TAFE is a great pathway to university
12 July 2023
Erin Connor and Rhys Martins are living proof that studying at TAFE is not only a great way of securing your dream job, but it can also be a springboard to furthering your education at university.
Showcasing art from the inside
3 July 2023
Art by Indigenous inmates at Hopkins Correctional Centre and HM Prison Langi Kal Kal is being brought to the wider world through the Marra-Narrap Lakorra exhibition.
"Grow Your Own Workforce" a model solution to healthcare worker shortage
26 June 2023
Federation TAFE and East Grampians Health Services are addressing the health and community services worker shortage in the Ararat region with a "Grow Your Own Workforce" place-based training model.
Community Services - making careers count
20 June 2023
Delana knows firsthand the impact community services can make on the lives of vulnerable young people.
Reconnecting the Wimmera
1 June 2023
Dilhani was working as a Registered Nurse in Sri Lanka but after migrating to Australia found her education and experience weren’t recognised. Fortunately, she joined the Wimmera Reconnect program.
No rest for pests as Horticulture students learn alternative farming methods
29 May 2023
Federation TAFE Diploma of Horticulture students are engaging directly with industry through visits to three distinct horticultural enterprises around the Ballarat region as part of the Pest Problem"
Locals give hope to homeless
25 May 2023
The cabinet making team at Federation TAFE are assisting western Victoria’s most vulnerable by helping refurbish fire-damaged Reid’s Guest House to get it back to running at full capacity.
First cohort of TAFE trainees on accelerated path to employment
18 April 2023
Federation TAFE’s Diploma of Information Technology is putting young people on a fast track to employment and meeting the need of Australia’s critical tech skills shortage.
Persistence and perseverance prevail
31 March 2023
Sarah is studying a Bachelor of Nursing as well as working as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse at the Horsham local hospital but for most of her life, these kinds of achievements seemed way out of reach.
Ballarat Tech School supports Girls in STEM
28 March 2023
The Ballarat Tech School (BTS) is addressing the under representation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with their annual Girls in STEM (GIS) program.
Western Vic welding bootcamps lead to jobs
24 March 2023
Federation TAFE is teaming up with one of Western Victoria’s leading employers, AF Gason Pty Ltd, to find and attract welding apprentices and workers through regular welding bootcamps.
Fed College helps Alex rise to the top of the class
6 March 2023
Alex Simmonds was recently recognised with the Highland LLEN Award in the Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence for his dedication to learning, but his educational journey hasn’t always been easy.
Top teacher's innovative approach
20 February 2023
Engineering educator, Justin Bisson, was awarded the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Teacher/Trainer of the Year at the 2023 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence.
Federation TAFE teacher Australia's first wind turbine technician instructor
10 February 2023
Federation TAFE automotive teacher Andrew Edwards will soon be Australia’s first BZEE accredited wind turbine technician instructor.
VET teachers in demand
22 December 2022
During his 20-year engineering career, Paul Hunton never imagined he would one day become a teacher. Now the Federation TAFE Engineering teacher can’t imagine doing anything else.
Federation TAFE course gives people in prison a brighter future
7 December 2022
Federation TAFE is giving prisoners at HM Prison Langi Kal Kal a brighter future and better chance of walking into an in-demand job with the introduction of an advanced welding course.
Federation TAFE works with local distillers to fight food waste
30 November 2022
Federation TAFE is working to reduce food waste, utilising botanicals and fruits first used in Kilderkin Distillery's gin production process to produce a delicious range of artisan baked treats.
Ballarat Tech School hosts Peter Doherty Science Award
28 November 2022
High school students from across Ballarat and regional Victoria were recognised for their scientific nous at the 2022 Peter Doherty Science Awards hosted by the Ballarat Tech School.
You just have to take the chance
17 November 2022
Alice believes it’s never too late to change your life and to be uncompromising in the pursuit of your dreams.
Girls Try-A-Trade Day at Federation TAFE
7 November 2022
Federation TAFE is encouraging women and girls to explore a career in the trade industry.
TAFE celebrates inaugural Aspirations Day
27 October 2022
Staff from Federation TAFE celebrated the inaugural Aspirations Day.
Maylee's sweet victory at regional Worldskills
19 October 2022
Victory was sweet for Federation TAFE student Maylee Howard who baked her way to the gold medal in the Patisseries event at the recent 2022 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition.
Federation TAFE teacher set to share his skills on the world stage
14 October 2022
Federation TAFE automotive teacher, John Francis, is set to share his expertise on the world stage as he prepares to be a judge at the WorldSkills International event in Germany.
Kylie Pope Scholarship sets up childcare student for future success
5 August 2022
Federation TAFE student Alan Bell has been awarded the Kylie Pope Scholarship – an honour recognising outstanding students enrolled in early childhood education programs.
Anything is possible when the Kai's the limit
28 July 2022
Kai Kennedy believes anything is possible