21 May 2020

So you’ve heard university is your only pathway into a successful career after high school. We’ve heard it all before, “going to university increases your chances” and the classic “no one will look at your resume if you didn’t go to university.”

Well, that couldn’t be more wrong. Let’s get into debunking the myths surrounding landing a job after high school by exploring TAFE.

TAFE is a great option to get your foot in the door into your dream career, whether that’s in the creative industries, engineering and mining, business and finance and everything in between.

So why TAFE?

TAFE has so many benefits. TAFE offers incredible facilities and teachers, it’s also much cheaper than university in most cases, making it more accessible and affordable so you avoid racking up a hefty debt.

But one really cool thing is that you don’t need to worry about your ATAR when it comes to landing your dream job. Why? Well, you don’t need an ATAR to get a place at TAFE.

Not just that, TAFE can be used as a pathway into university. It’s worth checking out how you can use your TAFE studies as credits to save money and time at university.

Better yet, studies show TAFE graduates get better salaries and have better job prospects. This is because TAFE gives you the skills and practical training to ensure employment and career development, as well as training opportunities that can launch and extend careers. You won’t enter the workplace feeling like a lost puppy, instead you’ll know exactly how to get the job done.

TAFE has a reputation for being hands-on and experience based. You’re able to get your hands dirty, pick up some invaluable tips and tricks and apply them to your career. TAFE courses are also shorter and more compact than some university courses, which means you’ll be able to get out in the workforce earlier to earn some dosh while some of your mates at university are still on the study wheel!

Speaking of work, TAFE allows you to study when doing an apprenticeship or traineeship. You can be studying on the job, learning all the ins and outs and making industry connections whilst earning money! It’s genius!

 

Our mates over at South Metropolitan TAFE are one of WA's largest and most diverse training providers with campuses across the southern suburbs of the metropolitan area. They deliver over 300 gnarly qualifications to over 26,000 students annually, as well as training over 5,000 apprentices and 800 trainees each year! They work closely with industry and know exactly what employers want and need, so they should definitely be on your radar when considering where to study after high school.

You know you’re in safe hands as they have cutting-edge facilities and technology, lecturers with real industry expertise and learning programs designed with significant input from industry to ensure highly skilled, job-ready graduates. Their training is flexible to suit your needs as well, whether you want to study on-campus, full time, part time and/or online.

South Metropolitan TAFE can open up so many employment opportunities and also fast-track you straight into your career (and their graduate success rates prove it!)

If TAFE seems like the red-hot way to land you your dream job, check out South Metropolitan’s TAFE expo booth here to learn more and check out courses available!