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Stephen Bali MP, Andrew Giles, Minister for Skills and Training and CEO Theresa Collignon. Stephen Bali MP, Andrew Giles, Minister for Skills and Training and CEO Theresa Collignon. Featured
03 August 2025 Posted by 

MCC OPENS NEW CAMPUS AT Mt DRUITT

Equipping people to upskill and succeed
AS part of its 75th anniversary, Macquarie Community College (MCC) opened a new campus at Mount Druitt recently, in time for Term 3 classes.
 
Located at 3 Mount Street, this site features eight flexible learning spaces, a hospitality training room and café, breakout space, staff room and a reception area.
 
In keeping with its vision to provide inclusive, affordable and community-connected adult education across Western Sydney, this campus can accommodate 150 students each day across its range of programs. 
 
A government-funded adult learning centre with low cost options for eligible learners, it offers around 15 weekly classes in a range of subjects.
 
There are foundational skills and pathway programs of English speaking, reading and writing skills, digital literacy and computer skills and job readiness to choose from.
 
It also provides full Certificate and Diploma qualifications that lead to employment in aged care, disability, business, childcare, and hospitality.
 
Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles opened the new campus. “For 75 years, MCC  has served the communities of Northern and Western Sydney, providing adult community education to meet the needs of locals. The College is equipping students with the skills and confidence to pursue work and further studies,” said Giles. 
 
The new campus also delivers the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program, which helps learners transition smoothly into new opportunities. 
 
“We are proud to continue building better futures through quality training and education right here in Western Sydney,” said Ian Maitland, Chair of the College Board. 
 
MCC’s new campus boasts of modern facilities, and proximity to transport and local services, making it a vital educational resource for residents across Greater Western Sydney.
 
“We’re here to help people upskill, connect and thrive, and have a well-earned reputation in supporting migrants, carers, career changers or mature learners to achieve their goals. “We serve learners often overlooked by mainstream systems, delivering programs in welcoming learning environments built around their real needs,” said MCC’s CEO Theresa Collignon.
 
The focus at MCC is simple - employment-linked training that is designed to support social inclusion, tackle skills shortages, and drive local economic progress ensuring learners can move from training to meaningful work. 


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