Cire Traineeships - gain a qualification on the job

Age has no barriers when it comes to education

At the young age of 16 Sara Jessett (above right) completed her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with Cire Training and was on her way to following her dream of a career working with children. “My journey started simply with an interest in being around children. I began studying my certificate III in ECEC after doing […]

Inter-school Athletics Day - VCAL Cire Community School

Ready, Steady, Participate!

On 25th of August, students from Cire Community School went to Duncan McKinnon Reserve in Murrumbeena to compete in an interschool athletics day. This was the first opportunity that our students have had to compete with other schools in an athletics carnival. The day was organised by the Berry Street School, with four schools invited […]

Cire Resume Writing Tips

Getting Work Ready tips – writing a resumé

Resumé writing can be hard so Cire training have put together some tips to help you make that important first impression. Contact details Make sure your name and contact details are included and most importantly your phone number and email address. Please remember to use a professional email address. If you don’t have one it only takes […]

For a limited time you could be eligible for funding

For a limited time you could be eligible for funding

Are you interested in returning to study, but can’t afford the full fee? Well there is good news. Cire Training, being a Learn Local organisation, is offering funding for eligible individuals commencing courses before 31 December 2016. If you previously have been ineligible to access Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) funding, the Victorian Government has granted […]

Anja Laukart - Cire Trainer Georgia Brown former Cire student and Sarah - Community Kids

The best way to get the job is to get the qualification

Choosing a career and getting an education is the first step to finding that perfect job. Georgia Brown a former Cire student in Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (above centre) made a decision to postpone her teaching degree in order to take some time and reevaluate her career choice. Having aspirations to become […]

Children's Day celebrations

My country, our country – we all belong

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) which is held on the 4th August every year, was celebrated at Cire Children’s Centre in Yarra Junction. Children’s Day is a day to celebrate the strengths and culture of our indigenous children. It is a day to help these children stand tall and feel […]

Moira turns 100

Moira’s story, turning 100 and growing up in the valley

Moira Burgi, a valued Cire In Home Care client, celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday 25th July 2016.  Moira is the only grand-child remaining of the original Burgi family, the first settlers in the Wandin district. Celebrations for Moira’s centenary began with a special mass for her on Saturday 23rd July at her Catholic Church in […]

Cire VCAL Students being creative with hair and beauty

Students get creative with hair and beauty

As part of the curriculum at Cire Community School, students are required to choose and participate in a ‘project day’ also known as a Personal Development Skill (PDS) class. In these classes, the students are required to work toward goals that the class set together. Hair & Beauty PDS at Mount Evelyn campus is taught […]

VCAL Students do great things

This year our VCAL students have been doing some really great things so we thought it is time to share the stories with the community Biggest Morning Tea – Alice in Wonderland inspired Tea Party Students at Cire Community School, Mount Evelyn campus, recently hosted a Biggest Morning Tea, Alice in Wonderland style to raise money […]