Inmates across New England’s two correctional facilities are being given the chance to build brighter futures, with a surge in vocational training and traineeships designed to equip them with qualifications and real-world skills before release.
Steve Whan
Posted inLocal News, School News
The future looks bright for the Educational Pathways Program
New England students will continue to benefit from hands-on vocational learning while still at school, as the State Government announces ongoing funding of $38.9 million for the Educational Pathways Program
Posted inAwareness Events, Education, Local News
Workers are making their mark through vocational education and training
National Skills Week 2025 will be officially launched in New South Wales this Monday, celebrating the power of vocational education and training to transform careers, communities, and the NSW economy.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Education, Mental Health, Tamworth
TAFE NSW trades teachers wear bold shirts to support mental health
TAFE NSW Armidale and Tamworth teachers are backing the future of the New England region’s construction workforce by wearing a custom-designed shirt as part of a new state-wide initiative to raise awareness of mental health and provide vital support to trades students.
Posted inEducation, Tamworth
Upgrades and Gamilaraay courses coming to Tamworth TAFE
$850,000 in facilities upgrades for the Tamworth TAFE campus, and face-to-face Gamilaraay language courses to be held in Tamworth, Gunnedah, Quirindi, were announced yesterday.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Tamworth, Work and career
New career, who dis?
It’s National Careers Week (12-18 May), and New England locals have been urged to look to TAFE NSW to “supercharge” their career options, just like one local mum who switched to plumbing in her thirties.
Posted inLocal News
Support for $10,000 apprentice incentive payments
The State Government is handing out a $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices in the construction and clean energy sectors to boost apprentice retention.
Posted inArmidale, Education
Armidale graduate celebrates high scores in an alternative pathway to uni
As school leavers across the state receive their HSC results, TAFE graduates are celebrating their success in a university preparation course that provides access to uni without the HSC.
Posted inAwards, Education, Tamworth
Peel High student wins VET in Schools Student of the Year at State Finals
Peel High School’s Gabriella Ward has taken out this year’s VET in Schools Student of the Year at the NSW Training Awards event.
Posted inMoree, Narrabri, Tamworth
Build your future: Apprentices and trainees wanted for major regional transport projects
Looking for a career in Civil Construction? There are new apprentice and trainee opportunities in Moree, Narrabri and Tamworth available now.