Meet Jerdrick James Bongabong

I am Jerdrick James Bongabong you can just call me JJ. I originally come from overseas (Philippines) and moved to Australia to continue growing both personally and professionally.

 

Starting life in a whole new country came with many adjustments and challenges, but it also gave me the opportunity to explore new career pathways and further develop my skills through study.

 

I chose this course because I wanted to expand my knowledge and gain qualifications that would help me progress in my career while also making a meaningful difference in the community and especially help and take good care of those lovely individuals who needs our support. I was looking for something practical, hands on, and relevant to real life work situations. 

The best part of my study experience so far has been the supportive learning environment. Especially our trainers who are genuinely approachable and we can really feel that they really want us as a student to succeed. I also enjoy learning alongside with my classmates from different background, sharing experiences and supporting each other has made studying more enjoyable and less overwhelming.

Free TAFE definitely influenced my decision to enroll. Having access to quality education without the financial pressure made it possible for me to take this step, especially while balancing work, family responsibilities, and everyday life. It gave me the confidence to invest in my future without worrying about the cost.

The course is going really well, it can be challenging at times, but with the help and guidance of our trainer and the overwhelming support of my classmates to everyone is something that I am really proud of and felt like there is nothing impossible knowing that you have an amazing people that surrounds you in this course.

Overall, studying has been a very positive experience for me. It has helped build my confidence, opened new opportunities, and reminded me that learning never stops no matter where you are in the world.

I would encourage anyone thinking about studying to take that step!

The support is there and the journey here at Bendigo TAFE, is truly worth it.