A new investment in Victoria's Tech Schools will allow secondary students to acquire the necessary skills for a career in the emerging renewable energy sector. Nine Tech Schools across the state share more than $2.1 million through the Clean Energy Equipment Fund, purchasing industry-standard equipment in support of STEM learning in clean energy disciplines.
This funding will further let the Tech Schools develop their programs in giving students hands-on work in renewable energy technologies. Some of the equipment funded through the CEEF includes wind and solar power units, energy storage systems, 3D laser scanners, virtual reality kits, and the latest software and hardware tools. These resources will help students get practical knowledge in renewable energy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
The CEEF investment will provide students with the skills needed to support transitioning to clean energy in Victoria; graduates in a range of fields, from energy auditors and electric vehicle technicians to battery design specialists and energy efficiency engineers. Programs such as Renewable Future at Gippsland Tech School and Discovering Energy at Casey Tech School are already giving students hands-on practical learning across solar, wind, and energy storage technologies.
With access to advanced technology and industry-specific education, Tech Schools across the state are preparing and inspiring a new generation of workers that will help advance the state's goals in renewable energy. Such programs not only spark the interest of young students in the field of clean energy but also provide them with the skills that the energy sector will be demanding in the near future.
The latest injection of funds is part of a larger commitment toward infrastructure and service development in order to meet the Victorian goal for 95% renewable energy generation by 2035.