Jake lands his dream job
TAFE NSW Wyong has helped a Central Coast teen land his dream job as an apprentice plumber, as the region continues to grapple with an ongoing trades skills shortage. Jake…
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Supporting trades students and their mental health
TAFE NSW Ourimbah and Wyong teachers are backing the future of the Central Coast’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise…
Pathway to construction apprenticeship
With construction booming on the Central Coast, TAFE NSW Ourimbah is set to launch a new, fee-free pre-apprenticeship program. The Statement of Attainment in Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction will teach students…
Go op shopping for a whole new look
With more than 30 op shops located throughout the region, Central Coast residents are being encouraged to embrace recycled clothing. Latest research by Seamless Australia shows a 12 per cent…
New pathway to health and fitness industry
TAFE NSW has ushered in a new course for aspiring fitness professionals on the Central Coast to cater to surging demand in the health and fitness industry post-COVID. For the…
Students design labels for Eastcoast Beverages
Central Coast beverage company, Eastcoast Beverages has unveiled three new limited-edition labels designed by TAFE NSW Newcastle students. A launch event was held at the facility on October 21 to…
Carving a path to future during “year from hell”
A Central Coast mother of three has put aside the pain of personal tragedy to make a commitment to train the next generation of audiometrists. While most locals were celebrating…
Helping children express themselves through art
With Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workforce set to grow by a staggering 22 per cent by 2026, TAFE NSW is providing a pipeline of skilled ECEC workers,…
Training the nurses of the future
The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has highlighted the important role Wyong TAFE is playing in addressing a skills shortage on the Central Coast and help future-proof the…
TAFE gets behind women in business
Female entrepreneurs on the Central Coast are boosting their business skills thanks to TAFE NSW’s Women in Business fee-free online training program. The program provides a suite of practical resources…
Call for more male early childhood educators
A Central Coast early childhood educator and passionate advocate for nature-based learning has credited TAFE NSW for helping launch his promising career and is calling for more future educators to…
Sowing the seeds for future of nursery industry
TAFE NSW is sowing the seeds for the future of the garden and nursery workforce, providing a pipeline of skilled workers to an industry that is forecast to grow by…
Career change for veteran Jack
TAFE NSW is delivering a pipeline of workers in the community service industry, with Ourimbah campus student Jack Brown almost set to enter the field. The 34-year-old veteran has almost…
Terrigal mum starts new business- with a little help
A Terrigal primary school teacher with 20 years’ experience in helping children learn and play but with limited knowledge of the business world turned to TAFE NSW’s Women in Business…
Helping hairdressers keep an eye out for concerning spots
Central Coast hairdressers, barbers and beauticians can access a new TAFE NSW course to gain the skills to “spot a spot” and speak up if they see something concerning through…
It’s never too late to learn a trade
Among a cohort of youthful apprentices, 55-year-old apprentice glazier Ilias Kontogiannis is defying age barriers and proving that experience is an invaluable asset. The Tumbi Umbi local enrolled in Certificate…
Gemma gets a headstart on career in aged care
Gemma Szabo is just one of the 59 Central Coast high school students gaining real world practical skills and experience by completing TAFE-Delivered Vocational Education Training at TAFE NSW Gosford….
TAFE studies boost mental health support workforce
With RU OK Day taking place this week (September 8), TAFE NSW has reiterated its vital role in training the new members for the mental health support workforce, with a…
Free hospitality training for school students
Young people on the Central Coast are set to benefit from fee-free hospitality training during the winter school holidays to help them get the skills they need for the jobs…
TAFE course helps Curtis land dream job
Landing a job at Kooindah Waters Golf Club in Wyong was just what Curtis Larnach had in mind when he took on a TAFE course in sports turf management. The…