Catalyst Education, one of Australia’s leading providers of high-quality vocational education and training (VET) in the important aged care, disability and early childhood education sectors has appointed Marcus Sellen as Chief Executive Officer.
Marcus is a respected vocational education entrepreneur and practitioner with over fifteen years’ experience as a chief executive officer in the Australian VET sector. He brings a wealth of skills in business strategy, management, and quality assurance.
“Marcus’ appointment sets a course for the Catalyst Education group to take a leading position in supporting and developing innovative and customised business solutions for our employer partners, as well as continuing our strong track record of preparing graduates with the qualifications, skills and attributes needed to work in sectors caring for Australians,” said David Allman, Chairman of the Catalyst Education Board.
Catalyst Education is the corporate umbrella for its three RTO providers – Royal College of Healthcare delivering aged care, Selmar Institute of Education delivering early childhood education and care, aged care and disability care, and Practical Outcomes delivering early childhood education.
“It’s our intention to set the benchmark and ethos for these all-important sectors as we further develop experiences, opportunities and outcomes for learners, enabling them to deliver high quality care in their chosen discipline.
“We want to be known as the learning and development provider of choice for our learners and industry employers.” said Marcus Sellen, CEO Catalyst Education.
Catalyst Education is proud to announce that Selmar Institute of Education and Practical Outcomes have been awarded Skills First contracts.
This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering training that provides the very best outcomes for students, as well as for their future employers and the wider community.
Skills First contracts only for the highest quality RTOs
Skills First contracts are offered to only the highest quality Registered Training Organisations, as the Victorian Government strives to raise the bar for the training system.
To qualify for this new Skills First system guaranteeing high quality training, Selmar and Practical Outcomes had to demonstrate their ability to deliver exceptional training to students.
Selmar and Practical Outcomes deliver job ready graduates
With a focus on practical skills and hands-on learning, Selmar and Practical Outcomes are dedicated to supporting students to become job ready. High quality training is essential to uphold industry standards and develop a skilled and effective workforce.
Work placement is a vital element of the course structure for many of the qualifications offered by our RTOs, giving students the opportunity to graduate with confidence and a real world understanding of their chosen industry.
Selmar Institute of Education offers a wide range of courses for every stage of the career in aged care, early childhood education and business. Explore Selmar at www.selmar.edu.au
Practical Outcomes specialises in early childhood education, delivering courses for a variety of positions in the industry in addition to first aid qualifications. Find out more about Practical Outcomes at www.practicaloutcomes.edu.au.
Real training that leads to real jobs
The Skills First approach has been put in place to ensure students get real training that leads to real jobs, and this is also what Careers Training Group and our training organisations are dedicated to.
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Catalyst Education’s expansion into the vocational education sector in Australia continues with the inclusion of Practical Outcomes, a high quality early childhood education provider. Catalyst Education is today a leading provider of certificate and diploma training in NSW, Queensland and Victoria. Catalyst Education rebranded from Careers Training Group in May 2017.
Caren Watts, joint founder of Practical Outcomes, stated: “This is an exciting opportunity for Practical Outcomes to join the expanding Careers Training Group which will provide the support necessary for the next stage of growth.”
Careers Training Group Chief Executive Officer Neil Shilbury commented: “Caren, Kellie and the team have established Practical Outcomes as a high quality brand in the early childhood education sector and we’re delighted to welcome them into Careers Training Group as they position themselves for the next stage of their growth”.
About Practical Outcomes
Practical Outcomes was established in Victoria in 2006 by Kellie Normington and Caren Watts and is a Registered Training Organisation specialising in early childhood education and hospitality delivering training in Victoria and Queensland. With a uniquely holistic approach to training Practical Outcomes is a highly respected vocational training provider.
About Careers Training Group
Careers Training Group was formed in 2013. Registered Training Organisations under the brand include Selmar Institute of Education, Royal College of Healthcare, joining in September 2014 and now Practical Outcomes. The group is today a leading provider of vocational training across a number of sectors including early childhood education, aged care and business.
With the ongoing support of specialist private equity firm Anacacia Capital, Careers Training Group continues to grow in the $9Billion Australian vocational education market.
About Anacacia Capital
Anacacia Capital manages the Anacacia Partnership private equity funds and seeks to be Australia’s leading private equity firm that specialises in small-medium enterprises. Anacacia provide strategic insight and capital to outstanding management teams to help these businesses grow.
Catalyst Education is delighted to announce the addition of Royal College of Healthcare as it looks to expand in the vocational education sector in Australia with the support of leading private equity firm Anacacia Capital. Catalyst Education rebranded from Careers Training Group in May 2017.
Anacacia Capital identified the $8.4 billion Australian vocational education market with over 1.9 million students as an exciting growth opportunity. Royal College of Healthcare joins Careers Training Group’s existing business Selmar Institute of Education as it looks to expand significantly in this sector.
David Mol, Director of Royal College of Healthcare, stated: “I am delighted to join Careers Training Group and excited about the opportunity to have the support of Anacacia Capital to help us grow our business.”
Careers Training Group Managing Director Neil Shilbury stated: “David and Vicki Mol and their team have built Royal College of Healthcare into a leading provider of aged care training in Queensland and is an outstanding addition to the Careers Training Group portfolio of vocational training businesses”.
Transaction advisors included Sparke Helmore Lawyers, Redchip Lawyers, PWC, Pennell & Yantsch, AON, Supertrac and Newbery Consulting.
About Careers Training Group
Careers Training Group was formed in 2013. Registered Training Organisations under the brand include Selmar Institute of Education, Royal College of Healthcare, joining in September 2014 and now Practical Outcomes. The group is today a leading provider of vocational training across a number of sectors including early childhood education, aged care and business.
With the ongoing support of specialist private equity firm Anacacia Capital, Careers Training Group continues to grow in the $9Billion Australian vocational education market.
About Royal College of Healthcare
Royal College of Healthcare (www.royalcollege.com.au) was established in Queensland in 1997 as a Registered Training Organisation. It is a specialist trainer in the aged care sector and is sought after by leading aged care providers in Brisbane, Gold Coast and across Queensland to provide quality training, education, and consultancy advice.
About Anacacia Capital
Anacacia Capital (www.anacacia.com.au) manages the Anacacia Partnership private equity fund and seeks to be Australia’s leading private equity firm that specialises in small-medium enterprises. Anacacia provide strategic insight and capital to outstanding management teams to help these businesses to grow.