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Career change at 55: TAFE NSW student forges a new path in booming industry
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02 June 2023 - 9:00 AM

Amongst a cohort of youthful apprentices, 55-year-old apprentice glazier, Ilias Kontogiannis, is defying age barriers and proving that experience is an invaluable asset.

50 is the new student
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20 March 2019 - 10:59 AM

As Central Coast local Cathie Renfrew looks back over the last year, her first in her 50s, she beams with pride. Cathie has just secured her first full time job in 25 years thanks to completing

Sue reskills to remain in the workforce
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20 February 2019 - 3:57 PM

Bathurst resident Sue Butler became redundant from her job and decided to reskill with a Certificate IV in Catering Operations and a Diploma of Hospitality at TAFE NSW Bathurst. She now has the skills to pursue the employment opportunities in the region.