LyC in Renewable Energy - webinar

Curious about renewable energy? Discover the skills, study options, and career opportunities shaping this fast-growing industry.

High school students engaged with industry professionals to explore the exciting opportunities in the Renewable Energy sector, including:

• Careers in clean energy: learn about roles in solar, wind, hydro, transmission, and battery storage.
• Pathways to employment: discover how to transition from school to work, including access to free training programs.
• Matching interests to careers: understand how your strengths and interests align with careers in renewable energy.
• Hear about innovative training tools like the TAFE NSW hybrid renewable training truck.
• The future of energy: gain insights into how renewable energy is shaping a sustainable future, with over 100,000 new jobs projected by 2050.

View Launch your Career in Renewable Energy videos on the Launch your Career in Renewable Energy webpage.

LyC in Renewable Energy - student industry day

TAFE NSW hosted the inaugral Launch Your Career in Renewable Energy event at its Newcastle campus in Tighes Hill

Organised in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education, the event will welcome students from local schools to explore career opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

Students began the day by participating in a live webinar, where they will engaged with industry professionals to explore the exciting opportunities in clean energy (see details above for webinar content).

Following the webinar, students took part in TAFE NSW-led activities, including:

• Hands-on demonstrations of renewable technologies such as solar, wind, hydrogen, and battery systems
• Interactive sessions with employers and training providers
• Presentations on vocational pathways and future study options
• An exciting opportunity to inspect the TAFE NSW hybrid renewable energy training truck, including its hydro renewable energy module, showcasing innovative tools used in clean energy training

This initiative supports the Hunter Region’s clean energy transition and aims to inspire the next generation of skilled workers in one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries.