Bendigo’s
leading careers expo, Tomorrow Bound, will open its doors to over 2,000
secondary students on Thursday, 26 May.
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29 April 2022 - Bendigo TAFE executive named amongst Victoria’s top 50 public sector women leaders
Bendigo TAFE executive Michelle Johnston has been named one of Victoria’s Top 50 Public Sector Women for her leadership, commitment, strength and contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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7 April 2022 - Inspirational Bendigo TAFE students named finalists for Victorian award
Two Bendigo TAFE students
– animal studies
student Jessica Stone
and graduate Kwe Kaw – have been recognised amongst Victoria’s
most inspirational young achievers.
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30 March 2022 - Horticulture students unveil garden for Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Horticulture students at Bendigo TAFE hope to inspire others to reconnect with nature through their show garden at the 2022 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS).
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3 March 2022 - Bendigo TAFE presents the Nha Art Exhibition
Last night, Bendigo TAFE held its 2022 Industry Excellence Awards in celebration of its students’ outstanding achievements and their ability to overcome challenges to pursue education.
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3 March 2022 - Celebrating the outstanding achievements of Bendigo TAFE students
Last night, Bendigo TAFE held its 2022 Industry Excellence Awards in celebration of its students’ outstanding achievements and their ability to overcome challenges to pursue education.
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8 March 2022 - Career change leads to dream job in Koorie support
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022 and this year’s theme #BreakTheBias, Bendigo TAFE reflects on how an education at TAFE has enabled many women to transform their lives, explore unchartered turf and redefine success.
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27 Jan 2022 - COVID19 safety measures recognised amongst Victoria’s best
Bendigo TAFE has been recognised amongst Victoria’s best, with the TAFE announced as one of four finalists for the Victorian COVIDSafe Business Awards’ Community Award.
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10 December 2021 - Support for multiculturalism earns Bendigo Kangan Institute top accolade
Bendigo Kangan Institute’s strong support for culturally and linguistically diverse students has earned the TAFE a top accolade at the 2021 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence.
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6 December 2021 - Two national wins for building design student
Bendigo TAFE student Lachlan McKern has been recognised amongst Australia’s most promising building designers, clinching two awards at the recent 2021 Design Matters National Building Design Awards (VIC, NSW & SA).
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3 December 2021 - Aspiring writers launch Painted Words
Aspiring writers studying at Bendigo TAFE have launched Painted Words 2021, a perfect bound book containing more than 100 original short stories, flash fiction, poetry, novel extracts, and non-fiction pieces.
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25 November 2021 - Students unveil achievable garden to delight the senses
Landscape design and horticulture students at Bendigo TAFE have unveiled a one-of-a-kind achievable garden at Charleston Rd campus, now on show until 10 December.
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12 November 2021 - Bendigo TAFE apprentice presented trophy by Minister for Training and Skills
Bendigo TAFE’s plumbing apprentice Andrew Jan has personally received a trophy by Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education the Hon Gayle Tierney MP in recognition of his 2021 Victorian Apprentice of the Year Award.
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10 November 2021 - Revitalised Bendigo City Campus officially opens
Nearly 3,000 students pursue vocational training at Bendigo TAFE’s City Campus, which has undergone an incredible transformation over the past 20 months through funding from the Victorian Government.
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25 October 2021 - Nursing teachers on the frontline
Many people are searching for a career that bring meaning to their life. Bendigo TAFE teachers Michelle Primmer and Renee Petersen can proudly say they have not just one, but two rewarding careers that they love.
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22 October 2021 - New Head of Campus for Bendigo TAFE
Bendigo TAFE is sharpening its focus on meeting the needs of local students and industry with a key appointment announced today.
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28 September 2021 - Two wins at Victorian Training Awards
A Bendigo TAFE teacher and plumbing apprentice have been named top teacher and apprentice in Victoria over the weekend.
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23 September 2021 - More free courses at Bendigo TAFE in 2022
More than 1300 students have taken advantage of the Victorian Government’s Free TAFE initiative this year by enrolling at Bendigo TAFE.
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23 August 2021 - Plumbing apprentice finalist for Victorian Apprentice of the Year
Andrew Jan spent 11 years working in thoroughbred breeding before making a career switch to plumbing, a move that has led him to becoming a finalist for a prestigious state award.
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17 August 2021 - Inclusion commitment recognised among Victorian Training Awards finalists
Bendigo TAFE is a finalist in the Victorian Training Awards for Inclusive Training Partner of the Year.
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11 August 2021 - From refugee to volunteer and now aspiring electrician
For Kwe Kaw, 19, of Karen heritage, Bendigo TAFE was an opportunity to gain all the above and to give back to the local Karen community as a volunteer in the English program, an experience that eventually led to his current studies in electrotechnology.
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5 August 2021 - Bendigo TAFE launches Reconciliation Action Plan
Bendigo TAFE has committed itself to improving access to education and meaningful employment in its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), launched today.
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26 July 2021 - Dja Dja Wurrung artwork takes pride of place on campus
The wisdom of Waa, the crow, will guide Bendigo TAFE students, staff, and the local community from its prominent position high on the facade of one of the TAFE’s newest buildings.
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9 December 2020 - Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute taps into micro-brewing, offering Certificate III course
Love beer? Want to know how to make beer? How about a career in the beer industry?
Well your dream has come true. Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute are now offering a Certificate III in Food Processing (Micro-Brewing) (FBP30117).
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16 November 2020 - AFL star Eddie Betts kicked off NAIDOC Week at Bendigo TAFE
Australian rules football player, Eddie Betts, kicked off Bendigo’s virtual NAIDOC Week (8- 15 Nov) festivities by delivering a powerful webinar speech to the TAFE’s community.
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22 October 2020 - Our heroes are made at Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute
Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute have launched their latest advertising campaign titled, Our Heroes, which is a celebration of the role their students play in the community.
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19 October 2020 - Bendigo TAFE supporting business to trade safely
As Victoria emerges from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, businesses and workers need to ensure they can safely reopen and engage with their customers.
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3 September 2020 - TAFE to University Pathway – Samara’s Story
Samara, a foster parent, was looking for some guidance and assistance when it came to caring for her children. With an interest in community services, Samara searched for a suitable training provider that could offer a course that integrated with her lifestyle.
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21 July 2020 - Bendigo TAFE offering fusion welding courses to meet industry demand
In response to industry demand Bendigo TAFE is offering two accredited fusion welding courses for experienced or transitioning welders, with enrolments now open.
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20 July 2020 - Bendigo hair and beauty students open doors for public clients
Bendigo TAFE’s hair and beauty students are looking for local clients to help them perfect their skills at the TAFE’s Charleston Road Campus.
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22 June 2020 - Tasty times ahead as cookery students return to campus
From international cuisines like Korean barbequed meat to fancy liver pâté, delectable dishes are being whipped up at Bendigo TAFE’s training kitchens as commercial cookery students return to campus to complete their practical learning.
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18 June 2020 - Bendigo TAFE joins first ever Greater Bendigo Coalition Gender Equity Strategy
Bendigo Kangan Institute, which includes trading brands Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute, is proud to have joined forces with over 30 organisations in the first ever Greater Bendigo Coalition Gender Equity Strategy, says Chief Executive Officer Sally Curtain.
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Plumbing apprentice scores $3K scholarship to support training
Bendigo TAFE apprentice Andrew Jan is one of 10 Australians selected to receive a Rheem Apprentice Plumber Grant valued at $3,000 to put towards apprentice training.
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All paws on deck as animal studies class returns to campus
It was all paws on deck at Bendigo TAFE’s Food and Fibre Centre of Excellence this week as animal studies students returned to campus for dog grooming practical assessments with social distancing measures in place.
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Building success through Free TAFE
From building a home to expanding her law practice, Zoe Edquist is one of many Bendigo TAFE graduates who are transforming their lives thanks to the Victorian Government’s Free TAFE initiative.
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More opportunities for young farmers to thrive at Bendigo TAFE
Flexible courses in agriculture, production horticulture and wool classing at Bendigo TAFE, combined with an opportunity to apply for the Victorian Government’s 2020 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships, are set to pave the way for many young local farmers to develop their skills across the agricultural sector.
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Success blooms for horticulture students
Horticulture students at Bendigo TAFE have developed stunning ways on how you can transform your space with greenery, with three hanging gardens selected as finalists for the 2020 Great Victorian Hanging Basket Competition.
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Why choose a TAFE to University Pathway?
At Bendigo TAFE, you’ll find our approach to learning is far different from University. For us, it’s all about our students having a positive learning experience. Our students participate in hands on learning, and experience smaller class sizes, ensuring that each student is getting the support that they need.
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TAFE to University Pathway - Skye’s Story
At 31 years old, Skye wanted to change careers and work in mental health. In order to achieve her dream however, would mean returning to school after ‘more than 10 years’, a concept she described as ‘daunting’.
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How to make the most out of self-isolation
With Australian’s staying home to reduce the spread of Coronavirus or COVID-19, an increasing number of TAFE students are finding themselves with extra time (and sanitiser) on their hands.
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Self-care 101
With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world and the Australian Government urging people to stay indoors and self-isolate, self-care has never been more important.
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Bendigo TAFE celebrates top achievers from Class of 2019
A young father and second-time apprentice, a beauty therapist who survived an assault and an aspiring teacher who overcame years of bullying are amongst Bendigo TAFE’s major award winners from the Class of 2019.
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Bendigo TAFE apprentice clinches GAN International Scholarship
Bendigo TAFE’s electrotechnology apprentice Joel Handcock has been named the Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) Australia’s International Apprentice Scholarship recipient for 2019.
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Aspiring writers launch Painted Words 2019
Aspiring writers studying at Bendigo TAFE have launched Painted Words 2019, a perfect bound book containing original short stories, flash fiction, poetry, non-fiction, science fiction, and short screenplays.
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Students to showcase visual arts and graphic design talents
Bendigo TAFE students have a visual treat in store for the community, with visual arts and graphic design students poised to host a public exhibition showcasing their creations.
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Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute select ReadyTech as new Student Management Technology Partner
Victorian TAFEs Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute, which are trading brands of Bendigo Kangan Institute, have named ReadyTech Student Management System, JR Plus, as the chosen technology platform to evolve student experience for a brand new decade.
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Bendigo Kangan Institute appoints new Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sally Curtain as the Institute’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Bendigo TAFE launches new design for revitalised city campus
Bendigo TAFE’s city campus is set for an incredible transformation, with concept designs for two new buildings unveiled to the public for the first time today.
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Your Local TAFE in the Heart of Echuca
Study at your local TAFE in the heart of Echuca. Experience our world-class education opportunities conveniently located directly on your doorstep.
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Jump in employer support for Kangan Institute and Bendigo TAFE
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Enrolments Now Open for Free TAFE - News | Bendigo TAFE
Eligible students will soon be able to access tuition free training at Bendigo TAFE in the courses that lead to jobs most in demand from Victorian employers.
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Apprentice Wins Gold at Nationals - News | Bendigo TAFE
The winners of the WorldSkills National Championships, Australia’s biggest vocational education and excellence competition, were announced at the closing ceremony in Sydney last night.
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Plumbing apprentice to represent Team Victoria at WorldSkills
Bendigo TAFE’s plumbing apprentice Patrick Keating will represent Team Victoria in a skills showdown with Australia’s most talented young apprentice plumbers at the 2018 WorldSkills National Championships from 2 to 4 June in Sydney.
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$59m "Game-Changer" for Bendigo - News | Bendigo TAFE
Following funding announced in Tuesday’s State Budget for Bendigo TAFE, Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews and Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney were in Bendigo to review plans for the $59.93 million project to revitalise and redevelop Bendigo TAFE’s city campus with CEO Trevor Schwenke.
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Elise Stewart Wins Top Student Award - News | Bendigo TAFE
Bendigo TAFE celebrated the achievements of its top students and graduates at its Graduation and Awards Ceremony last night.
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$477,000 FOR FUTURE BUILDERS, PLUMBERS AND SPARKIES IN ECHUCA
Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP today announced a $477,000 funding boost for Bendigo Kangan Institute’s Echuca campus, to train the next generation of builders, plumbers and electricians in the Echuca region.
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Award winning skills on show
The Bendigo TAFE Apprentice and Industry Awards Night was held at the All Seasons Hotel on Monday night. The awards night acknowledged a record number of award recipients with more than 50 awards being presented.
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Bendigo TAFE recognised for supporting Defence Reservists
The Defence Reserves Support Council has recently awarded Bendigo TAFE with a Certificate of Recognition for its auxiliary assistance to Defence Reservists for this year. The award aims to highlight two aspects.
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On Friday 22 September Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards will be visiting our Food and Fibre Centre of Excellence construction site.
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BDAV Awards – Bendigo TAFE cleans up!
The Building Designers Association Victoria (BDAV) hosted their Annual Building Design Awards. Bendigo TAFE are extremely proud to announce that we had quite a successful night!
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Influence today: Career proof the future
The rate of change within the workplace is occurring at an unprecedented rate. According to a recent report by the Foundation for Young Australians the average young person will not only have 17 different jobs over 5 careers in their lifetime,
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Bendigo TAFE’s Health and Community Centre of Excellence is taking shape!
Bendigo TAFE is excited to announce that our cutting edge Health and Community Centre of Excellence is progressing swiftly! Construction is on track for completion in January 2018, with the building site visibly growing every day.
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Bendigo Young Mums 4 Families
Thursday 27 July 2017
Our VCAL Young Mums group is holding a fundraiser for the Mums 4 Mums support group at our City campus courtyard.
There will be a BBQ, silent auction, arts and crafts stalls, second hand pop-up shop, a raffle and great fun activities for the kids.
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All welcome
Wednesday 2 August
Bendigo TAFE City campus courtyard
11am - 2pm
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Top students from Class of 2016 awarded
Tuesday 14 March 2017
Bendigo TAFE held its annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony on Thursday 9 March at Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre to celebrate the students’ achievements throughout 2016.
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Thursday 9 February 2017
A new Health and Community Centre of Excellence is set to enhance Bendigo TAFE's City campus, with designs for the new complex unveiled to public for the first time today.
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Award winner all set to nurse a healthy career
Monday 9 January 2017
Bendigo TAFE's nursing student Dean Swanson was awarded the 2016 Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF) - Vic Branch Student Nurse Award in a presentation ceremony held month.
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