Apprentice chef cooking up tasty career prospects Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 26, 2024 Matilda’s head chef Cooper Nugent, VET headteacher Eve Riches, Isaiah MacDonald, Chantelle Taylor Training Services NSW’s Suzanne Crossley and Annelies Voorthuis from Apprenticeship Support Australia. Photo: supplied. BOWRAVILLE Central School (BCS) Year 12 student and School Captain, Isaiah MacDonald, has reaped the benefits of an exciting apprenticeship opportunity with an iconic local eatery. Isaiah recently reached a significant milestone when he officially signed up for an apprenticeship at Matilda’s restaurant in Nambucca Heads. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Now an Apprentice Chef, this valuable opportunity allows him to pursue his passion for cooking and pursue a great career opportunity while completing his HSC. Balancing one day of work per week with TAFE classes in Coffs Harbour, Isaiah will be working towards his Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, all while continuing his studies at Bowraville Central School. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships offer a unique pathway for students to gain valuable on-the-job training, earn an income, and obtain formal qualifications alongside their academic pursuits. A spokesperson for Bowraville Central School told News of the Area, “This innovative and rewarding pathway is something that we take pride in making available to our students at Bowraville Central School.” In addition to his apprenticeship, Isaiah was also awarded the prestigious Macksville Hotel $2,500 Hospitality Scholarship for 2023. These funds have been instrumental in supporting Isaiah’s journey towards becoming work-ready, helping him invest in essential items like communication technology, driving lessons, and chef equipment and clothing for his TAFE course. By Mick BIRTLES
