Collingwood is excited to announce that Kangan Institute has signed on as the Official Major Partner of the Club’s AFLW team.
Signing a two-year deal, Kangan Institute will also serve as the side’s Official Coaches Partner.
Kangan Institute is one of Melbourne’s leading providers in vocational education and training. The organisation delivers training and skills that assists students in developing the skills to enter the workforce.
Recognised as the 2022 Australian Large Training provider of the year, Kangan Institute provides services to thousands of students each year, at campuses in Broadmeadows, Docklands, Cremorne and Essendon.
The partnership between Collingwood’s AFLW program and Kangan Institute is poised to bring about a range of benefits for both players and the community:
- Educational Opportunities: Collingwood AFLW players will have access to Kangan Institute's extensive educational resources, helping them build skills and qualifications that can extend beyond their sporting careers.
- Career Development: The partnership will offer career development programs, ensuring that Collingwood AFLW players are equipped for success in various fields.
- Community Engagement: Collingwood AFLW players will collaborate with Kangan Institute on community initiatives, using the power of sport to inspire and engage local communities.
Collingwood Football Club’s CEO Craig Kelly said he was thrilled to welcome the new partnership with Kangan Institute.
“We’re pleased to welcome Kangan Institute onboard as our Official Major Partner and Official Coaches Partner of our AFLW program,” Kelly said.
“It’s great to have an industry-leading professional like Kangan Institute invest and commit to our AFLW program and we know they’ll play a key role in the next phrase of the program’s journey.
“The partnership will present our AFLW athletes with opportunities to study through Kangan Institute and will also see our players engage with and empower current students at Kangan Institute.”
Kangan Institute’s Chief Executive Officer Ms Sally Curtain said:
“Both Kangan Institute and Collingwood have proud histories of preparing people for success, and we look forward to combining our experience to inspire future generations to fly higher, on and off the field.
“Both organisations are strongly aligned in our commitment to promoting gender equality and improving pathways for women in sport and careers.
“Through this partnership we aim to raise the profile of skills and training for young people. We also hope to improve awareness of the opportunities available to build a rewarding career, particularly among women.
“We hope that working side by side, we can create a high achieving partnership and an environment that encourages more young people to achieve more wins, at home, at TAFE, at work and on the field.”
Kangan Institute’s logo will feature on the back of the home and away guernsey and front of the shorts.
As the Official Coaches partner, Kangan Institute’s logo will also feature across AFLW coaching attire.
Collingwood will don the new playing kit featuring Kangan Institute’s logo this Sunday against Fremantle at Victoria Park with the game commencing at 1.05pm.
About Kangan Institute
Kangan Institute is one of Melbourne’s leading providers of vocational education and training, delivering training and skills that leads students to real jobs.
Recognised as the 2022 Australian Large Training provider of the year, Kangan Institute provides services to thousands of students each year, at campuses in Broadmeadows, Docklands, Cremorne and Essendon.
Kangan Institute aims to inspire and equip people with the skills and training to prepare for a promising career with courses from health care to trades and construction, fashion, automotive, hairdressing, cyber security and more, across campuses in central and northern Melbourne and online.
