Mature age students

Over 45? The world is your oyster, again.

As a mature age worker your value in the Australian job market is increasing all the time. The numbers of young people entering the workforce are declining and many employers are already facing skill shortages. Current population and workforce trends predict that by 2010 there will be serious labour shortfalls across all industries.

People in your age group will play an important part in meeting the future needs of the Australian workforce – it is projected that 85% of labour market growth between 2002 and 2012 will be from workers over 45. This means that now, more than ever, studying with the North Coast Institute can improve your opportunities and career options.

The experience, knowledge and skills you have gained over the years is more of an asset than you may realise. The North Coast Institute can help you to make the most of what you already have, take advantage of the opportunities that are out there right now, and take the next step towards a successful future.

Are you…

Returning to the workforce after a long break, for instance bringing up a family?

Returning to the workforce after a long break, for instance bringing up a family, or caring for an elderly parent?

The North Coast Institute can give you the confidence and skills you need to get back into the workforce, give you help with your career direction, new vocational skills and the latest computer know-how.

Looking for specialist skills, right now?

The North Coast Institute can offer short courses that focus on specific skills which increase your employability and chances of promotion. For instance, we can train you to use a new software package, new equipment or new technology.

More information…

• North Coast Institute Short Courses

Switching industries?

Do you need to change industries? With the North Coast Institute you can retrain to move into a skills shortage industry, where there is plenty of opportunity for a successful career. Skills shortage industries include electrical trade, health and community services, manufacturing, hospitality and information technology.

Retraining for a new start or a new career?

Are you already well qualified but looking for training to take you further? Have you recently arrived in Australia and need to have your overseas qualifications recognised? The North Coast Institute can help you build on your existing qualifications and get you to where you want to go.

More information…

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
• Recognition of overseas qualifications
• Support services

You'll find…

The North Coast Institute has a course especially for you.

For Semester One 2007, the North Coast Institute has identified a range of courses which will help you achieve your goals. You can do courses in areas such as: automotive and building trades, business, children’s services, computer skills, conservation and land management, electrical trades, engineering, health services, horticulture, hospitality, information technology, manufacturing and many more.

Talk to your local campus about what is happening at a campus near you.

You can also go to Find a Course to see all the courses being offered around the state in Semester One 2007. TAFE NSW has more courses, in more career areas than any other training provider in the country. Whatever you want to do, wherever you want to go, we can help you get there.

• The North Coast Institute is flexible and responsive to your needs.
• The North Coast Institute training is practical and focused on your immediate work requirements.
• The North Coast Institute teachers have extensive experience helping people develop new skills.

The North Coast Institute will give you recognition (RPL) for your existing experience and skills. You already have a wealth of life, work and study experiences. We can give you recognition (RPL) so you don’t have to re-learn what you already know – and you may even finish your course in less time.

The North Coast Institute will give you the support you need. Professional career counselling, an extensive library network and a full range of student support services.

TAFE NSW has more courses, in more career areas than any other training provider in the country. Whatever you want to do, wherever you want to go, we can help you get there.

TAFE NSW Institutes are waiting for your call. There are ten TAFE NSW Institutes and over 130 locations across NSW, as well as the Open Training and Education Network (OTEN), for education and training by distance.

Call theNorth Coast Institute's Customer Service Centre now for information about courses to suit you on
131 601 or (02) 6586 2249 (from outside the Institute area)

 

Did you know?

• Australia faces a potential shortfall of 195,000 workers in five years.
• Between 1982 and 1992, 31% of labour market growth came from workers aged 45 and over.
• Between 2002 and 2012, 85% of the projected labour market growth will come from workers aged 45 and over.
• Currently the Australian workforce increases by 170,000 per annum but Access Economics predict that the workforce will increase by only 125,000 for the whole decade 2010 - 2020.
• The numbers of young people joining the workforce are declining in all western countries.
• 

Employers realise that older workers…

• Are already skilled, experienced
• Bring a training investment with them
• Have attitudes of loyalty, persistence, quality
• Have a knowledge of products, customers, systems
• Represent the age of many of the customers who will increasingly be mature age themselves