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To date, we have assisted 292 people who are now a step closer to realising their aspirations and achieving their full potential.

If you would like to know about more about them and what training they have done (or are doing) please search below for a part of their story.

Felicity Playford

Felicity Playford

As the co-owner of Really Truly Gluten Free, Felicity is also the primary baker of their GF deliciousness.
Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Matt is the co-owner/operator of Ditters, a well-known, much loved, small food business in Adelaide.
Shane Buckley

Shane Buckley

Shane would like to complete the TAFESA Small Scale Winemaking course at Barossa Valley TAFE.
Brendan Carter

Brendan Carter

Brendan founded Unico Zelo 13 years ago and has grown ir from a startup into a B-Corp certified winery with a clear market position , a team of specialists, and a CEO to lead operations,  Now planting a 25 hectare vineyard Brendan wants to ensure that he fully understands the formal governance requirements required to run a business of this size.
Jake Hicks

Jake Hicks

Being a relative new-comer to the SA brewing industry, Jake began his brewing career just over 3 years ago.
Tia Riccio

Tia Riccio

With a keen interest in baking Tia has self-funded the majority of a Cert III Patisserie at TAFESA.
Jade Macdonald

Jade Macdonald

As a young person starting out Jade is passionate about baking and hopes to continue it as a full-time career.
Tom Burfitt

Tom Burfitt

Tom has a deep passion for wine, winemaking and the community that surrounds it.
Chris Chilvers

Chris Chilvers

Having worked in the food industry for more than 25 years, Chris began his career as a chef before transitioning into manufacturing and R&D roles where he developed a strong technical foundation in food production, process design and product innovation.
Justin Conceicao

Justin Conceicao

Luna Brewing and Distilling is a family-run passion project focused on developing Australian agave spirits (we can't call it tequila) using 100% locally grown agave.
Kiera Skorpos

Kiera Skorpos

In her third year studying a Bachelor of Viticulture & Oenology Kiera is passionate about crafting wine.
Josh Waechter

Josh Waechter

Josh is a winemaker based in McLaren Vale with over 20 years of experience in the industry.