More young Tasmanians are getting a leg up into the job market thanks to the Tasmanian Government’s Youth Connector pilot program.
This innovative and effective program focuses on supporting young Tasmanians aged 15-25 to find employment, training, or further education in their local area.
Minister for Skills and Training, Felix Ellis, said the Youth Connector program was engaging with local schools in the Glenorchy area and has so far held more than 80 sessions.
“Young Tasmanians should be supported to thrive in their local communities, and that’s exactly what the Youth Connector program is all about,” Minister Ellis said.
“The Glenorchy Jobs Hub has been incredible since it commenced, engaging with more than 600 local businesses and supporting more than 1300 community members into jobs.”
The Minister was joined by local young jobseeker Angel Arora, who has been supported to secure a work trial at local café, and Nathan Machin who has become one of Metro’s newest bus drivers.
“Both Angel and Nathan are getting their foot in the door by accessing the support and working with the Youth Connector program to find a job they love,” Minister Ellis said.
“There are thousands of Tasmanians who are being supported every year by our Jobs Hubs and the programs and outreach they are doing, so we’re excited to see the great outcomes they are producing.
“Under this Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, we are committed to ensuring a job-ready generation of young Tasmanians.”
The Jobs Tasmania Youth Connectors pilot program has been delivered across three Jobs Hubs in Glenorchy, Sorell and Launceston so far, and is now being rolled out into St Helens and Break O’Day/Dorset.
The Glenorchy Jobs Hubs has been supporting Tasmanians into employment for three years, first commencing in August 2021.
