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November 25, 2020
Aboriginal Land Works Crew: A Milestone for Cowra
This initiative marked an important moment for Aboriginal employment and environmental care in the Cowra region. Eight Aboriginal participants completed traini...
October 13, 2020
Hort Enterprises Awarded 2020 NSW Training Awards Medium Employer of the Year
In a COVID-SAFE event held at Skillset’s Flannery Centre in Bathurst, Skillset Host Employer, Hort Enterprises were announced as the 2020 NSW Training Awards...
July 8, 2020
Building Success: The Role of Recruitment and Upskilling in Long-Term Growth
When times are tough, it can be hard to step back from the day-to-day and look at the bigger picture. But that is exactly what successful businesses do. Now is...
May 20, 2020
Celebrating Careers and Recognising Achievement
National Careers Week highlights the importance of career development and the benefits it brings to individuals, communities and the economy. It is also a remi...
January 10, 2020
Skillset Annual Report 2019/2020
December 8, 2019
Mentor Plus: Helping Apprentices and Trainees Thrive Across Regional NSW
At Skillset, we’re proud to support apprentices and trainees with tailored mentoring that helps them stay engaged, build confidence, and succeed in their tra...
June 26, 2019
Laycee Covington-Gorst: From Trainee to IT Professional
Bathurst local and Skillset Workforce Trainee Laycee Covington-Gorst has won the prestigious 2019 Trainee of the Year at the Western Training Awards Gala Night...
March 19, 2019
Finding Your Path After School: Tips for Young People
With the retirement age expected to rise to 67 by 2026-28, young people will soon work for 50 years or more. So it’s important to find what you love doing an...
January 18, 2019
Skillset Annual Report 2018/2019
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August 20, 2025
“Every day you learn something new.” – Wes Nixon
A Passion for Building and Community Celebrating 13 years of marriage with wife Jess, Wes Nixon is a proud father of three daughters and an enthusiastic suppor...
June 23, 2025
International Women in Engineering Day
Meet Amy Shepard – Welding & Fabrication Apprentice at WF Industries, Dubbo After more than a decade working as a chef, Amy made a bold move. She swapped...
January 30, 2024
Interview with Joshua Winter – winner of the 2023 Apprentice of the Year at the Apprentice Employment Network Awards
Joshua Winter, hosted by Thales Australia – Lithgow Arms, completed his Certificate IV in Engineering – Mechanical Trade through Skillset in January 2023. ...
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January 7, 2026
How to manage your nerves in a job interview
Let’s face it, job interviews can be nerve-racking. They’re an important part of the recruitment process because they give employers the chance to see the ...
January 2, 2026
Getting Career Ready for 2026
If you’re thinking about putting your job search on hold over the Christmas and New Year break – think again! This time of year is perfect for getting ahea...
August 13, 2024
Returning to Work After a Break? Here’s How to Boost Your Confidence
If you haven’t been in the workforce for a while, it’s normal to feel a little unsure. Maybe you’re worried your skills aren’t up to date, or you’re ...
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