MindChamps partners with Western Sydney University, signing MoU

Freya Lucas

Nov 08, 2024

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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider MindChamps has partnered with Western Sydney University, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at “revolutionising early childhood education, enhancing workforce development, and fostering global pathways for education.”

Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO, emphasised the “transformative potential” of the partnership to drive educational innovation and make quality early childhood education accessible.

“Collaborating with MindChamps will allow us to nurture the next generation of early childhood educators, provide tailored educational pathways, and address workforce shortages,” he said.

“By combining research and practical training, we’re creating a unique platform that supports both students and communities, fostering a brighter future for early learners and educators alike.”

This collaboration, he continued, harnesses the University’s research expertise and maximises MindChamps’ over a quarter of a century of research, teaching methodology and groundbreaking education pedagogy to elevate learning standards in Australia and globally.

MindChamps Founder and CEO, Mr David Chiem, agreed, highlighting the partnership’s shared vision of holistic education.

“From the very beginning we set out in our Social Charter our intention ‘to challenge and lift education standards globally and to provide educational opportunities to those who would not otherwise have the means.,’ Mr Chiem said.

“With this partnership with Western Sydney University we will advance early childhood education with groundbreaking research, arts integration, and real-world training that prepares educators to meet the demands of a rapidly changing educational landscape and a world that is being transformed by Artificial Intelligence.”

“We are thrilled to collaborate with the University to lift education standards globally, and provide the means for world class education.”

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