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Learn from business experts like Barrie Wilson
Barrie Wilson came to 911±¬ÁÏÍø with over 34 years of experience in management and executive positions. He teaches the Certificate II and Certificate III in Business and Retail skill sets, both face-to-face and online. He has a passion for teaching a diverse array of students including those who live with a disability, high-school students […]
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Beauty trainer Thida Meaks has a wealth of knowledge
Trainer Thida Meaks has been connected to the beauty industry for 15 years. Starting with a beauty therapy course back in 2006, her love for the industry has only grown since then. In 2010, she studied a Diploma of Specialist Make-Up and in 2014 completed her Diploma of Beauty Therapy. She started working in day […]
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10 Questions with Khym Harris, Director of COSI
We had the opportunity to sit down with Khym Harris, director of COSI, the CONDA nominated act that took place at the CAS. Here’s what we found out: What do the CONDA awards mean to you as the director of a play like COSI? To be honest, it was really unexpected so it’s a real […]
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911±¬ÁÏÍø finalist in the Hunter Business Awards
911±¬ÁÏÍø has been providing education services to the Hunter region for more than a century, with recent years bringing about significant growth and change. A not-for-profit community college, 911±¬ÁÏÍø offers accessible education opportunities to the community, with courses ranging from nationally accredited training, to learning for fun and high school at Alesco Senior College. […]
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A change of career in reach for Ken
Wanting a change of career, Ken enrolled in the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Tuncurry Campus in 2021. This course prepared him to work with the disabled, covering topics such as the legal and ethical implications when working, the human body, access and inclusion for the participant, family and carers, First […]
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Meet Loren Shortland
Loren Shortland Loren has successfully completed two qualifications at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, a Certificate III in Makeup and most recently, a Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Loren is strong-willed, determined and extremely talented at massage, reflexology and body treatments. During her studies, she faced challenges where COVID restrictions meant she would have to continue her studies online, […]
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Meet Cohdy Smyth
Cohdy Smyth Cohdy started her learning journey with 911±¬ÁÏÍø in our Certificate lll in Beauty Services and showed her resilience and motivation throughout covid lockdown which directly affected not only her classes and routine, but also her employment. Her perseverance and dedication to her studies have developed her confidence, adaptability and time management skills […]
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Meet beauty student Tahlia Simpson
Tahlia started her 911±¬ÁÏÍø journey with the beauty skill set course, before going on to further her studies with a Certificate III in Beauty Services; from there, she has continued and recently graduated with a Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Tahlia has strong leadership qualities and is well respected amongst her peers. Tahlia’s academic performance and […]
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Meet Rachel Parsons
Rachel Parsons Rachel commenced training with 911±¬ÁÏÍø in June 2021 studying the Aged Care/Disability Skill Set. Rachel is a very determined student that has overcome significant hurdles. Rachel is a stroke survivor and is very open about her experiences as she hopes that it may one day help others. Rachel hopes to gain employment supporting […]
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Meet Amanda Dawson
Amanda Dawson Amanda enrolled in the Certificate III Individual Support (Disability) course with determination and willingness to commit to the course and achieve a successful outcome. Amanda has anxiety and has some literacy hurdles to overcome and she is certainly doing just that. She chose this course as she is a foster mum and has […]