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Brimbank council to renew MOU with Victoria University

Brimbank council has resolved to renew a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Victoria University.

The MOU will see the two organisations continuing to collaborate in the development of the Sunshine priority precinct, research, skills development and partnering in employment creation.

The new MOU is scheduled to be signed on May 11 if both parties agree to terms and conditions.

The two parties have identified a number of shared values, including social equity and inclusion, multiculturalism as a strength and educational participation

Councillor Thomas O’Reilly described the MOU as beneficiary to Brimbank youths who needs the skills and knowledge and employment opportunities being offered by VU

“The memorandum of understanding with Victoria University, working together to build the knowledge skills and Workforce capability for residents and businesses will bring prosperity to Brimbank,” he said.

“Collaborating with a local education institution to bring education closer to young people in vulnerable communities is something empowering and noteworthy as this increase critical pathways to employment for the people of Brimbank.”

VU has campuses located in both St Albans and Sunshine.

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