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Hydro Tasmania opens the door to hands-on careers

Libby, Trainee Maintenance Assistant Are you interested in a career in Tasmania’s renewable energy sector? Applications are now open for apprenticeship and trainee opportunities with Hydro Tasmania. These programs offer the chance to earn while you learn, build practical skills, and gain real-world experience working on some of the state’s most important hydropower infrastructure. Whether […]

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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

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