TAFE can open doors to many different pathways. From apprenticeships and trades to community care and creative careers, people across Victoria are achieving their goals through TAFE.
Read their stories and see how education and training could help you take your next step.
Matt is creating clean energy career pathways in Gippsland
Matt did his electrical apprenticeship in Gippsland, now he’s building the region’s renewable energy workforce.
Olivia’s love for animals led to a fresh start at TAFE
When Olivia had a ‘big idea’ to change her life and her career, Free TAFE helped make it real.
Free TAFE helps Nisha make a real impact with young people
Nisha’s personal experiences inspired him to study youth work at TAFE.
Clea builds her dreams with TAFE
Carpenter Clea wants to inspire more women to be apprentices.
Free TAFE helps the student become the teacher
Chris returned to study as a mature-aged student and is now an IT teacher, thanks to Free TAFE.
Free TAFE made Jo’s dream of becoming a nurse real
When Jo lost both her dad and her best friend to cancer, she saw firsthand just how valuable a nurse’s work is.
Free TAFE is changing lives
Diana Pasos’ positive outlook pointed her to a career in aged care, which she loves.
Connecting through Auslan
Becoming fluent in Auslan has given Bianca Oldham a way to support her Deaf son.
Maths support helps future engineers to find their groove
Apprentice engineer Madi and her classmates are gearing up to complete their TAFE training with the help of a specialist literacy, numeracy and digital skills teacher.
Oat milk coffee leads to new career through apprenticeship
Alexia wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her career, but the answer came to her over coffee.
How one woman found her groove in the trades
Tash needed a career change and was inspired by women in construction on social media to try carpentry.
A new country meant new training pathways for tradie Tom
A move from the UK to Australia gave Tom Cotterill access to vocational training at school, which helped him realise he wanted to be a plumber.
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