![]() I then received a call explaining that these courses would be fully subsidized, due to me being a school leaver, which was a great benefit. I found Tamworth Community College and enrolled online. I knew many local pubs and hotels were looking for staff, so I began to look into getting my RSA and RCG certificates. “After completing Year 12, I decided to have a gap year to give myself a break from studying, and to begin saving money. Student Wayne Bevan said, "The Tech Savvy Seniors course is a very well laid out course. It has made me more aware of my security from what I put out there on the internet". Student feedback has been positive, with Mavis Brown stating, "This course has opened new doors and given me insight into more things I can do on a computer that I didn't know. TCC were incredibly impressed with the response from the community for the course after a shout-out from Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson MP. Over nine weeks, 24 students between the ages of 60 - 89 learned how to keep- in touch with family and friends, access government, health and other essential services, and safely search the internet. TCC recently delivered tech training to three groups of eager senior students in its first successful TSS delivery. The TSS program is delivered in partnership with TCC, the NSW Government and Telstra. Tamworth Community College (TCC) helps local seniors build their skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones through the FREE Tech Savvy Seniors (TSS) program. Students from the Tech Savvy Senior (TSS) Program And I am glad it did, I haven't looked back." "A lightbuld moment happened in the classroom with Cheryl after I took the first step. ![]() LLN, Vocational Pathways & Computing Student I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to get their First Aid certificate”. The knowledge they took away from the course was amazing. They have gained confidence in themselves to be first aid officers and to deal with emergencies with young children. ![]() “The outcome of this course was very beneficial to the women who attended. We thought this would be a good course for those wanting to get employment in childcare”. We also offered the course to women who attend other programs through the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council to help them with employment opportunities. “The First Aid course was a thought we had at Bumbira Art & Culture Program for the women who attend our Mums & Bubs program, especially for first-time mothers. Thank you to all staff for your support and help." ![]() I am already thinking of ways that I can return. I would recommend the College to anyone who is wanting to just 'have a go'. I am also using things that I learned during my course in my current job at Calala IGA and have been interacting with customers more confidently. Miles helped with practicing for my driver's licence and has given me guidance on how to work on this at home now on my own. My course has helped me with other things in my day-to-day activities as well. What I enjoyed most was reading aloud and discussing different books in different ways. I was able to break up my course into one day per week sessions and work at a pace that was set by me - I never felt rushed or pressured. "Doing a course with Tamworth Community College felt easy and comfortable for me. All women involved expressed their comfort with Trainer, Jenny, and are already thinking of the next project to work on."Ĭassie - Project Officer, Bumbira Art & Culture Program - Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council Our overall experience with the College was amazing, and it was great to see the women get eager to get involved in something that involves our youth. The sewing course was desired by the ladies for a long while and has been a great experience for all who were involved. This opportunity helped to upskill them, as well as get them out and about supporting our youth. These women are crafty and creative in every shape and form, and are always giving back to their community in different ways. The women involved in the sewing class also attend our weekly Art & Yarn program at the Coledale Community Centre, through Bumbira Art & Culture Program. When I spoke with the women in our community, they were more than happy to help with this. The idea behind the sewing course, delivered by Tamworth Community College with Trainer, Jennifer Campbell, was the get Elder's involved in the NAIDOC Debutante Ball by creating sashes for the girls. "As the chair of the NAIDOC Committee, we spoke about how we can get the Elder's involved this year.
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