chisholm to apply for credits in degrees at Federation University.

Students wishing to enrol in the Degree program can apply for the Victorian Government’s Scholarship funding for Early Childhood Education.

Quotes attributable to Federation University Berwick Head of Campus, Kathy Racunica

“Federation has a key role to play in the prosperity of our communities and as Melbourne's south-east corridor continues to grow, we’re teaming up with local workplaces to address workforce shortages.”

“We know how critical the early childhood sector is. Through flexible learning arrangements, this initiative will support students to maintain ties to their local community and continue to work in the sector as they study.”

Quotes attributable to Chisholm Institute Dean, Higher Education College, Ben Allitt (PhD)

“Chisholm Institute is proud to be working in collaboration with Federation University to deliver the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education through a pathway model.” 

 “This model allows for flexible learning arrangements for students to work and study in Melbourne’s south-east in the high demand, and growing area of early childhood education.”

 “We look forward to students being able to progress in their careers and become future leaders in the sector through this cost-effective model of education in collaboration between Chisholm and Federation University.”