Federation University Australia is becoming Australia’s first co-operative university. Co-operative learning involves designing and delivering education in co-operation with employers. It will provide a talent pool of graduates that already understands the real needs of employers.
On the 16th of March 2023, an expert panel have joined Federation Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Duncan Bentley to share their experience and speak about how co-op will help to address the skills needs of our region.
Panel members:
Murray Gillan, Entrepreneur, and educator – How co-operative education works overseas
Pearl Myers, Associate Partner IBM Client Innovation Centre Ballarat – IBM has been working co-operatively with Federation for over 25 years
Wendy Cross, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic – Adding micro-credentials to the mix
Michael Poulton, CEO, Committee for Ballarat – A business viewpoint