Bathurst TAFE students Adam Neale and Sarah Lavilles have been announced as the latest winners of the Lions Club of Bathurst Macquarie’s Equity Scholarships.
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The scholarships recognise students starting their study journey at TAFE NSW and aim to encourage participation in further education and connectedness within the local Bathurst community.
Lions Club of Bathurst Macquarie member Sue Longmore said this was the second round of scholarships the club had awarded this year.
“Both students want to learn new skills, achieve their goals and give back to the community, which aligns well with the Lions Club of Bathurst Macquarie’s values and purpose,” Ms Longmore said.
“We hope the scholarships of $250 each will help Adam and Sarah continue their studies and develop new and exciting interests at TAFE NSW.”
Adam, who is studying a Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Mechanical Technology at TAFE NSW Dubbo, hopes to continue working with Bathurst Regional Council at the end of his course.
“At the completion of my apprenticeship I would like to continue working at Bathurst Regional Council providing heavy vehicle mechanics maintenance repairs on large trucks,” he said.
Sarah is completing a Certificate II in Animal Studies at TAFE NSW Bathurst.
“The scholarship will help me to continue my studies in a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and launch my career in Bathurst, working with animals,” she said.
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TAFE NSW student engagement officer Angie Trevor-Jones thanked Lions Club of Bathurst Macquarie for supporting local students.
“This financial support will allow Adam and Sarah to continue to study in a career they love, helping them get the skills and experience needed to ensure they’re job-ready,” she said.
The Central West has the highest rate of skilled shortages across all of NSW at 70.6 per cent.
Enrolments for semester one are now open for a wide range of courses at TAFE NSW.
For more information visit www.tafensw.edu.au or phone 131 601.