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TAFE NSW graduate helping plug the construction skills gap in Ballina

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21 August 2024 - 12:35 PM

As National Skills Week continues, the latest Jobs and Skills Report projects an increase of construction employment by more than 9% in the 10 years to 2033, indicating a strong demand for skilled workers in the construction industry.

TAFE NSW construction training filling foundational skills need in Dubbo

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25 August 2022 - 1:54 PM

TAFE NSW Dubbo is answering industry calls for more foundational building skills by offering the newly developed Certificate II in Construction to local students.

TAFE NSW training lady tradies to meet housing industry demand

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11 March 2022 - 9:48 AM

Reana is among a growing number of women who are capitalising on the construction boom to gain new skills, qualifications, and a new career in an industry with variety and opportunity for growth.

First Step program hits the ground running

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24 January 2022 - 1:00 PM

TAFE NSW and J.P. Morgan have expanded their landmark First Step Program for young people to support South Western Sydney’s newly arrived migrant and refugee community.

TAFE NSW helps Kes cement his future

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02 September 2021 - 2:38 PM

Working on a TAFE NSW building project has helped Kes Bandara find his dream job when he helped tradesman Josh Lee with concreting work. Kes, 23, has now started an apprenticeship and is studying his Certificate III in Concreting.

TAFE NSW graduates build a thriving business together

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16 June 2021 - 10:45 AM

Amid a construction boom across regional NSW, TAFE NSW building graduates Mitchell Hawthorn and Brendan...

TAFE NSW proves Girls Can Too when it comes to taking up a trade​​​​​​​

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09 June 2021 - 12:31 PM

Year 10 students are proving Girls Can Too, as part of a try-a-trade program with TAFE NSW Orange. The Canobolas High School students have been getting their hands dirty in carpentry, light automotive, electrotechnology, painting and decorating.

Women encouraged to Try a Trade at TAFE NSW Casino

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31 March 2021 - 10:18 AM

TAFE NSW Casino and Richmond Valley Council are uniting forces to encourage women across the Richmond Valley to pursue careers in male-dominated industries with new Try a Trade short...

Collaborative training program providing Wilcannia locals with a pathway to employment

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22 March 2021 - 11:57 AM

Eleven Wilcannia locals will graduate from an innovative training program this week equipped with job-ready skills in construction thanks to a collaboration between WaterNSW, Murdi Paaki Services, Regional Enterprise Development Institute (REDI.E) and TAFE NSW.