The University of Tasmania is working with schools across Tasmania to help Year 12 students get ahead. The Schools Recommendation Program (SRP) is one way of getting in that doesn’t rely on ATAR. If you’re interested in further study, then the University of Tasmania has a place for you. How it works You can apply […]
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If you’re currently in year 11 or 12, or recently finished school, attending a University of Tasmania School Leaver Expo can help you find your path to uni. Join friendly staff and students who are happy to answer all your questions about courses, scholarships, accommodation and applying. And even if you’re not sure what you
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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, work and training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications alongside their secondary education. There are approximately
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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 Bash League cricket) and Netball Tasmania – helping Tasmanians kick-start their careers in sports management, coaching and
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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 there. Hunter grew up in Adelaide. When he finished school, he enrolled in a Business
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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 new arrivals to Australia. The program’s most recent intake featured 18 participants – including migrants
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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 technologies, Arbre improves job prospects and supports the growth of the forestry sector. Young people
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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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