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How TAFE NSW 'speed dating' event is helping region's understaffed childcare sector

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15 May 2023 - 2:09 PM

TAFE NSW Wollongong has piloted a unique way of helping TAFE NSW students secure jobs in the in-demand sector – speed dating.

TAFE NSW Wollongong helps Ella succeed on national stage

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13 September 2022 - 10:08 AM

A Wollongong apprentice baker has credited her TAFE NSW teacher with giving her the skills to succeed after winning one of the nation’s most prestigious baking competitions last week.

TAFE NSW helps Tegan step out of the shadows

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17 January 2022 - 10:48 AM

A Wollongong mum whose life has been scarred by mental illness and addiction is now offering hope to struggling locals after completing a unique TAFE NSW diploma.

AT YOUR SERVICE: TAFE NSW preparing students for post-COVID customer service 'revolution'

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17 August 2021 - 4:04 PM

Wollongong businesses must pivot to embrace a new style of customer service in the post-COVID economy, a TAFE NSW Wollongong business administration teacher has said.

RAISING HOPE: Former refugee to share story as part of unique TAFE NSW short course

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19 July 2021 - 11:21 AM

A Syrian refugee will recount her harrowing journey to Australia as part of a TAFE NSW short course that aims to better prepare local mental health professionals and support services to work with forced migrants.

MAKING THE CHOP: Elizabeth proves a cut above in male-dominated butchery trade

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15 March 2021 - 1:13 PM

A self-confessed “girly girl” from Bowral is challenging stereotypes about the traditionally male-dominated butchery trade and, with the help of TAFE NSW, is about to become a fully-fledged tradeswoman.

How TAFE NSW empowered Rubi to support a community's healing

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13 January 2021 - 11:03 AM

A TAFE NSW graduate delivering a youth empowerment program for Kiama teens has urged locals to prioritise their health and wellbeing in what has been a difficult year for local young people.

Fee-free TAFE NSW mental health courses to support aged care residents, workers

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06 July 2020 - 4:43 PM

Two fee-free TAFE NSW courses aimed at empowering aged care workers to better understand and address mental health issues in residents have been launched in the Illawarra. 

TAFE NSW trains SALT women in region’s first handy-person pilot program

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11 September 2019 - 4:16 PM

A group of Illawarra women are training at TAFE NSW gaining the hands-on skills to operate their own handy-person businesses.