In an out with the old, in with the new move, The Gordon have ditched their Open Day in 2024 in favour of Information Nights.
Based on recent data assessing event attendance, applications and general feedback to form it’s future planning, distinguished educational institute, The Gordon, is implementing a trial of Information Nights for their 2024/25 intake of students.
It’s already seeing success. Compared with the TAFE’s 2023 Open Day data, Information Nights saw a mammoth spike in registrations of 63% and a whopping 86% in course applications, determining the numbers of the next student cohort.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here.
Running from 6 to 8 August, the newly introduced Information Nights are a chance for students and parents to conveniently attend during a weeknight, without the event impeding on weekend work or activities.
It’s a sentiment shared by Melissa Ginn, recent attendee of the Information Nights and enrollee in Fee-Free TAFE studies in Youth Work.
“I normally work on weekends, so going to an information session on a weeknight works best for me. Attending the Information Night got me excited to start my Certificate IV in Youth Work. It helped me feel comfortable with the campus location, what my course includes, career outcomes, and learning support services. I also met my teacher – she is kind, passionate about the course, and I could tell I would be supported by her,” Ginn says.
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Executive Director of Growth and Student Experience, Peter McKinnon seconds the move, saying, “August is a busy month and can be overwhelming for future students with Victorian universities, TAFE and training providers hosting open days on same weekends.”
“Information Nights are a great way for people to get in, ask the questions they want and get the answers they need. Join a classroom tour, meet your teachers. We’ve got presentations and demonstrations happening to help you discover your preferred industry and course area.”
It’s a great way to understand the plethora of offerings from The Gordon who offer a range of accreditations including Certificates I – IV, diplomas and advanced diplomas across a broad array of industries, as well as apprenticeships and traineeships. They further have the added program of Fee-Free TAFE which allows eligible students to secure training in growth areas of health, science, construction trades and information and technology at no fee cost.
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The TAFE courses are designed to build hands-on skills, experience and qualification to get students job ready.
The next Information Sessions will be running on Tuesday 6 August at the Geelong City Campus, Wednesday 7 August at the East Geelong Campus and Thursday 8 August at the Werribee Campus, commencing at 5pm across the board.
Find out further information on the Information Sessions here.
