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Career changer sets sights on early childhood education

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29 March 2022 - 3:07 PM

New data from Deloitte Access Economics reveals early childhood educators would be one of the Central West’s fastest growing professions in the coming years, expected to grow by 14.3% by 2024-25.

New cohort of early childhood educators as five new centres open in Orange

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29 March 2022 - 2:58 PM

Data shows the demand for Australian early childhood educators is likely to grow by 7% in the decade from 2016 to 2026.

TAFE NSW qualification means Cole is a rarity in his chosen field

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18 July 2019 - 2:43 PM

Talented TAFE NSW Nowra graduate Cole Oakes is preparing for a career as an early childhood educator in the Illawarra.