School-based trainineeships a foot in the door for Tassie students
Harper Giles Kayla Perkins A school-based traineeship has given Tasmanian college students Harper Giles and Kayla Perkins a foot in the door to their future careers before they even finish school. School-based trainees and apprentices split their week between school,…
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Learners at the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport are kick-starting their careers
In October 2024, TasTAFE partnered with four elite Tasmanian sporting organisations to launch the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport (TALS). The Academy’s new 12-month program is embedded in the sports industry, working alongside the Tasmania Devils (AFL football), Tasmania JackJumpers (NBL basketball), Hobart Hurricanes (Big…
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Hobart arborist ‘finds his people’ with Fee-Free TAFE
Hunter Church loves to be outside, loves rock climbing, and he loves trees. A career as an arborist was always going to be a good fit – but it took Hunter a while to find this pathway. TasTAFE’s Fee-Free-TAFE helped him get…
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2025 Tasmanian Training Awards
Do you know an amazing apprentice, trainee, teacher, training organisation or employer that deserves to be recognised? The annual Tasmanian Training Awards celebrate Tasmania’s finest. Nominations are now open and close on Monday 26 May 2025. There are categories for…
TasTAFE partnership helps migrants learn building and construction skills
TasTAFE recently partnered with Welcome Cultural Services to deliver the Job-ready for Building and Construction Program at Alanvale Campus in Launceston. Welcome Cultural Services is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in northern Tasmania – including many…
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Empowering youth and strengthening forestry
Arbre Forest Industries in Tasmania offers support and programs to help young people gain important skills for the forestry industry. These programs provide hands-on experience and recognised qualifications, preparing participants for future careers. By focusing on sustainable practices and new…
Fearless Festival 2025 Hobart – don’t miss out !
The future ignores stereotypes, the future is FEARLESS The annual Fearless Festival, promotes the range and diversity of employment and career choices in Tasmania. The forum allows young and not so young women, to meet, hear and mingle with super…
Tasmanian Government launches Youth Jobs Strategy
The Tasmanian Government has introduced a new Youth Jobs Strategy designed to help young people in Tasmania successfully move from school to work or further education. This initiative was announced by the Premier in February 2023, and over the past 18 months,…
Unlock your potential with the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport
Are you passionate about sports and dreaming of a career in the sports industry? The Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport is here to turn those dreams into reality! This groundbreaking program, launching in February 2025, offers students who have…
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Students get hands-on to support unwell kids
TasTAFE has partnered with industry to deliver the NextGen Trade Training Program, building a cubby house for the Children’s Ward at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The 8-week project was guided by TasTAFE’s Martin Killick at the Master Builders Tasmania HQ…
TasTAFE apprentices represent Tasmania in the National Apprentice Competition
Three TasTAFE-trained apprentices have represented Tasmania in cookery competitions at the 2024 Fine Food Australia expo, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running for 40 years, Fine Food Australia is one of the country’s largest annual food events. This year’s…
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VET graduate sails into promising maritime career
Australian Maritime College (AMC) student Oliver Styles has navigated his way to a sought-after Trainee Integrated Rating position with Strait Link, thanks to an innovative VET program. Starting with the Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) at St…
Mini MakerX in Burnie
Mini MakerX is an exciting family friendly ‘show and tell’ from people who love to, create, learn, innovate and change! This one-day expo aims to raise awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities, and to encourage our future workforce…
New Applied Capability Qualifications
Did you know that there are six new online short courses designed to give students real workplace skills? Applied Capability Qualification courses look great on a student’s resume and even get them a couple of extra TCE credit points! The…
Young Tassie Scientists
The Young Tassie Scientists (YTS) program helps early career researchers and professionals who are passionate about their work to connect with the Tasmanian community in a variety of ways. They visit schools around Tasmania and share their work through talks…
National Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Running each year in August, it features more than 1000 events around Australia, including those delivered by universities, schools, research institutions, libraries, museums and science centres. These events attract…
NAIDOC Week
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity…
Start exploring the workforce while still at school
Today’s workforce offers all sorts of amazing careers that never existed 10 or 20 years ago. This includes Virtual reality consultants. Social media managers. Content managers. Data analysts. Eco-tourism consultants. Cyber-security experts – just to name a few. One of…
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Your career in hospitality and tourism starts here
In Tasmania, we’re surrounded by amazing produce, people and places. It’s a huge part of what we know and love about our island state, and it creates endless career opportunities. If you’re good with people and you’re open to possibly…
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Become a volunteer fire fighter with the TFS
Tasmania’s fire brigades are made up of approximately 5,000 volunteers who operate from 232 stations in the suburban areas, larger towns and rural areas across Tasmania. Tasmanian Fire Service (TFS) volunteers come from all parts of the community, different backgrounds…
Brighte Women in Energy Scholarships
Two TasTAFE-trained electrotechnology apprentices have gained scholarships recognising their commitment to study and interest in further developing their knowledge of renewable energy. Apprentices Chey Sullivan from NECA Education and Careers hosted by Contact Electrical and Erin Kingston from Derwent Electrical,…
Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus
HMAS Cerberus is the Navy’s premier training establishment in Australia with approximately 6000 personnel trained annually. The base is located 70km from Melbourne on Western Port Bay. This work experience placement is open to Tasmanian students and will run over…
Mining and Manufacturing Career Awareness Program
The Mining and Manufacturing Career Awareness Program (MAMCAP) is a tailored program to assist in career awareness for the Mining and Manufacturing sectors. The program is aligned to the Australian Secondary School Curriculum and involves an engaging presentation leading into…
Undergraduate certificates for a changing business world
Have you ever wanted to analyse and report on the sustainability of a business or take on real-world tax challenges to hone your technical skills? Maybe you would like to future-proof your marketing career in the wake of advances in…
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Certificate III gives Hannah the farming skills she needs
Hannah Lewis has a Masters of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Arts and Commerce and years of experience working in the agricultural industry. However, when she moved to Tasmania to work on a farm, she realised what she needed to take…
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