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TAFE NSW - Western Institute teacher, Elsie Gordon, is a naturally modest woman but there's no denying her many achievements which have led to her nomination as a finalist for the prestigious 2012 NSW Woman of the Year Award.

A new memorandum of understanding was signed today that will bring together Charles Sturt University and TAFE NSW – Western Institute to provide study pathway programs for students (both domestic and international) between TAFE Western and CSU

Carmen-Lee Campbell, a woolclassing student from Dubbo College has come 2nd in the AWEX National Graduate Woolclasser of the Year Competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

An Aboriginal art exhibition that was officially opened last week at Lithgow College Library.

Students learn state of the art vehicle 'wrapping' techniques one of the latest trends in the signage industry.

Industry veteran says "TAFE Training in the latest techniques is key to the future of our industry"

“TAFE Western plays a vital role in the development of professional skills within our region, and I am very pleased that the Lithgow College is able to support the needs of local industry by running this additional course,” Mr Toole said.

TAFE Western’s Lithgow College Library is launching a competition called ‘Dads Reading’. The project is a joint venture with the Lithgow Library and Learning Centre on Main Street and is part of the 2012 National Year of Reading initiative. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, around 46% of teenage and adult Australians have poor literacy skills. Research reveals that one element in establishing better national literacy levels is men reading to their children.

Distance or online learning has many advantages for students , particularly those who may live in more remote communities including being able to fit study around work, family and life commitments as well as not having to spend time travelling to and from classes.

Students enrolling at TAFE Western this year will be able to benefit from a free online tutoring support service that will help them complete their course and succeed in their chosen studies regardless of where they live.