TAFE's are facing a challenge in meeting the needs of the Hunter community with the government's defunding of NSW's TAFE System.
State Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery is calling for the government to invest in TAFE in order to keep the Hunter's economy strong.
The O'Farrell-Baird-Berejiklian Government has overseen the defunding of the NSW TAFE system and poorly managed Smart and Skilled Program.
With the rise of youth unemployment, TAFE is being seen as a way to encourage workers to seek further education and upskill our workforce.
Sonia Horney said if the government wants to build a stronger economy, they need to provide courses at TAFE that provide apprenticeships and jobs for people in NSW.
The recent cuts to TAFE have been significant and have seen a reduction in courses, apprenticeships and jobs across NSW including the Hunter.
This has further resulted in a lack of skills needed for areas such as manufacturing and aged care.
Sonia Horney said that a strong education system is necessary for a strong economy and quality workforce.
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| Source:www.studyinaus.com |
