Students from year 10 at Corowa High School attended the TAFE NSW Corowa Connected Learning Centre recently to gain practical skills and knowledge across a host of industries, including floristry, horticulture, retail and business.
The six-week hands-on workshops were part of the Youth Engagement Strategy (YES) program, aimed at helping high school students gain experience in different industries and discover their career path.
It marked the first time a YES program has been offered at TAFE NSW Corowa.
TAFE NSW Corowa teacher Sarah Cox, a qualified horticulturalist and florist, said the 12 students left with a range of practical skills and a deeper appreciation of the many job pathways available at TAFE NSW.
“It was such an eye-opener for these students to see what was available at TAFE NSW,” Ms Cox said.
“It was also a great way for them to get a small taste of multiple industries and hopefully some will go on to forge a career through TAFE NSW.”
Ms Cox said a number of the units, such as customer service, would benefit students in future across a range of industries.
According to website Economy ID, there are 1355 businesses in the Federation Council area, with manufacturing the largest employer in the area.
Corowa High School year 10 student Brooke Upton, who attended the TAFE NSW workshops, said she had gained valuable skills and industry insights during the program.
“The program was so hands-on and a lot of fun, and it really helped me understand how TAFE NSW can lead to a great career,” Brooke said.
“I’m hoping to study architecture after I finish school and I’ll carry forward some of the things I learned in the program into adulthood, such as customer service and dealing with customer complaints.”
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