Dunn, Lenyssa, Munari, Anna, Munari, Gracie and Evans, Theresa T ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3252-4682 (2025) Partnering for Workforce Retention to improve the retention of pre-service teachers. In: Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success (STARS) Conference, 30 Jun 2025 - 2 Jul 2025, Cairns, QLD. (Unpublished)

Abstract

In 2023 the Department of Education granted Victoria University $1.3 million dollars for a project initiative which would intensify focus on additional placement supports for predominantly international students from the Graduate Diploma and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Over a 2-year period this initiative will address the need for diversity and retention in the work force, bringing domestic and international students together to create networks and mutual respect. The project team of four Teaching Focused Academics aspires to create a more positive placement experience in an endeavour to prepare students for the workforce in Australia while simultaneously preparing the workplace for students. The VU team are empowering participating students by conducting placement visits, mentoring and coaching sessions, and by implementing learning circles. Pursuing goals has allowed students to experience more positive placement outcomes. Graduate teachers are entering the profession more confidently and are better equipped to become leaders committed to ECE programs.

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