The Victorian government is expanding employment-based university courses in early childhood education.
Early Childhood Minister Ingrid Stitt announced this week an extra 1,330 places in the Early Childhood Innovative Initial Teacher Education program for 2022.
The program provides accelerated entry for 780 diploma-qualified graduates into the early childhood sector through recognition of prior studies and experience, providing flexible learning options and employment support so they can continue working in early childhood as they upskill to become degree-educated teachers.
The program will be offered at the University of Melbourne, Victoria University, Deakin University, La Trobe University and the Australian Catholic University.
