A Mudgee teen whose dreams of being a dance teacher were upended by a difficult home life has credited TAFE NSW with helping her launch a new career in childcare.

TAFE NSW has helped a Kempsey single mum-of-five gain the practical skills to build a career helping others, despite facing adversity.

A rapidly ageing population and the emergence of the so-called iPad generation is creating a “tsunami” of vision issues and driving strong demand for more TAFE NSW-trained optical dispensers, according to the nation’s most experienced optical dispensing educator.

TAFE NSW has helped a talented young Coffs Harbour musician strike a new career chord in the booming horticulture field.

TAFE NSW has launched a unique project aimed at upskilling women to help address a worsening skills shortage in the town planning sector.

TAFE Digital has helped a Penrith animal lover take a once-in-a-lifetime working trip to the safari grounds of Namibia and forge a promising career in the booming animal care sector.

TAFE NSW is using innovation - and a dash of digital flair - to foster the next generation of mental health and community services workers.

A Central Coast mum-of-three has put aside the pain of personal tragedy to make a commitment to train the next generation of audiometrists.

TAFE NSW has helped a former café manager with a passion for horticulture land a job helping maintain one of Brisbane’s most iconic inner-city parks.