Central Coast TAFE students are set to benefit with the Federal and State Government’s announcement of a further 147,400 Fee-Free TAFE places across NSW, funding skills for future jobs in the areas where our community needs them most.
With more than 11,115 students on the Central Coast already having accessed the Fee-Free TAFE program, Central Coast students are enjoying the game-changing opportunities that a TAFE NSW education has to offer.
This partnership will address persistent skills shortages experienced across the community, giving people the opportunity to study for in-demand careers and opportunities.
Under the program, students are offered fee-free places to upskill in industries aligned to priority skill areas, unlocking skilled workers in the areas needing them most.
Students studying a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or a Certificate III in School Based Education Support, could save up to $1,600, and those looking to build a career pathway through a Certificate III in Individual Support could save up to $1,450.
The expansion of the Fee-Free TAFE program is in addition to the recent signing of the five-year National Skills Agreement, which saw the Commonwealth and NSW Governments join together to unlock billions of dollars to build the skills and prosperity for NSW, embedding national co-operation and strategic investment in the NSW vocational education and training sector.
“The Federal Labor Government is working hard to deliver a better future for all Australians, this includes our Fee-Free TAFE courses,” Federal member for Robertson Gordon Reid said.
“So far, Fee-Free TAFE has been a gamechanger and has meant thousands of Australians are now accessing study opportunities that will help them secure jobs in areas of need.
“This is another example of the Australian and NSW Governments working together to deliver for the people of the Central Coast.”
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the genuine collaboration between the Commonwealth and NSW governments meant thousands more Central Coast people would enjoy the benefits of a vocational education, setting them up with the skills of the future.
“As well as equipping our next generation of highly skilled workers, this initiative will place more money back in the pockets of Coastie students, supporting our community as they embark on their further education journey,” she said.
“More than 11,115 Coasties have already enrolled in the Fee-Free TAFE Program and I look forward to seeing more Central Coast students enrol with the announcement of further fee-free places.”