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Back to Jakarta after an incredibly successful month of training and industry collaboration. 🇮🇩

Investing in education and skills training has a direct impact on food safety, operational excellence, and professional growth.

These programs provide participants with practical, real-world knowledge that helps protect consumers, strengthen businesses, and create new career pathways within the hospitality and food industries.

Looking forward to another week of learning, sharing knowledge, and empowering future industry leaders with BTC and The Gordon TAFE Australia.

What an incredible week in Jakarta!

Over the past week, we had the privilege of delivering Culinary and Hospitality training programs to Indonesian students and participants, and what an outstanding success it was. The week was non-stop from start to finish, filled with learning, collaboration, cultural exchange, and meaningful connections that will leave a lasting impact on everyone involved.

A special thank you to Ashley Ford and William Manning, whose passion, expertise, and dedication as Cookery and Hospitality teachers inspired participants throughout the program. To Katrina Bye, thank you for your vision, commitment, and tireless work in developing this opportunity and turning it into a reality.

Thank you also to Audrey Perez-Lagana, International Team Leader, and Leanne Green, Portfolio Manager, whose leadership, support, and commitment helped ensure the success of the program.

A heartfelt thank you to the team at Butchery Training Centre (BTC) for their outstanding organisational skills, hospitality, generosity, and kindness throughout the week. Your support was invaluable. We are also incredibly grateful to Podomoro University for facilitating the project and for being such welcoming and collaborative partners.

Most importantly, none of this would have been possible without the support of the Victorian State Government through funding from the YES to International Students Fund. This investment in international education has created meaningful opportunities for students, educators, and institutions to learn, grow, and connect.

The feedback received throughout the week was incredible. We leave Jakarta with new knowledge, stronger partnerships, valuable takeaways, and full hearts. It is a powerful reminder that with hard work, determination, and collaboration, great things can happen.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this such a rewarding and memorable experience. ❤️

What an incredible start to our Gordon and BTC collaboration in Indonesia! 🇮🇩👨‍🍳

Day 1 in Jakarta saw Chef Ashley Ford and Chef Will Manning deliver both the Meat Preparation Course and Food Handlers Course, with outstanding engagement and enthusiasm from all participants.

These courses highlighted the importance of safe and appropriate food handling practices, alongside the essential skills and techniques required for quality meat preparation.

Students had the opportunity to learn hands-on, prepare dishes, sample carefully curated food, and gain valuable industry knowledge that will support their future careers.

A special thank you to Ashley and Will, whose passion, expertise, and exceptional teaching created an inspiring and engaging learning environment for everyone involved.

It was fantastic to see students learning, collaborating, and building confidence through practical experience. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will create and look forward to the days ahead.

Huge thank you to Podomoro University for hosting the event

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When she arrived, she spoke very little English. But through determination, hard work and passion, she completed her Cookery & Hospitality studies at and never looked back.

Starting out at , Mimi worked her way up — and today, she’s their Head Chef. 🔥

Stories like Mimi’s are why we do what we do. We stay connected with our students long after they graduate, and there’s nothing better than seeing them thrive.

So proud of you, Mimi 💛




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Alumni Spotlight: Mimi 👩‍🍳✨ From Laos to leading a kitchen in Australia — Mimi’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. When she arrived, she spoke very little English. But through determination, hard work and passion, she completed her Cookery & Hospitality studies at @the_gordon and never looked back. Starting out at @soberramen, Mimi worked her way up — and today, she’s their Head Chef. 🔥 Stories like Mimi’s are why we do what we do. We stay connected with our students long after they graduate, and there’s nothing better than seeing them thrive. So proud of you, Mimi 💛 @mimi_her_anxiety #TheGordon #AlumniSuccess #HospitalityJourney #geelong #internationaleducation

Melbourne International Student Week is taking place from the 1st to 8th March.
Mark your calendar...Melbourne International Student Week is coming to Melbourne from 1-8 March 2024!
The weeklong festival will include a range of events across Melbourne to showcase arts and culture, food, services, sport and music, and will start with the Opening Weekend at Fed Square on the weekend Fri 1 & Sat 2 March.
Head to the website to find out more: www.misw.org.au

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MEET THE TEAM

Meet our admissions officer, Xuan Liu.

Xuan is a wealth of knowledge and works tirelessly in reviewing, assessing and processing enrolment applications at The Gordon International.

Her personable nature and understanding of the VET sector is invaluable and appreciated immensely.

Xuan completed her Bachelor Creative Arts and Visual Communication Design and is an extremely talented photo and videographer, in fact, many of the images you see on our Instagram posts have been taken by Xuan herself.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Davidson Restaurant The Culinary Collective on coming 12th out of 100 in our region as voted by The Geelong Advertiser

If you haven’t sampled, we suggest you run, not walk.

Such a unique, beautiful space, steeped history, offering a menu which will delight the senses.

Our students, under the guidance of leading and up and coming chefs, have fostered a culture and delivery of training which ensures our students are industry ready whilst learning and refining the art of cooking.

Un unbeatable experience and an inspiration to students and indeed the food scene in Geelong

Nothing makes us happier than seeing alumni from go out and realise their dreams.
Hannah has created the most incredible space with the most divine food.
Massive congratulations to the team at Hanaya geelongwest for a wonderful day