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School-based traineeship gives Sophie a head start to her career
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13 April 2021 - 10:58 AM

A Parkes Christian School graduate who has enjoyed a hands-on position in local government for two years has credited TAFE NSW for helping her accelerate her career.

Collaborative training program gives students job-ready skills
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12 October 2020 - 11:16 AM

Twelve Parkes community members are now equipped with the hands-on skills to start a career in the growing horticulture and landscaping industries thanks to a training program by Skillset, CMOC-Northparkes Mines (Northparkes), Training Services NSW and TAFE NSW Parkes.

Parkes Shire Council staff upskill at TAFE NSW
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10 August 2020 - 4:13 PM

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.