Parkes Shire Council is defying a national trend by investing in the skill development of its employees, rather than recruiting new talent. Twenty staff across Council functions will have the opportunity to complete a Diploma of Project Management at TAFE NSW this year.

TAFE NSW Lithgow has moved to help address the shortage of social housing and community service workers by offering three new courses to the community through a mixture of flexible online study and face-to-face workshops.

Self-proclaimed animal lover, Nicola Irwin is now working in her dream career as a veterinary nurse before completing a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at TAFE NSW Tamworth and is encouraging others to pursue employment opportunities.

Bathurst resident, Nicole Foxall, is taking advantage of the growth in the visual arts and craft industry by painting a successful career in the Central West as an artist. Known for...

Narrabri locals Maria Revell and Alexia Weckert are encouraging job seekers to consider a rewarding career in the aged care industry considering local employment opportunities. Both Maria and Alexia studied a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at TAFE NSW Narrrabri and were employed by Whiddon Narrabri and Wee Waa before completing their course.

TAFE NSW Dubbo graduate, Cory Nordstrom, is proof that it’s never too late to be in a career you love after switching from the kitchen to the shearing shed.

Steven, a Mudgee resident and Western NSW Local Health District employee, realised he needed to gain the additional skills to be able to lead and empower a dynamic team in his role as the Sector Engineer for Asset Operations. He chose to study a Diploma of Leadership and Management online through TAFE NSW Dubbo to assist him in making improvements and better informed decisions.

While Christmas is an exciting time of year for most people, spent celebrating with family and friends, it can also be a source of stress and anxiety for the elderly. TAFE NSW Head...

Coonabarabran resident, David Brennan, is taking full advantage of new employment opportunities in the aged care industry and the TAFE NSW Connected Learning Centre. After completing a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), David is now working at Cooinda Coonabarabran as a support worker.