Official Signing for McMillan Campus
February 2010
OFFICIAL SIGNING FOR MCMILLAN CAMPUS
Management of the McMillan campus at Warragul has been officially signed over to ECG - Education Centre Gippsland for a thirty-year period.
ECG Chief Executive Officer Bernadette O’Connor said while the State Government had previously announced the awarding of the contract to ECG, final contracts had to be prepared for three properties previously… (continue reading »)
Live Music 2010
February 2010
Live and local music at the Old Drouin Butter Factory
1 Main South Road Drouin
3HOURS OF LIVE VARIETY MUSIC IN THE WHITE ROOM. SUPPORTING LOCAL TALENT.
Entertainment will commence at 7.30pm
ADMISSION $10 adult’s - $8 concession and $5 under 16yrs.
All Bookings must be made through Des Hughes phone 0419 588 528
For those folks looking… (continue reading »)
New Ed Centre for Latrobe Valley
November 2009
ECG - Education Centre Gippsland has officially opened a brand new adult education and training complex in the Traralgon CBD to meet growing skills needs of business and the community.
The new facility in Church Street comprises 8 training and meeting rooms, and a modern hair and beauty training salon open to the community.
Opening the new centre,… (continue reading »)
Program puts youth on career track
November 2009
A new Youth Employment Program (YEP) to help young people in Drouin and District get their careers on track is proving its worth with 28 young people now in work or training as a result of taking part.
Education Centre Gippsland (ECG) is delivering the program through funding support from the Drouin & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo… (continue reading »)
Goat specialist shares research knowledge
November 2009
Students and local goat farmers had the opportunity to learn first-hand from one of Australia’s leading goat research scientists, Dr Bruce McGregor during a visit to ECG McMillan’s Warragul campus.
Dr McGregor is recognised for his research in goat husbandry, goat nutrition, grazing management and rare natural fibres including mohair, cashmere, alpaca, and wool.
ECG trainer Sandra McPhee… (continue reading »)
Boost for Gippsland horticulture
November 2009
A boost for local horticulture industries with ECG McMillan offering a first in Gippsland – a new Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture to assist people to increase their Horticultural skills, advance in their workplace, or set up their own business.
The Victorian accredited course has been developed in response to industry demand for people with higher level technical skills and… (continue reading »)
Applause for new live music event
October 2009
The success of ECG’s first live music night held at the McMillan campus at Warragul recently has sealed it as a monthly event.
Seventeen local musicians and singers performed before an audience of 70 people with a highlight of the night an open jam session where performers played together unrehearsed adding a surprise element to the show.
Organiser… (continue reading »)
New Platform for Local Musicians
October 2009
Local musicians and singers wanting to jam together, extend their skills, or perform before a live audience have a new opportunity in Warragul with ECG McMillan set to launch a live music night to be held at the campus each month. The first evening is planned for Friday October 16 with a variety of music from saxophones, African drums,guitars, keyboards,… (continue reading »)