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Options for study and training after redundancy

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How to study or train to learn new skills if you’ve lost your job.


Tips for new tertiary learners and apprentices

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Gain the skills and confidence to move into a new job with study or training.


Where your hospitality skills can take you

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Your skills in hospitality can be easily transferred to a range of other jobs.


How to use your retail skills in other industries

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The skills you learn in retail are needed in other job roles.


Build confidence to make a career change

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You've got everything you need to make a big career change – here's how.


How a career change can benefit you

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A career change could improve your life in many ways.


Your transferable skills can take you anywhere

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The number of employability skills you have might surprise you.


Turn heads with a tiling career

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Find out how Matt Bryant went from tiling apprentice to business owner.


Skills you need for building and construction apprenticeships

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Find out what skills employers want you to have in the construction industry

 


Building a new career

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Find out how Justin Pescini changed careers with a carpentry apprenticeship.