After months of hard work and planning, Novaskill can finally announce their expansion into regional NSW. Novaskill New England is the team’s newest business venture and their absolutely thrilled to be setting up shop in Tamworth. Novaskill’s General Manager, Amanda Saunders believes it’s the perfect time to invest in a community with such potential and...
Today is National Sorry Day. Whilst it has been hard to publicly observe and participate in reconciliation events in the past 12 months, it’s still very important to remember and acknowledge National Sorry Day. This day recognises the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities,...
Dear hiring businesses, let’s stand in the shoes of a job seeker for a minute… Have you ever experienced the hamster wheel of applying for jobs and being told you need experience? But wait! To get experience, you need to nail that interview and get the job? Running a successful business, we know too well...
Content warning: This article contains reference to suicide Following the withdrawal of Naomi Osaka from the French Open, the community has rallied behind her to shine a spotlight on the way stigma, attitudes and judgement can impact someone experiencing a common mental health problem. How far is too far? How much pressure is too much...
According to research from MHFA Australia, common mental health problems in Australia are now classed as the third largest disease burden behind cardiovascular disease and cancer. Out of the thousands of individuals aged 16-85 who suicide each year, approximately 75% of that cohort are men. So, what can we do to turn this around? You...
Now that 2021 is here and you’re starting to seriously think about what you’re going to do this year, don’t fall into the trap of thinking you HAVE to go down the path of accepting that uni offer. After a COVID-19 rollercoaster and chilled summer in 2020, the idea of another 3 or 4 years of...
In partnership with the NSW Government’s Skilling for Recovery initiative, Novaskill are offering Fee-Free training to eligible students, to support future employment outcomes in a range of in-demand industries. What is Skilling for Recovery? Skilling for Recovery is part of a matched funding commitment of almost $320 million between NSW and the Federal Government,...
Matthew Tassell, employed by Novaskill and hosted by J.A. Martin Electrical, saw off tough competition from other talented apprentices across a broad range of industries to take the outright award as the apprentice of the year. Reflecting on his win, Matthew said “I’m really happy as this makes all the hard work at TAFE and...
Covid-19 update 3/8/2020 As the health and wellbeing of our community continues to be a growing concern across our business’ footprint, from today Novaskill have implemented even more precautions to ensure the health and safety of our staff and visitors. We are following the advice of the Australian Government, State Government, and the World...
