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Australian College of Youth Training Inc. Overview
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 Narelle Cosstick
 Chair of the ACYT Board

After a highly successful career in a major corporation, Narelle decided to devote her energies closer to home. She leads the Board with energy, integrity and a clear vision for the future. "there are many young people in our communities struggling to acquire a sense of identity and have a feeling of emptiness, ACYT is about empowering these teenagers, giving them clear direction and purpose".  
 
 
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 Karen Crawford
 Principal

Karen Crawford comes to ACYT with over ten years experience in the adult education sector. Whilst Principal of MDLC her responsibilities included the development of the General Certificate of Education for Adults, focusing on ESL students, and the introduction of VCAL and VCE programs for teenagers.

 
 
 
 
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 Wayne Collins
 Senior Lecturer

Wayne has been working closely with youth for over 25 years as Director of ECHO Youth Services, one of our partner organisations. During that time he has seen many young lives transformed: "it is deeply satisfying to learn, years later, that someone you have helped has now setted down, has a decent home, family and meaningful employment"  
 
 
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 Jim Bunn
 College Administrator

As a teacher with 36 years experience at the secondary school level, Jim has a wealth of experience in dealing with young people. He has regularly taught a range of VCE and VET classes for the last 27 years of his career. In addition, he has extensive experience in a range of administration and coordination roles. He brings a variety of needed skills to the college team.

 
         
         
   

"My experience of the founders of the Australian College of Youth Training is these are quality people who have quality training which has been born out of years of experience with the youth culture. I have no hesitation in recommending the training offered by these talented and practiced teachers."


Robert Coyle
Executive Director Youth Dimension
   
 
 

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