School is such a big part of your life and you might have mixed feelings as you approach the end of it. You might be excited about your next steps. But it’s okay if you’re not sure about your post-school plans or feeling a bit anxious or overwhelmed about it all. In this pre-recorded session, […]
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Lukas, from Tasmania’s North West, started his career journey while still in school, and it’s already taken him to some amazing places. Thanks to a school-based traineeship, he built real-world skills, grew his confidence, and found a job he’s passionate about. “It’s a great opportunity to dive into and see if it’s something you want
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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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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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Do you know an amazing apprentice, trainee, teacher, training organisation or employer that deserves to be recognised? The annual Tasmanian Training Awards celebrate Tasmania’s finest. Nominations are now open and close on Monday 26 May 2025. There are categories for individuals and organisations. Winners from some categories have the opportunity to compete with other states
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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 future ignores stereotypes, the future is FEARLESS The annual Fearless Festival, promotes the range and diversity of employment and career choices in Tasmania. The forum allows young and not so young women, to meet, hear and mingle with super successful women from all kinds of jobs. Immerse yourself with careers and opportunities you may
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Fast track your career, the future is FEARLESS The annual Fearless Festival, promotes the range and diversity of employment and career choices in Tasmania. The forum allows young and not so young women, to meet, hear and mingle with super successful women from all kinds of jobs. Immerse yourself with careers and opportunities you may
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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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