TAFE NSW has released an ambitious three-year plan that will strengthen the skills of over one million people as the state continues to push towards a digitally-driven economy.

The TAFE NSW Strategic Plan 2022-25 is a roadmap that will aid Australia’s largest and best training provider in delivering a skilled and agile workforce as the NSW Government continues to build a thriving digital economy to help the state to rebound from the pandemic faster. 

“This plan sets out a clear path to deliver future-focused, responsive and flexible training which is geared towards both traditional as well as new and emerging industries,” Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens said.

According to Minister Henskens, the TAFE NSW roadmap is backed by a record $2 billion recurrent and $319 million capital investment as part of the 2022-23 NSW Budget, which fast-tracks training in priority areas such as those linked to the NSW 2040 Economic Blueprint.

“TAFE NSW is critically important to the future of our State and the NSW Government will continue to support its teachers and staff, so that we can continue helping people get the skills they need for the jobs they want,” he said.

The key elements of the roadmap are said to include delivering better learner experiences, forming innovative partnerships with industry, empowering TAFE’s workforce and adopting digital technologies to improve services.  

TAFE NSW Managing Director Stephen Brady said the plan will help fulfil the vision for TAFE NSW as a vibrant, nation-leading training provider which delivers quality and accessible vocational education and training.

“The rapidly changing nature of work, our expanding digital economy and the growing demand for flexible education pathways, presents TAFE NSW with an enormous opportunity to help shape and grow the NSW economy,” Managing Director Brady said. 

“The plan also highlights TAFE NSW’s critical role in alleviating social inequality for those experiencing disadvantage, including delivering on the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.” 

Source: NSW Government Media Release. Content has been edited for style and length. 

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