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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Fee Free course starts Estelle’s’ career
Estelle Wyllie was at a loose end in her career when she happened to see an advertisement for Fee Free TAFE on Facebook. The post immediately caught her attention, and soon she and her mother were browsing the TasTAFE website…
Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence
At the Water and Energy Trades Centre of Excellence, you’ll receive modern training and use state-of-the-art technology that is aligned to industry. The Centre of Excellence is TasTAFE’s southern-based home for plumbing, gas, refrigeration, air-conditioning and electrotechnology training. The building…
Jake Chilcott – Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year
Jake Chilcott was recently named the Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 Tasmanian Training Awards. Jake, who completed his Certificate III in Electrotechnology at TasTAFE and works for Rio Tinto at Bell Bay Aluminium, said he owes a lot…
Fee-Free TAFE courses are back in 2024
Are you looking to train, retrain or upskill? TasTAFE have a range of qualifications and short courses available as part of Fee-Free TAFE in 2024. These courses are some of TasTAFE’s most popular so be quick getting your application in!…
Cameron’s training with TasTAFE pays off
TasTAFE Commercial Cookery apprentice, Cameron Bos, recently earned a silver medal at the Australian Culinary Federation National Finals in Sydney. Cameron, who trains at Drysdale Devonport and works at The Foreshore in Burnie, qualified for the national competition after winning…
New Teach Tasmania Scholarships
Are you planning to study Bachelor of Education? A new scholarship program is now available for eligible Bachelor of Education students studying full-time at the University of Tasmania from 2024. In partnership with the University of Tasmania, the Department for…
TasTAFE Conservation students managing their own ecosystem
TasTAFE’s Conservation and Ecosystem Management (CEM) students have been getting their hands dirty recently at a Hobart reserve. Working at Gregson Avenue, New Town, the students are working alongside City of Hobart to learn first-hand about bushland conservation. The students…
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Youth Jobs Strategy – Have your say
Are you a young Tasmanian aged 15-23? Have your say on the Youth Jobs Strategy. The strategy aims to make it easier for young Tasmanians to access opportunities and supports to navigate a pathway into meaningful work or training. It…
University of Tasmania school engagement activities
The University of Tasmania is committed to helping your school and community strengthen a love of learning by connecting you to inspirational activities, resources, people, and ideas. If you’re looking for activities that will enrich your study or help you…
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Powering a ‘Brighte’ future for women in energy
TasTAFE and Brighte, Australia’s leader in sustainable upgrades, have partnered to launch a scholarship program for eligible female electrical apprentices to train with TasTAFE. The 2024 Brighte Women in Energy Scholarship, valued at $3,350, will assist in covering the cost…
Building Futures for Tasmanian Apprentices
Seeking a career in the Building and Construction industry? Read on! The Tasmanian Building Group Apprenticeship Scheme (TasBGAS) are proud to be working with KEYSTONE to deliver an exciting project that provides students the opportunity to experience a construction trade…
School-based Traineeships 2024
Will you be starting grade 11/12 and are you unsure of what you want to ‘do’ when you finish school? Why not consider a School-based Traineeship with the Tasmanian State Service! Commencing early 2024, there are approximately 14 Australian School-based…
Young Aboriginal Leaders Scholarship 2023
The Young Aboriginal Leaders Scholarship is intended to encourage and support young Aboriginal people residing in Tasmania to pursue or continue their career or leadership endeavours and to be role models for other young Aboriginal people. Applicants can apply for…
Free 24/7 online study support
How can Studiosity help? Starting an assignment, or doing homework and want to make sure you’re on the right track? Studiosity’s Connect Live service is the best way of getting instant help in a wide range of subjects including maths,…
National Skills Week 2023
National Skills Week (August 21-27) is all about highlighting how awesome Vocational Education and Training (VET) is. There’s a massive demand for skilled workers in Australia. And VET provides plenty of opportunities to develop your potential with practical training. It’s…
AgCAREERSTART
Join the world’s most important career If you’re 17-25, this unique gap-year program provides you with a paid job, training and development, not to mention the opportunity to build your networks within the agriculture industry. As part of the program…
Fee Free TAFE students build new careers
Two young Tasmanians have turned a Fee Free TAFE course into a new career. Max Blazely and Michael Matanofov both studied a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways at TasTAFE’s Alanvale Campus and excelled at the course. As a result of…
King Island students learn from best of North and North West
TasTAFE recently co-designed a program to give 12 King Island District High School students a crash course in tourism and hospitality. The students spent five days in North and North-West Tasmania getting first-hand experience at hotel, restaurant, and retail settings.…
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National Reconciliation Week
What is National Reconciliation Week? National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates…
National Careers Week
National Careers Week is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia and aims to celebrate careers, career development, career development services, and career development practitioners and to promote the economic, social and personal benefits of career development. Career development is…
Developing diverse leaders for Tasmania’s future
TasTAFE has partnered with Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) to provide leadership and management skills to Tasmanians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The Diverse Leadership Program is funded by the Tasmanian Government and aims to increase the diversity of…
Amazing careers are emerging in Tassie’s growing ICT Sector
According to a new report, businesses in Tasmania need more skilled people to work in Information Communications Technology (ICT). To learn how you can get into ICT, as well as some of the amazing jobs that are out there, keep…
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Want to help out in your local community? Become a Rural Youth Member
What is Rural Youth? Rural Youth is a group of people aged between 15 and 30 years coming together to make friends, learn skills and work towards growing rural Tasmania. Not all members live or work on farms. In many…
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Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence
Agriculture students will be able to train in new state of the art facilities, with construction of TasTAFE’s Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence. The Centre at Freer Farm, Burnie will support growth in the industry through a modern training facility…
TasTAFE Apprentices helping Tasmanians in need
Six TasTAFE plastering apprentices recently had the unique opportunity to ply their trade on a house, while contributing to a good cause in the process. The apprentices were helping build Madison House in Kingston, a house being built by Lyden Builders that…
New and improved Schools and Community webpage
The University of Tasmania is delighted to announce the launch of their new and improved Schools and Community webpage. This exciting platform will allow community members, teachers, career advisors and school staff members to book activities, events, professional development and…
Girls in Power – be part of the next generation
The inaugural Girls in Power event in 2022 was an absolute hit with its young participants. The unique event offered young women in Years 9 and 10 an insight into the exciting opportunities a career in clean energy can provide.…
TasPride parade in Hobart
TasPride is proud to be hosting TasPride Festival in 2023, for the Tasmanian LGBTIQ+ community, their Allies, families and friends. On Saturday 11 February, there will be a parade through Hobart, followed by a Party in the Park! Why should…
Upskill in 2023 with Fee-Free TAFE courses
Are you looking to train, retrain or upskill? TasTAFE have a range of qualifications and short courses available as part of Fee-Free TAFE. These courses are some of TasTAFE’s most popular so be quick getting your application in! Find your…
Commencing study at the University of Tasmania
If you are studying at the University of Tasmania this year, there are some important dates you need to be aware of. These include Orientation Week, the start of semester, census date, mid-semester breaks, exam timetable releases, and more. Make…
TasTAFE applications for 2023 are still open
Now’s the time to set your career goals! Tasmania needs more skilled workers across many industries and now’s the time to build your job-ready skills to set yourself up for a future career. Get the skills you need for the…
Building Tasmania’s civil construction workforce
TasTAFE and Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) Tasmania have come together to train future members of Tasmania’s civil construction industry.
New School of Paramedicine at the University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania will establish Australia’s first School of Paramedicine in 2023 to support health workforce training needs across Tasmania.
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This is Tas Police – join us for a rewarding career
Are you looking for a rewarding career that lets you make a difference every day? As a police officer you get to work in a great team (with a good starting salary) and you’ll never be bored, because every day…
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Regional Jobs Hub Network – connecting you with local jobs
Looking for your first job or want to get some advice to plan your next move? Then the Regional Jobs Hubs Network, supported by Jobs Tasmania, is here to support you every step of the way. Jobs Hubs are a…
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Creative carves his own career, inspired by community and Country
Founder of Blackspace Creative, Caleb Nichols-Mansell is a proud Tasmanian Aboriginal man with deep connections to Country, community, culture, and spirit which all inform his practice and process as an artist and leader. Blackspace Creative provides an avenue to profile…
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Schools Recommendation Program (SRP)
There are many ways to start your university adventure. The University of Tasmania has worked 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…
How to help Gen Z in the workplace
If you’re an employer thinking about taking on a school-aged apprentice and trainee, this online forum might help answer any question you have. ‘Supporting Gen Z in the workplace’ was a forum for employers of school-aged apprentices and trainee. It…