About Aston
With the purpose of transforming lives of individuals and strengthening communities, through employment linked education and training, Aston was founded, to bestow upon students the richness of knowledge, skills, and confidence that are much sought-for in today’s competitive markets. Aston College takes pride in being known as a pioneer in offering world-class training and top-notch education, by bringing Australian courses to offshore locations and bridging the gaps in vocational education. We collaborate with reputable partner colleges and institutes in Australia and around the globe, to provide border less learning to our students. By doing so, we are building a community that rises together for the betterment of society. We are best known for our dedication towards all stakeholders and deliver with utmost passion.
Aston was derived from a name that means ‘strong leader’ and ‘trust worthy’, which is what we are inculcating in our students, that graduate and become global citizens. Our goal is to help students and partners of Aston College build a better future for themselves as well as for the communities they are an active part of.
We facilitate a blend of efficient but flexible online and classroom environment that realistically mimics the workplace scenarios. Different qualifications will have different environments set up for learning. We partner with different organizations that have various facilities needed to support the learning of our students. On completion of courses, our students have options to move to Australia for further studies, or apply for employment in various countries through our Employment Agencies Network, or even be an ‘entrepreneur’.
Our Purpose
Our purpose/ vision is to help transform the lives of individuals and strengthen communities through employment linked education and training.
Our Mission
We seek to offer high-quality, innovative instruction and support that promotes individual achievements, academic excellence with career and economic development.
Our Value Statement
We practice a ‘high standard of quality’; have ‘open communication’ that brings out ‘integrity’ and ‘empathy’. This enables us to be ‘pro-active’ and work with different individuals that encourage us to ‘inspire and be inspired’.
Features
Borderless Learning
We are bringing a number of Australian qualifications to different countries, through Aston Education Centers, established with our global network of partner institutes. We are making learning accessible and affordable, by cutting the need of physical presence in Australia. Courses are delivered through a blend of classroom, practical training and online learning, customized to maximize learnings and enhance skills. The beauty of borderless learning is that you could be in your own country and gain an Australian Qualification, with further options to grow in your career.
Astons’ Global Community
All our students become part of our global closed Facebook community page and will have access to the page for a lifetime. Members of this community include team members from all the Education Centers across the globe. Each member brings in unique support to the group, where members can post for help or insights on various topics, ranging from Academics to personal and professional development. It is a page where one shares his/ her concerns, positive developments or just a new way of doing things. This group acts as a family that keeps all Aston College members up to date and a place where life long friendships are made. It can be utilized as a good networking platform, given the immense value that we place on the members whom we recruit. You could be sitting in one corner of the world, with a friend in the other corner, whom you meet when you both move to Australia or visit other countries. Along with our guidance and help, members of this community help each other while in Australia, to find accommodation or employment, along with academic assistance.
Training on Soft Skills
Aston College realizes that apart from technical or hard skills training, students need soft skills training, to enhance their abilities further and set themselves apart from the rest. Soft skills are not exhaustive, as they are known as people skills or personal attributes that indicate high levels of emotional intelligence. With each passing term our students will have a surprise theme of soft skills, to help enhance their capabilities.
In a world that is becoming busier, one tends to lose touch with the inner being. At Aston College, we take pride in bringing out your inner human and teaching skills that build character, attitude, career attributes and emotional intelligence, complementing your occupational or technical skill sets. These soft skill upgrades set you apart from the crowd, enabling you to perform better at your work place, reeling in prospects for career growth.
Guidance on Job Placements
We are seeking partnerships with employers and agencies, to ensure that our students be placed in employments quickly. This, however, is a lengthy process and requires a lot of fine-tuning to ensure that our students get the best on the one hand and we present the best to employers, on the other. While we continue to build our associations in the market place, we will currently offer guidance on how to get jobs quicker. The training on soft skills and your course at Aston would have already give you the boost that you need. To complement and add value to our students, Aston College will provide classes on where to apply for better jobs, how to prepare for them, what to expect and what to do when called for an interview. Alongside the training, if any openings come about our way, we will broadcast the opportunities waiting to be sought after by you.
Our Team
Nishant Maroo (Chief Executive Officer)
A serial Entrepreneur leading various businesses in Education, Training and Business Advisory domains.
Nishant has over 11 years of experience in the Education industry. He worked as Financial & Business Analyst with Study Group Australia and then, moved into Marketing and Student Recruitment roles with King’s Own Institute, Williams Business College and Australian Technical and Management College. He was instrumental in setting up Pathway Centers for ATMC/ Fed Uni in Nepal (Pokhara & Kathmandu), Bangladesh (Dhaka) and Philippines (General Santos). He is well versed with analyzing international student recruitment trends and provides advice to develop appropriate student recruitment strategies. He has extensive knowledge of international education and migration regulations as well.
Being involved in the Education Industry, Nishant has now embarked on a journey with a highly professional team, with a purpose to help individuals transforms their lives through education and training. He has embarked on an ambitious journey to make Aston College globally renowned, for quality education and training.
Harmeen Kaur (Chief Operating Officer)
An avid book lover and blogger and an experienced professional in Education.
Hailing from Zambia, Harmeen Kaur attained her qualifications in the fields of Business, Marketing and Management in Sydney. She proceeded to work in the education industry as a part time Student Support Officer. Her vigor and determination led her to the ranks of Compliance Manager and Group Marketing & Operations Manager for a group of companies delivering Vocational and Higher Education on multiple campuses across Australia and Dubai. She left the position, taking a break to find her calling. During that time, she consulted with Higher Education Providers on Marketing and Compliance. During the journey, Harmeen realised her potential and with a passion to make a difference, backed by 8 years of experience in the Education and Training industry, she is now the Co-founder of Aston College. In her down time, she is an avid book reader and runs a blog. She also debuted as a published Author in 2017.
Paul Kelly (Academic Director)
A seasoned Academician, with a 360o view of the Education & Training sector.
Paul has had over 45 years’ experience in higher education, in a variety of teaching and leadership roles including Associate Professor, Head of the School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences and Head of School of Engineering, at the University of Ballarat. During his 33 years at the University, he served and actively contributed to a great many of the University committees. These included the Engineering, Business, Human Movement, Applied Sciences and Information Technology Course Committees and Divisional Boards and the University Academic Board. Paul was Founder Director and Chief Academic Officer for different RTOs. Paul has remained an active promoter of international education and has established strong linkages with overseas agents, institutes, key government and non-government organizations working in the Education and Training sectors. His passion towards education is very evident in the work he has done so far and continues to do, for that matter. His 360 degree knowledge in the sector and drive for quality is instrumental for Aston’s growth.
