Roland DG with the support of Conect Enterprises, is investing in Australia’s industrial future – through the Australia’s first secondary school Trade Training Centre.
The Trade Training Centre, at the year 11 and 12 Catholic Regional College, Sydenham, will operate business units where students can learn a practical trade in a real-life business environment.
A feature of the Trade Training Centre will be the Roland Print & Design Centre where students can gain experience in the signage and graphics arts industry.
CRC Sydenham Principal Brendan Watson has welcomed the partnership. “Roland and Conect’s generous involvement in this exciting educational initiative cements a vital link between the school and the signage industry,” Mr Watson said.
“While helping to address the skills shortage in Australia, it will provide students with opportunities for their future that can only be achieved when industry and schools work in partnership. This is a unique collaboration that will benefit hundreds of students over the next few years.”
Roland DG has invested in the college through the supply of machinery, including a VP-540i Print&Cut machine as well as a GX-500 50” Cutter and an MPX-80 Photo Impact printer, to drive all the creative needs of the centre. Conect Enterprises will be the major supplier of all signage materials to the school, such as digital media, sign vinyls and accessories, making a significant donation to kick off the 2010 school year.
“Roland DG is proud to be investing in the future of the Graphic Arts and Signage industry,” says John Wall, Sales & Marketing Manager at Roland DG. “Catholic Regional College Sydenham is a progressive and innovative school and we are excited to partner with them to give the students access to the very best equipment to learn the skills needed to excel when they enter the workforce.”
Paul Coniglio, Marketing Manager at Conect Enterprises, is also pleased to be supporting this unique initiative. “The trade training centre will allow young people to have the skills required to prepare them to work in graphic design, sign writing, or digital printing,” Mr Coniglio said. “With technology making the industry more accessible, it’s an important step to take signage and print education into secondary schools. This will also assist with the shortage of qualified young people available when business owners need trained staff. It's great for our company to give something back to our industry.”
CRC Sydenham Principal Brendan Watson is equally enthusiastic: “Roland DG’s investment in the Catholic Regional College Trade Training Centre is an investment in the future of Australia. Students will have choices like never before. Partnerships with industry leaders like Roland are crucial so that students can have such opportunities.”
Roland DG Australia
www.rolanddg.com.au
Conect Enterprises
www.conect.net.au
