Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

​​Wednesday, 9 November 2022​ The latest national data on apprentices and trainees shows the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s record investment in skills continues to drive nation-leading results, with more than 115,000 apprentices and trainees in training across the State. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the recent National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER) report shows NSW continues to lead the nation, with more apprentices and trainees th

​​Wednesday, 25 August 2021​ The NSW Government has announced an additional 3000 training places for people across NSW to skill up at home during lockdown. An extra 60 short courses are now on offer to study for free including business skills, mental health, marketing, finance and IT skillsets. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said there has never been a more crucial time to upskill or reskill through the pandemic. “The NSW Government is here to support the people of the

​​Friday, 20 August 2021​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, is encouraging locals to take advantage of new fee-free TAFE NSW courses to build their skills during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health, digital security, business administration and construction industry skill sets are just some of the 10 COVID rapid response courses on offer to people through the lockdown. Ms Cooke said the free training had come at the right time. “Training will be delivered through

​​Thursday, 5 August 2021​ The NSW Government is continuing to prioritise student wellbeing by ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified mental health professionals in our schools. The impacts of COVID-19, drought, flooding and bushfires have played out within our school communities, making mental health a key challenge facing young people across the state. Our Government is committed to supporting students through these challenges by providing over 80 scholarships this year

​​Friday, 16 July 2021​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed news of a TAFE NSW Young aged care course which has seen every student over the past four years secure work prior to graduation. “Every member of the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at TAFE NSW Young since 2017 has been offered paid work at a local aged care facility after completing work placement,” Ms Cooke said. “It was great to meet Lisa Cooke who is one of the graduates of this cours

​​Friday, 2 July 2021​ TAFE NSW will expand access to local training opportunities with the installation of contemporary digitally enabled virtual teaching and learning spaces at campuses in Cootamundra, Cowra, Temora, and Young. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed this development for the local TAFE network. “This investment forms part of a $20 million initiative to build 200 high-tech, modern learning spaces to support virtual learning across TAFE NSW campuses