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.

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.

Bathurst welder AJ Cook and her carpenter husband Nick have built the lifestyle of their dreams - and they credit TAFE NSW for making it all possible.

You can only spend so much time at the beach or lazing by the pool over the Christmas holiday period, so consider spending some time maintaining what is likely the most expensive investment...