The Victorian Government has recently provided additional funding to expand the options with free TAFE programs that will boost skills and enhance job prospects for young people living in regional communities.
The funding comes as part of the state’s skill-led strategy to drive economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
The program has been expanded to include extra free TAFE places in new courses linked to government priorities due to the impact of Coronavi These qualifications include, Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, Certificate II in Health Services Assistance and Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.
The announcement brings a range of new opportunities to study across the region. The additional funding will be particularly helpful in ensuring highly impacted groups including women, young people and migrants have access to the training and education that they need.
GOTAFE CEO, Travis Heeney said, “The announcement signifies an important commitment from the government to ensuring the TAFE sector is central to the rebuild of the Victorian economy coming out of COVID-19.”
Please contact GOTAFE on 1300 GOTAFE visit www.gotafe.vic.edu.au or drop into their campus to discuss your options with one of their team members.
