Jesuit Community College

What Jesuit Community College does

Jesuit Community College (JCC) is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO TOID: 21800) and Learn Local provider operating as the training arm of Jesuit Social Services, a Victorian social change non-profit. Headquartered in Brunswick, Victoria, with a 12-person team, the college delivers accredited vocational courses, pre-accredited foundation skills training, and short vocational tasters to disadvantaged adults, justice-involved individuals (including those on Community Corrections Orders), mature-aged returners, and job seekers. Course portfolio spans hospitality (Barista and Café Operations, Ready Set Work series), horticulture (Garden Pathways), digital and financial literacy (Be Connected, Digital Essentials, Money for Life), construction induction (White Card), food safety, RSA certification, and foundation qualifications (Certificate I in General Education for Adults, FSK20119 Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways). The Ignite Café social enterprise, a live hospitality training environment supporting approximately 50 participants per year, closed in July 2024; hospitality training has since migrated to a partnership with Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine.

JCC uses a blended delivery model combining face-to-face classroom instruction across Melbourne and regional Victoria with online learning materials and assessments delivered through the aXcelerate learning management platform, accessible on laptop, tablet, and smartphone. Enrolment is direct: prospective students contact the college via phone (03 9421 7600), email ([email protected]), or website enquiry forms, after which pre-training reviews and language, literacy, and numeracy assessments determine course suitability. Marketing is community-led and partner-driven — the college runs its own website plus Facebook and Instagram accounts (Jesuit Community College TOID-21800), supplemented by referral pathways through the Jesuit Social Services ecosystem (Inclusive Employment Australia, Skills First Reconnect, Community Corrections, Department of Justice and Community Safety), and grassroots word-of-mouth. The website is published in English, Arabic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya, Tibetan, and Vietnamese, signalling intentional CALD community outreach. No resellers, distributors, or enterprise sales channels are used; enrolment is per-student and managed in-house.

The revenue model is dual-source. The primary stream is Victorian Government subsidies via the Skills First Program (administered by Skills Victoria Training) and the Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board, with eligibility gated by citizenship, age, prior qualifications, and residency criteria. A secondary fee-for-service stream covers non-eligible students at rates published in the Schedule of Fees, with a Student Support Fund providing tuition hardship relief. Refund policy is tiered: 90% refund for cancellations 10+ business days pre-start; 50% for 9-5 business days; no refund for less than 5 business days or after commencement. No refund applies when tuition is paid via Skills First or the Student Support Fund. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed and the entity operates without external investors.

Name

Jesuit Community College

Legal name

Jesuit Community College

Website

https://jesuitcommunitycollege.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jesuit Community College is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation in Victoria, Australia, operating as the training arm of Jesuit Social Services and delivering accredited vocational courses and foundation skills training to disadvantaged adults, justice-involved individuals, mature-aged returners, and job seekers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Foundation skills courses
• Adult community education
• Hospitality training courses
• Digital literacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Recurring: Jesuit Community College receives government subsidies from the Victorian Skills First Program and the Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board to deliver subsidised training to eligible Victorians. Eligibility criteria apply based on citizenship, age, prior qualifications, and residency.
2. One Time License: The college offers fee-for-service courses for students who do not meet government funding eligibility criteria. Fees are listed in the Schedule of Fees document and are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jesuit Community College is a Registered Training Organisation (TOID: 21800) and Learn Local provider delivering nationally accredited vocational qualifications, pre-accredited foundation skills courses, and short vocational tasters (hospitality, horticulture, construction, digital literacy, food safety, RSA). Courses are delivered face-to-face across Melbourne and regional Victoria with blended online learning through the aXcelerate platform, primarily to adults experiencing disadvantage or barriers to employment.

Product overview

Jesuit Community College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO TOID: 21800) and Learn Local provider offering a portfolio of vocational courses and programs focused on developing real skills for life, learning and work. The college delivers nationally accredited qualifications (Certificate I in General Education for Adults, FSK20119 Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways), short vocational tasters (Barista and Café Operations, Café Operations, Garden Pathways, Ready Set Barista, Construction White Card, Food Safety, RSA), and foundational skills courses (Digital Essentials, Language For Life, Money for Life, Pre-Employment Course). Programs are funded through Skills First, ACFE, and include support services like Skills First Reconnect and Inclusive Employment Australia. Courses combine face-to-face classroom delivery with blended online learning through the aXcelerate platform, and practical training at locations including Ignite Café social enterprise and community gardens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barista and Café Operations Course A three-month accredited hospitality program providing hands-on skills in espresso machine operation, café service, food safety, menu planning, budgeting, and customer service, delivered at the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine for adult learners seeking hospitality employment.
• Café Operations Course An accredited hospitality course combining practical and theory components, equipping participants with skills and certificates in espresso coffee preparation, food handling, and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), previously delivered at the Ignite Café social enterprise for adult learners.
• Garden Pathways Program A pre-accredited training program run in partnership with the Department of Justice and Community Safety that supports participants in contact with the justice system to serve community work hours while learning practical horticultural skills and employability skills.
• Pre-Employment Course A course designed to enhance participants' professional and personal skills, improve language, literacy, and numeracy, develop time management, problem solving and workplace communication skills, and build confidence and motivation to look for work.
• Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) (22689VIC) A nationally recognised qualification covering language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, available through ACFE government funding for adults needing foundation skills.
• FSK20119 Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways A nationally recognised qualification focused on foundation skills for work and vocational pathways, delivered as part of the college's accredited course offerings.
• Ready Set Barista A short vocational course in hospitality providing introductory barista skills training for adults seeking entry-level café employment.
• Be Connected 1 and Be Connected 2 (DLEO1, DLEO2) Digital literacy courses designed to help learners develop essential digital skills for everyday life and work.
• Digital Essentials Level 1 (DEL1) A digital literacy course covering foundational digital skills needed for employment and daily life for adult learners.
• Language For Life (LAN) English language courses supporting language, literacy and communication skills development for adult learners.
• Money for Life (LLNMON) A financial literacy course helping participants develop money management skills for everyday life and work.
• Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CPCWHS1001) A White Card certification course required for working in the Australian construction industry, covering WHS awareness for adult learners entering the construction sector.
• Introduction to Food Safety (FFSFOOD)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ignite Café supported approximately 50 participants per year to gain work experience and pathways into hospitality.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jesuit Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit Community College is the training arm and a program of Jesuit Social Services, a not-for-profit social change organisation. Jesuit Social Services founded and wholly governs the college, providing operational infrastructure, funding programs (Inclusive Employment Australia, Skills First Reconnect), and cross-referral pathways. The college draws on Jesuit Social Services' mission to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
• Department of Justice and Community Safety (Victoria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit Community College runs the Garden Pathways program in partnership with the Department of Justice and Community Safety. The program supports men in contact with the justice system to serve their community work hours by growing produce that is donated to local food relief programs. Participants acquire horticultural skills while fulfilling court-mandated community work requirements.
• Visy CaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit Community College delivers its Barista and Café Operations course at the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine, Victoria. The partnership provides the physical venue and hands-on training environment for students to gain practical hospitality experience in a real café setting.
• Victorian Government (Skills First Program / ACFE Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit Community College is a registered training organisation funded by the Victorian Government under the Skills First Program (administered through Skills Victoria Training) and the Adult Community and Further Education Board. This government funding enables subsidised training places for eligible Victorians.
• Learn LocalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit Community College is a Learn Local provider, part of the Learn Local network of pre-accredited training providers in Victoria. Learn Local is funded by the Victorian Government to help deliver pre-accredited training to a broad range of Victorians over compulsory school leaving age.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centre for Adult Education (CAE): Melbourne-based not-for-profit adult community education provider offering pre-accredited and accredited courses to adult learners, including disadvantaged cohorts. Directly comparable as a community-based adult education organisation serving similar Victorian learner segments.
• The Smith Family: National Australian charity delivering education and training programs to children and families experiencing disadvantage. Comparable focus on education-to-employment pathways for marginalised learners.
• Berry Street: Victorian community organisation providing education, training, and wraparound support to vulnerable children, young people, and families. Comparable mission-aligned service model for disadvantaged cohorts.
• Brotherhood of St Laurence: Melbourne-based community organisation delivering education, training, and employment programs for disadvantaged Australians. Comparable faith-inspired social-change orientation and learner cohort.
• Navitas Skilled Futures: Vocational and foundation-skills training provider focused on migrants, refugees, and disadvantaged adults in Australia. Comparable in targeting marginalised learner cohorts with foundation and pre-employment pathways.
• Melbourne City Mission: Victorian community services organisation running education, training, and youth programs for disadvantaged populations. Directly comparable in mission and community-based delivery model.
• AMES Australia (now part of SSI): Adult education provider (now within Settlement Services International) delivering English language, foundation skills, and settlement support to migrants and disadvantaged communities across Australia. Comparable mission and learner profile.

Broad incumbents

• Holmesglen Institute: Major Victorian TAFE delivering vocational education across hospitality, construction, and foundation skills. Overlaps on course categories, particularly hospitality and pre-employment training.
• Chisholm Institute: Major Victorian TAFE delivering vocational courses including hospitality, foundation skills, and pre-employment programs. Overlaps on course offerings but operates at much larger scale across multiple campuses.
• Melbourne Polytechnic: Large Victorian TAFE/provider offering certificate, diploma, and foundation programs across multiple campuses. Comparable in the 'community college' positioning and Victoria-wide footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Jesuit-Community-College-TOID-21800-100083090804511
• Instagraminstagram.com/jesuitcommunitycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jesuit-community-college

Compliance4 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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