Adella Jackson
Job: Nursing Student and Health Professional
Industry/Sector: Health
I really love my degree. The teachers are great, all the classes are great, everyone’s such a little family and yeah, it’s a really welcoming community.
Automotive Training Facility opened at Cambridge
TasTAFE has officially opened its new Automotive Training Facility at Cambridge Industrial Park, marking a significant investment in Tasmania’s automotive workforce and future skills needs. The purpose-built facility – secured through a partnership between TasTAFE and the Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC), with funding support from the Tasmanian Government – will deliver modern, industry-aligned training for automotive apprentices and technicians. The
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Be ready for your first payday: Setting up a bank account
If you want a casual job then you’ll need to pay tax to the government on what you earn. This means you’ll need your very own tax file number (TFN) which is like a reference number so they can tax you.
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Celebrating a decade of impact and community connection
This month marks a significant milestone for one of Hobart’s most community‑focused hospitality venues, with The Hamlet Café celebrating its 10‑year anniversary. Over the past decade, the café has become known not only for its food and coffee, but for its strong commitment to inclusive employment – particularly its support for people with barriers to
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Jai’s journey from the workshop to apprenticeship
VET graduate Jai Scoles completed a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways through TasTAFE in 2025 and has since secured an apprenticeship as a mechanical fitter with Incat, helping to build the company’s world‑renowned aluminium vessels for Tasmanian, interstate and international markets. Growing up in southern Tasmania, Jai always had a strong interest in hands‑on work.
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Building pathways: How Australian School-based Apprenticeships are shaping tomorrow’s workforce
Through an Australian School-based Apprenticeship, they’re diving into carpentry while still at school, showing how hands-on learning can be a powerful choice. It’s not just a career path – it’s helping to solve the shortage of skilled workers in Tasmania’s building industry Grade 10 student Wil from Burnie High School always knew what his dream
Mars Buttfield-Addison
Job: Computer Scientist, Science Communicator
Industry/Sector: Science
As a science communicator, her goal is to spark curiosity for its own sake. “We don’t know what the future world will look like… The best thing we can wish for people is that they can choose to do something because it interests them.”
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Making the right connections with VET
TasTAFE’s Certificate II in Plumbing continues to open doors for learners across Tasmania. Following strong demand in Hobart, the program expanded to Devonport – where recent graduate Tiannah Leonard secured an apprenticeship with Hadspen Plumbing & Gas after impressing during her work placement. Led by TasTAFE plumbing teacher Sam Willan, the Certificate II program gives
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National Volunteer Week
Between the 18-24 May, Australia is celebrating National Volunteer Week, and it’s all about recognising the legends who give their time, skills and energy to make communities stronger. From beach clean‑ups and mentoring programs to arts festivals and emergency support, volunteers are everywhere – and honestly, things wouldn’t work without them. But volunteering isn’t just
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ABC Takeover Storytelling Workshops – Tamar Valley
The Takeover Storytelling Workshop gives young people a relaxed and supportive space to explore their own voice. The session helps participants understand how to share real‑life experiences in a safe and confident way. It also introduces simple tools that make storytelling easier, including how to build a strong personal narrative, how to show resilience through
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