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learning pathways
Our learning pathways support can help you decide what might be a good fit for you and how to plot a path to your employment or personal development goal.
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Our Learning Pathways service can help you discover the right educational journey for you. We also offer guidance on eligibility for our subsidised ACFE courses for adult learners.
Personal Growth Pathways
- Opportunities to gain work experience through our volunteer programs
- Expand your horizons with one of our workshops or courses
- Pursue a hobby or passion project
Career Pathways
- Equip yourself with skills for the growing green economy.
- Enhance your career with targeted professional skills.
- Get hands-on experience in various trades and professions.
Not sure what to study or where to start? Then keep reading to explore our various pathways designed for personal growth, learning, and career development.
Career Pathways
The CERES School of Nature and Climate is dedicated to addressing the climate and ecological crisis through education. Our career pathways are tailored to equip you with the skills needed to make a positive impact.
Interested in exploring our career pathways? Reach out to us for more information and guidance.
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We offer diverse opportunities to help you build a sustainable career.
pre-accredited courses
Our pre-accredited courses are designed to provide foundational skills and knowledge.
accredited courses
Our accredited courses offer formal qualifications to help you advance in your career.
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Personal Growth
Unlock your potential with our personal growth pathways. We offer a range of programs designed to enhance your skills, knowledge, and well-being.
explore our personal growth pathways
Embark on a journey of self-improvement and discovery with our workshops and courses and volunteering opportunities.
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Individual Impacts & Testimonials
20-year-old Nathan was referred to our Horticulture Pathways Support Program from his northern suburbs Community School. Nathan’s engagement with the school and learning activities had been sporadic, he suffered from depression and would rarely leave the house. Nathan and his mother came in for a chat with our Pathways Officer, Karen Mengell, about training and employment possibilities in horticulture and/or permaculture and was provided with subsidised places on the Sustainable Gardening and Complete Urban Farmer courses under trainer, Justin Calverley.
When Nathan commenced the course he was very quiet. As the courses went on he gradually participated more. As Justin would say “he blossomed“. As Nathan said in his written feedback he gained “a new perspective“.
When the courses finished in May, Nathan went on to voluntary horticulture/permaculture work at Marist 180 as well as applying for horticulture apprenticeships. At the beginning of September, Nathan came in to share the fabulous news that he had been offered and accepted a four-year apprenticeship in Certificate III Parks and Gardens working at a retirement village four days per week while attending TAFE one day per week. As several of the residents are interested in getting a veggie patch going and keeping a few chooks we can be sure that a little bit of CERES-inspired learning will be applied to his new position. A fantastic outcome for Nathan and CERES.
Nathan, Horticulture Pathways Support Program
Shane joined us at the start of 2017. He was 20 years old, unemployed, no qualifications, and as he had struggled to finish school, he had drifted since.
Shane’s mum contacted us in desperation.
Shane commenced a Sustainable Gardening course in February 2017, followed by an Introduction to Landscaping course in May 2017, which he dropped out of. But he then returned and completed a Complete Urban Farmer course in July, 2017. In his words he gained “a fresh perspective on gardening and the natural world”.
In late 2017, he enrolled in the Diploma of Conservation & Land Management at Melbourne Polytechnic and commenced early 2018. Aside from his written evaluation “MAGIC!”, we know he’s still smitten with us because clearly he tells his mates about us, some of whom have also since engaged in the program.
Shane, Complete Urban Farmer
