Skills NSW

23/10/2026

📢 Scholarships for early learning qualifications are open now!

Apply today for Round 2 of the 2026 Early Childhood Education and Care Scholarship Program.

If you’ve started or will be starting your first unit of study after 1 October 2026, you may be eligible.

See the link in the comments to check your eligibility and hit submit. 👇

20/10/2026

Riverina, build your AI skills for free!

Curious about artificial intelligence and how it could support your work or business?

Join a free, hands-on workshop to explore everyday AI tools, practise writing prompts and learn how to use AI safely and responsibly. No previous experience needed.

Delivered by the NSW Department of Education in partnership with the Institute of Applied Technology Digital and TAFE NSW, sessions are running across the Riverina throughout October and November.

📍 Find a session near you and register via the link in the comments.

16/10/2026

Thanks to funding from the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant, students like Bowen in Tamworth can complete a Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management through the Walaaybaa Junior Ranger Program at Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Eligible organisations can apply for up to $40,000 in funding to support the salary, development, and support costs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

Round 2 applications are now open. Find out more or apply via the link in the comments.

09/10/2026

Over 3 busy days in Gunnedah, VET students from NSW public schools served food and coffee, demonstrated virtual welding and welcomed visitors to a crowd-favourite petting zoo.

Hospitality students from Quirindi High School, Wee Waa High School, Oxley High School and Parry School made packed lunches and coffees, while Peel High School staff and students gave visitors the chance to try their skills with the virtual welding machine. And, for the first time, thanks to Gunnedah High School - Official we had a petting zoo which proved a huge hit with visiting K-6 public school students!

Most importantly, students had the opportunity to apply their learning in a real-world environment, connect with industry and showcase their confidence, capability and professionalism.

A huge shoutout to the students and staff who made it happen. Swipe through to see them in action! 👏

07/10/2026

The 20% Alternative Pathways Pledge is ahead of schedule!

By signing the pledge, NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact Partners committed to have 20% of their entry-level digital hires coming from alternative pathways by 2030.

Alternative pathways can include vocational education and training (VET) courses, micro-credentials, bootcamps and vendor certifications.

Reaching this milestone brings us one step closer to building a more inclusive, diverse and future-ready digital workforce in NSW.

Find out more via the link in the comments.

06/10/2026

Future proof your career and earn while you learn as an apprentice or trainee in the NSW public sector.

Apply now via the link in the comments 👇

The NSW Government is committed to creating career pathways by employing apprentices and trainees across government agencies and State Owned Corporations.

01/10/2026

Applications open soon!

Passionate about giving children the best start to life? Scholarships of up to $6,000 are available through the NSW Government to help you study Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Vocational Education and Training qualifications.

Applications are expected to open in early October 2026 for Round 2 of the 2026 ECEC Scholarship Program.

If you’re commencing your first unit of study from 1 October 2026, you may be eligible!

Head to the link in our comments to find out more.👇

30/09/2026

📢 Attention early childhood leaders!

Advanced Child Safety Training, Course 5: Leading and governing child safety, is now available in Geccko.

❓Who: persons with management or control of a service, nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge.
❓When: Already in a relevant role before 30 September 2026?

Complete advanced child safety training by 31 March 2027.

🗓️Starting in a relevant role on or after 30 September 2026? Complete it within 3 months of your start date.

🔗 Access the training now via the link in the first comment.

29/09/2026

HSC Major Works have been on full display across NSW 🙌

Here’s a closer look at this stunning Contemporary Timber Credenza by Nina from Canowindra High School 🌟🤩

28/09/2026

Not sure what a career in the digital space could look like for you? 💻

You don’t have to be a coder or technical expert. Whether you’re a creative thinker, problem solver or people person, there are opportunities across almost every industry.

Take the Digital Career Quiz to explore roles that could suit your interests and strengths.

🔗 Find the quiz via the link in the comments.