Youth Connectors in the regions

Young people in regional Tasmania are being supported to explore their education and employment options through a pilot Youth Connectors project, supported by Jobs Tasmania.

Three Regional Jobs Hubs are participating in the pilot and one of these is Business and Employment Southeast Tasmania (BEST).  Nine students from Tasman District High School have been working in regular personalised one on one sessions with the BEST Youth Career Coach. The students get to plan their goals / career pathways, meet local employers, visit industry sites, interview coaching, and create tailored job applications.

One of the project participants, Finn, joined the project after he decided he wanted to get work.

“The Youth Connectors project has helped me land a traineeship. I’ve learnt a lot of new skills and I am enjoying learning from the team”.

Olivia, BEST’s Youth Career Coach, said the professional relationships she has with the students and the school, plus the flexible service delivery and BEST’s local knowledge is what makes the difference.

“It’s really rewarding to see the students develop their confidence and share with them the range of opportunities and services available in their local community,” Olivia said.

The Youth Connectors pilot project is run out of three Regional Jobs Hubs in Sorell, Glenorchy, and George Town areas.

For more information about Youth Connectors pilot project watch: https://youtu.be/LUTMXE7QL8c?si=JqkMI1eF3RuK-GF9

Picture: Olivia, BEST Youth Connector with Cameron of Tasmania employees.