Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee today announced TAFE NSW has signed a partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport to encourage more elite athletes to pursue vocational education and training pathways.
\nUnder the memorandum of understanding, athletes will be given personalised support to balance their sporting commitments and vocational training.
\nThe number of athletes seeking professional career advice through the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network more than doubled in 2020 with around 20 per cent of these athletes going on to enrol at TAFE or university to support their post-sport career aspirations.
\nMr Lee said TAFE NSW will join the Elite Athlete Education Network, firming its reputation as a world-class vocational education and training provider.
\n\u201cThis partnership cements TAFE NSW as a provider of choice for elite athletes who want flexibility and personalised support to gain employment skills while they compete at the elite level,\u201d Mr Lee said.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be partnering with the Australian Institute of Sport to help deliver the skilled workforce Australia needs now and into the future.\u201d
\nElite athletes enrolled at TAFE NSW will receive a nominated point of contact to provide advice and guidance on academic planning, course management and timetabling.
\nAustralian Institute of Sport CEO Peter Conde said the agreement will support elite athletes who may have missed the opportunity to obtain formal skills.
\n\u201cThis is great news for elite athletes who can take advantage of the wide range of courses and flexible study options offered by TAFE NSW,\u201d Mr Conde said.
\n\u201cEducation and training enable Australian athletes to learn, thrive and contribute to the community during their time in high-performance sport and life afterwards.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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