The State Government has announced a major reform to TAFE NSW, removing it from the contestable funding model and committing to a stable, long-term budget.
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University of New England teams up with Maccas for uni credits
The University of New England (UNE) has joined forces with McDonald’s Australia to recognise workplace training as university credit, helping thousands of Macca’s employees nationwide take their next step into higher education.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Ag gap year program proves successful, enters next phase
With the pilot phase coming to an end, the NFF is calling on industry to step up and invest in the next phase of AgCAREERSTART
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Education, NSW Politics
Singh backs fair pay for community preschool teachers
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has called on the Minns Government to boost funding for community preschools to help address low wages and staffing shortages across the early childhood sector.
Posted inEducation, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
Williamson backs community preschools in fight for fair pay
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has joined educators in a state-wide push for pay parity, calling on the NSW Government to deliver fair funding for community-based preschools and address what he says is a “crisis” in the sector.
Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, Money, News
More local university study hubs on the way
Applications are open for community-owned organisations across the New England to apply for funding to establish and operate a Regional University Study Hub.
Posted inAwards, Education, News, What's on
New England women show how it’s done at the 2023 NSW Training Awards
The New England has proven itself a training powerhouse as the top performing region at this year’s State Training Awards in Sydney.
Posted inEducation, Local News, News
BackTrack Youth ride the waves at Surf for Life program
Eight young people from BackTrack Youth Works swapped welding tools and the bush for boards and waves, taking part in Surfing Australia’s Surf for Life program at Kingscliff.
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Armidale students to add extra wave to Coffs Ocean Swim
There will be no lane-ropes or black lines to follow, but an intrepid team of swimmers from The Armidale School are ready to tackle the two-kilometre Coffs Ocean Swim