Job: Sportsperson
Industry/Sector: Sport and Recreation
Abby Sargent has turned that dream into reality not just once but twice. She has earned her place on the national stage with appearances for both the Tasmanian Women’s U16 hockey team and the Tasmanian Women’s U16 cricket team.
Job: IT Support Officer
Industry/Sector: ICT
Sabrina Blundell didn’t take the usual path into the world of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). But her story shows that there’s no one “right” way to chase your goals.
Job: Scientist
Industry/Sector: Science
People come to Tasmania for scientific reasons, even if they don’t use that word. They want to see an Aurora, or do the Overland Track and see all these incredible species. Those are all scientific reasons
Job: Mental Health
Industry/Sector: Health
Tom grew up just south of Hobart, in a family that loved the outdoors. He spent his childhood camping, fishing, surfing, boating, and bushwalking. “I definitely didn’t appreciate that it was different, how special that was,” he says now
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.
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.
Job: Apprentice – Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Industry/Sector: Automotive
What’s great about doing an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA) is that I’m getting the opportunity to start the career I want.
Job: School Social Worker
Industry/Sector:Health
I love working with young people. Being able to spend time and listen to what’s happening in their lives. Helping them to grow the skills and the confidence to manage life’s challenges. It has provided an opportunity for me to grow as a practitioner.
Job: School Psychologist
Industry/Sector:Health
Having kids has helped me as a psychologist. And being a psychologist has helped me as a parent. Once I had kids and I was working as a psych, I began thinking ‘now I get it!’ with some of the parenting stuff.
