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The animal industry has something on offer for everyone – and GOTAFE’s flexible options are here to help you find your place.

Real surgeries are putting education into action for GOTAFE’s Vet Nursing students.

Take a look back at the year that was.

At just 19 years old, Bella Cosgrove is already carving out a meaningful path toward a career in healthcare.

Passionate teachers and cutting-edge facilities laying the foundations for apprentice success.

Former GOTAFE student Ruby Sait returned to her old classroom to inspire current students in the VCE-VM program.

This GOTAFE student is in the running for an apprentice of the year award.

If you needed another reason to attend GOTAFE's Open Days, we've got you covered.

Tips to help you prepare for a career advice session.

This GOTAFE student is taking on a mammoth challenge for an important cause.

Most recent GOHelp session well-attended by all.

This third-year apprentice is taking his baking skills to the national spotlight.

The GOTAFE Bookshop is closing.

IT and Cyber Security student nominated for Victorian Training Award.

Get to know GOTAFE Trainer and Assessor Engineering Stephen Foster.

GOTAFE’s flexible learning options unlocked the first steps for Hannah onto her chosen career path.

A school tour of GOTAFE helped turn Matilda’s dream into reality.

Studying at GOTAFE is helping Maryam Adam help herself.

In his last year of study, Fraser Ellis has taken up the challenge of competing on the world stage.

Jack Arnold is enjoying his first foray into WorldSkills competitions as a mentor.

The theme of National Reconciliation Week 2025 is 'Bridging Now to Next'.

GOTAFE feels like home for Alistair Wall.

Geoff Doughty’s story is one of overcoming life’s challenges – and highlights that it’s never too late to learn something new.

Nathan Cranston shares his journey to studying construction at GOTAFE.

GOTAFE student Callan Gundrill talks about his journey to becoming a qualified plumber.

Plumbing student Theodore Voulinos shares what motivated him to enrol with GOTAFE.

Joanne Grant was at a crossroad in her career when she chose to pursue a Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) at GOTAFE.

Highlights from GOTAFE's 2024.

Certificate III in EAL (Access) (22640VIC) student Zuraihan Md Naki Yuddin shares her journey to learning English.

Tamika Mosman is a second-year student at GOTAFE, pursuing a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM31922).

Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32220) student Darby West shares what he loves about the trade.

Second-year apprentice and Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32220) student Logan Hall is thriving in his trade.

Cyber Security student Jakk Devlin is turning his curiosity and passion for technology into a career.

Design Fundamentals student Sienna Jolly talks about her future aspirations and the upcoming student exhibition.

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (CUA30720) student Sonny Lester is turning his passion into a career at GOTAFE.

Paige Boness, VDSS Certificate III in Design Fundamentals student, talks about the upcoming NEXT 24 VCE/VM Student Showcase Exhibition in Wangaratta.

Certificate III in Agriculture students share their education journey with GOTAFE.

Jed Coolahan always knew he wanted to be a tradesman, but finding the right trade took some time.

Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) alumni Angelina Butler talks about life after GOTAFE.

Men's Koorie Liason Officer Hayden Newton-King reflects on NAIDOC Week and his role at GOTAFE.

The flexibility of online learning is allowing trainee Tayla Anderson to learn while she is working in her industry of choice.

After completing work experience with a local business, Tristan Andrew knew he had found the trade for him.

Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) student Julie-Anne Bamblett-McGee talks about her education journey, and balancing study and work as a single mum.

A chance conversation with a friend has led Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420) student Ryan Mackrell to find his chosen career.

With over two decades of experience, a seasoned freelance graphic designer, and an educator, Renee Paola has contributed to the creative industry in the North East Region.

Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20122) student Bella Green is one of many students completing study at William Orr.

Graduating Veterinary Nursing student Tracey Paterson talks about why it's never too late to follow your dreams.

Felicity Simmonds talks about her passion for beauty therapy.

GOTAFE Trainer and Assessor Cathy McInerney is celebrating her 30th year in the early childhood education and care industry this year.

During her studies, Amanda overcame many hurdles to achieve her dream of one day becoming a nurse.

Certificate III in Equine Studies (22513VIC) Mia Murtagh has been selected for work placement in New Zealand.

Mature-aged student Tracey Burge talks about determination during her studies.

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418) students are getting more hands-on experience with animals, thanks to a continued partnership between GOTAFE and Dr Paws Veterinary Clinic in Wangaratta.

GOTAFE art and design students reflect on educational value of Sk8 of Art exhibition.

Australia is home to some of the best wine growing regions across the world - but have you ever stopped to think about how your wine goes from grape to glass?

Automotive Coordinator at GOTAFE Mark Ward has been with GOTAFE for over 19 years and is excited by helping students excel in the automotive industry.

Plumbing student Jasmine Weeks talks about being a woman in a male-dominated industry.

With NAIDOC Week in full swing across our communities, it is a timely reminder of all the ways to support and celebrate our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

English Language student Maryna shared her journey to finding safety and how education is shaping her future.

Going back to study after 20 years in leadership roles helped Amanda Herezo validate her experience and build her confidence.

Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) student Kamryn Law talks about the importance of self-confidence.

Early Childhood Education and Care student Alanna Birch talks about making a positive impact on the growth and development of children.

Jodi Rechsteiner talks about the positive changes youth pathway programs can have on young people and their education journeys.

Emily Duke completed a Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420) to improve how she could support and lead her team at GOTAFE.

Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) student Darcy Edgar shares the benefits of completing a school-based apprenticeship.

To support our staff, students and GOTAFE website users, we have implemented digital accessibility tool, Recite Me, across our website and student learning system, goLearn.

IT and Cyber Security student Kai Bucktin shares how GOTAFE encourages and supports students and staff to reach their full potential.

Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (BSB40520) student Brian Murphy shares his learning journey with GOTAFE.

Trainer and Assessor Nursing Yvonne Richards talks about using her industry experience as a registered nurse to teach the upcoming generation of nurses.

Diploma of Nursing (HLT45121) student Kate Reid talks about career change, balancing life and study and her passion for nursing.

Diploma of Graphic Design graduate, Casey Bromley, shares her journey at GOTAFE.

Certificate III in Business graduate Jay-Leigh Hillebrand will be speaking at the upcoming Shepparton graduation ceremony.

In conversation with Yarrawonga mother and daughter Emma and Shelley Soutter, who spoke at the Wangaratta graduation ceremony.

Buxton local Mischa Toll, who is graduating with a Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) will be speaking at the Seymour and Wallan Graduation.

Every year, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of women in TAFE and industry.

NDRC partnership drives GOTAFE closer to disability employment goal

Kaelene Holmes studied disability with GOTAFE. Today, she is utilising her skills to support people in need.

Finishing school is both an exciting and stressful time for students as you are often left with the question, ‘what next?’.

From shoe making to theoretical knowledge of equine anatomy and biomechanics, the students are getting real world learning in the classroom.

Soaring for the sky, this future flight attendant is ready to reach new heights!

Kai Bucktin, Vocational Student of the Year finalist shares his education journey

Daniel Gardner: How to be a good ally to the LGBTIQ+ community

GOTAFE’s hands on training courses can help put you on the path to where you want to be.

Wangaratta Magpies trainer and GOTAFE Nursing student shares what studying at TAFE is really like.

Get to know Yvonne Richards, Trainer and Assessor Nursing.

With Christmas just around the corner, why not take a page from our baking trainers recipe book?

Sarah Lyons gives insight to what's involved and some great advice to help you decide your next steps.

You will be hard pressed to find someone who loves talking all things horses more than GOTAFE equine trainer Christine. Find out how a career in the equine industry could take you on adventures around the world.

GOTAFE now offers the Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership (SIS40619) as part of the State Government’s Free TAFE initiative.

Our Skills & Jobs team have some tips to help you through every step of your job application.

Jaz Campbell, Executive Assistant to GOTAFE CEO, proves that your career can begin while you’re in high school.

In a year where COVID-19 has taken up so much space in health conversations across the globe, Women’s Health Week serves as a reminder to check in with the women around you.

Does your workplace measure and act to address its gender pay gap?

When it comes to starting the conversation and keeping it going there are things we can remember to apply every day.

When it was suggested to Raylene that she should consider a career in allied health services, she knew that this was the perfect opportunity to build on the knowledge she already acquired from her life experience.

GOTAFE beauty trainer Mel explains why foundations are the key to learning.

Paris shares her insights as to how she’s successfully juggled study, a traineeship and COVID-disrupted learning among other hurdles over the past year.

What started as simple gaming to self-taught reverse coding from the confines of his home. Never in Steve's wildest dreams, did he imagine that he would train and get paid to “play” in the field of Information and Communications Technology.

In celebration of Refugee Week, Spoken and Written English students worked together to create a culinary experience for GOTAFE Shepparton staff and peers.

Laura Zapasnik tells us why discipline doesn't end after the Army.

Do you need help with your studies? We have online support sessions you can use.

Jodie Foster gives us the run down on her learning journey with GOTAFE and what the future of dairy education needs in Australia.

Build a showstopping LinkedIn profile to take all the hard work out of getting an employer’s attention.

From celebrating your achievements to wearing the fancy gown - there are so many reasons to attend your graduation.

Tyson Saunders commenced his life after school with an apprenticeship at GOTAFE. He now has his own business and employs his apprentices from GOTAFE.

Together we can create a world without gender-based violence

Always Was, Always Will Be

Diploma of Nursing student Jack Wilson talks about what the day means to him.

Wear it Purple Day is an annual celebration to recognise the successes and struggles of young rainbow people. For 2020, we have gathered some online resources to celebrate the day at home

GOTAFE Certificate III in Pet Grooming students Ali Henderson and Michelle Jackel have started up their own business called Pawfect Style Pet Salon.

Lachlan Brett has started his own clothing label with an important message supporting an amazing cause. Here is the inspirational story of Acts of Kindness Apparel.

Nevlin Anderson has always aspired to work behind the camera. After studying General Education at GOTAFE, he has now been accepted to study a Diploma of Film & Television in Melbourne. Here is the story of his 'Pathway to Success'.

This Refugee Week we're sharing stories that highlight the courage and resilience of staff and students at GOTAFE.

Welcome to our audio series on building resilience in times of crisis! This episode is the first in a series of wellbeing and mental health discussions, with a focus on staying connected and healthy during COVID-19.

Inspired by the 2020 theme #InThisTogether, here are a range of free resources to help celebrate and reflect on Reconciliation Week from the comfort of your home.

As part of our Reconciliation Week series, and in the spirit of the 2020 theme #inthistogether, we are celebrating the local Aboriginal people and their culture through unlocking the meaning behind the creation of their artwork.

You could use this downtime to get productive and achieve your professional potential by learning new skills online.

We answer some of the questions surrounding the movement and let you know how you can stand in support of the LGBTQI+ youth community all year round!

ANZAC Day is on 25th April: Here are some creative ways you can observe this important day from home with your family

We all respond differently to different ways of learning. Try identifying the way you learn best to help you focus and retain information more effectively.

Sidekicker matches up businesses who have increased labour/workforce demand with Victorians who have lost their jobs during the pandemic

What is Ramadan and how has observing the traditions of the Muslim faith been adapted in 2020?

Building our capacity to feed ourselves healthy nutritious food on a budget is an amazing opportunity.

As the weather gets cooler and we’re looking for ways to warm our bellies and hearts while we’re at home.

Connection. It’s the buzz-word going around town now that we’re all forced to stay home. Check out our top tips on ways to stay connected!

GOTAFE’s Baking and Café teams have been extremely busy this week preparing 370 loaves of bread and 100 litres of soup for Shepparton FoodShare.

Approximately 100 GOTAFE Wangaratta campus graduates were honoured at a graduating ceremony at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre.

New sustainability loyalty card program for those who bring their own reusable cups for coffee.

GOTAFE Visual Arts and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts students are displaying their works during an exhibition entitled ‘ArtEffects’. The exhibition was launched at an event on Tuesday 10 December, 2019.

Summer is here, make the most of your summer break with paid work experience at GOTAFE!

GOTAFE is delighted to announce that a new combined GOTAFE/LaTrobe University Campus will open in Wallan in early 2020.

GOTAFE’s new state-of-the-art dental facilities at the Shepparton Campus were unveiled to local industry members last week.

GOTAFE trainer Jodi Rechsteiner is hoping to take home the prestigious award at the the Australian Training Awards in Brisbane on Thursday 21 November.

GOTAFE has taken home the 2019 Victorian Public Sector (VPS) Pride Awards for its work promoting LGBTQI+ acceptance, inclusion and celebration.

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Technology and Safety Seminar was held in the restaurant at Fryers Street, Shepparton.

GOTAFE Apprentice Brianna Grassi has proven she’s got what it takes, after winning the silver medal at the 2019 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition for Hairdressing.

GOTAFE’s Barbering Department is encouraging community members to ‘grow a mo’ this Movember to help change the face of men’s health.

GOTAFE in conjunction with OUTintheOPEN are proud to present an “In Conversation” event to celebrate the launch of the book “About a Girl – A Mother’s Powerful Story of Raising her Transgender Child.”

GOTAFE were extremely excited to host a First Birthday celebration of the Goulburn Murray Trades Skills Centre in Archer Street Shepparton this week.

GOTAFE's electrical apprenctice Tim Wilson awarded Apprentice of the Year award at the Apprenticeship Factory event.

GOTAFE’s Agriculture department hosted a Conserving Forage demonstration day at the William Orr Campus this week.

Two cohorts of students have recently completed their training in Certificate II in Horticulture from Alexandra and Mount Beauty.

Diversity and Inclusion was the theme at this year’s annual Regional Student Health and Wellbeing Conference, catered for students from GOTAFE's health, community services and sport & recreation programs

GOTAFE’s new state of the art Barber facilities have gone on show to local industry members.

Seven GOTAFE apprentices competed in the 2019 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition for Construction Steelwork.

GOTAFE’s new baking facilities went on show to local industry members on Thursday 19 September, 2019.

GOTAFE Tone Road, Wangaratta campus recently acknowledged for their commitment to safety, being awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Health, Safety & Wellbeing by Pro-Visual

The annual Dookie Wine Show Masterclass will be proudly hosted by GOTAFE Hospitality students and staff. Inspiration for this year’s event theme is the Red Dirt of Dookie.

GOTAFE is proud to celebrate the success of our very talented Worldskills participants

Viega Australia has visited apprentice plumbing students at Wangaratta & William Orr Campuses. Students got to see the new mobile training showroom and the experts from Viega Australia gave apprentices the revolutionary installation technology.

Kylie from the Tax Shop in Wangaratta has visited plumbing students in class to talk to them about their tax obligations and rights.

Red Cross in Wangaratta have put a call out to those with O- blood type in particular as stores are extremely low

Six of the Living Legend racehorses will enjoy some R&R at GOTAFE’s Wangaratta Regional Study Centre on Tone Road for the next month

A collaborative sculpture made by GOTAFE students has gone on show at a new exhibition entitled Ngardang Girri Kalat Mimini – Mother Aunty Sister Daughter.

Our regional startups and entrepreneurs will be in the running for $10,000 in prizes

On the 20 June, GOTAFE CEO Travis Heeney joined the fight against homelessness by participating in the 2019 Vinnies CEO Sleepout.

Supported by the Victorian Government, Infoxchange’s Tech Ready launches in Wangaratta in July 2019 to help young people gain the digital skills they need for the jobs of the future

At only 24 years of age, GOTAFE alumni and beautician Vanessa Sibio has opened her own beauty salon, Ciao Bella Beauty Lounge, in Shepparton.

During April, GOTAFE teaching staff had the opportunity to attend one of 10 on campus professional development workshops.

2018 nursing graduates from GOTAFE’s Seymour campus​ celebrate their success at the graduations held During March

An almost $170,000 synthetic human has made the long trip from Florida to Benalla - to benefit students studying Health & Community Services courses at GOTAFE.

GOTAFE are now seeking a dynamic, energetic executive team to lead the organisation through an exciting and ambitious transformation.

Sixteen students from Beechworth Secondary School toured GOTAFE’s National Centre for Equine Education in Wangaratta.

​GOTAFE’s VCAL students have embraced the challenge of creating a social enterprise projects as part of their VCAL studies.