Melbourne Victory have unveiled local training company Builders Academy as a co-principal partner, alongside existing sponsor Optislim, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

Throughout the 2016/17 season, the Builders Academy logo will appear on the front of the club's away matchday shirts, while the company will receive LED perimeter branding at home games.

Builders Academy, part of Simonds Group, is an educational organisation which offers national accredited qualifications for the building and construction industry.

"Having developed a relationship with Simonds Group, we're excited to welcome Builders Academy Australia to the community," said Victory chief executive Ian Robson.

"The Simonds Group is a long-standing, Australian-owned company and a trusted brand, and we look forward to the season ahead with them."