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Every eligible Victorian will be guaranteed a training place in a massive $316 million overhaul of the training sector unveiled today by Premier John Brumby. Under the biggest investment in Victoria’s history to the state’s training sector, 172,000 extra Government-supported training places will be created and in a landmark deal with the Commonwealth university-style loans will be made available to students studying diploma and advanced diploma qualifications. Premier John Brumby said today’s announcement would deliver massive benefits to students, employers, industry and the training sector while also tackling skills shortages. We will provide a Government supported place for every eligible student who wants to train, re-train or boost their qualifications in the Victoria’s training sector, he said.