AFTER moving from Johannesburg, South Africa with her six year old daughter in search of a better lifestyle and new opportunities, Dubbo resident Catherine Kelly has taken advantage of the growing early childhood education and care industry.
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After studying through Dubbo TAFE, because it was the only training provider in Dubbo offering courses to international students, Ms Kelly has gained employment at a number of childcare centres in Dubbo.
“I was impressed by the breadth of practical skills covered by the teachers who maintained their industry connections that I decided to become an ambassador for TAFE NSW.
“Although I was studying at TAFE NSW full-time, the flexibility of the course delivery allowed me to study and work in the industry at the same time. TAFE NSW has given me a solid start in the industry and in Australia and I am very grateful,” Ms Kelly said.
TAFE NSW Regional General Manager, Kate Baxter, encourages people looking for employment to consider the early childhood education and care industry.
According to research carried out by Australia’s leading training provider, TAFE NSW, by 2021 the early childhood education and care industry in the Orana and Central West regions is set to increase by 13.9 per cent with around 36,000 job openings over this time.
Ms Baxter said TAFE NSW has a range of early childhood education and care courses from certificates to diplomas to cater for this demand for skilled workers.
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