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, the government has gathered input from young people and experts to shape the strategy. The […]
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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 completed Year 12 or equivalent an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop essential
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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 in Hobart. “The overall aim is to give these participants the skills and confidence to
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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 showcase featured 875 exhibitors, attracting thousands of food industry professionals from around the country. Nicholas
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Job: Kitchen Operations Support Staff
Industry/Sector: Tourism and Hospitality
I’m much more confident, whereas before my nerves were bundled up all the time and I was freaking out inside. Now I’m much better at managing my stress and anxiety and being more confident with dealing with customers.
Deciding on a career path in high school is a serious challenge for any student. It’s exactly the same for students who may have a disability – why wouldn’t it be? Perhaps you have no idea what you’d like to do after you leave school. Or you might be having doubts about yourself and how
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It’s never to early to start exploring and building your career A career is not just about the job (or jobs) you’ll do. It’s the sum of all the work and experiences you have built up throughout life. This includes knowledge and skills gained from any education, training or work exposure opportunities including paid or
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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 Patrick’s College, Oliver went on to complete the Master 24, MED2 at AMC and is
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Job: Teacher – VET
Industry/Sector: Education
I was in a bit of a rut with nursing, and just wanted a shake-up – something to excite me again, so I decided to take the TasTAFE pathway and I haven’t looked back.
Job: Teacher – VET
Industry/Sector: Education
I’ve always enjoyed the teaching side of things. Helping people grow and expand their skillset, seeing the outcomes, the satisfaction…and providing them with the knowledge to be able to do things well.
