Our Strong Plan to deliver a job-ready generation
Ensuring Tasmanians can access the skills and training requirements they need is a key part of the Tasmanian Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.
The 2024-25 Budget secures nearly $40 million in new funding to support thousands of Tasmanians into the workforce and deliver the skills and training they need to succeed.
Minister for Skills and Training, Felix Ellis, said that by investing in people, we can future-proof our workforce for years to come.
“In Tasmania, we have jobs looking for people, but these jobs often require specific skills and training. That’s why the 2024-25 Budget supports thousands of training course places, helping Tasmanians gain the skills they need to find a job and get to work,” Minister Ellis said.
The 2024-25 Budget also secures $13 million to continue our highly successful Regional Jobs Hubs through to 2027.
Minister Ellis said that Regional Jobs Hubs have been a roaring success since they first launched, with more than 4,000 Tasmanians employed through the hubs.
“These incredible services match Tasmanians from all walks of life with training and employment opportunities, enabling hundreds of locals to get a job they love,” Minister Ellis said.
“In addition to our Jobs Hubs, we are also funding a brand new $2.5 million Workforce Participation and Training Program, over two years, which will further support vulnerable Tasmanians into the workforce, helping them find meaningful employment.”
The 2024-25 Budget delivers on the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to deploy a new wave of the High Vis Army to build Tasmania’s future infrastructure in partnership with industry. The expansion of the highly successful program will mean that we can provide more opportunities for aspiring plumbers and sparkies.
“The High Vis Army complements the two new facilities the Tasmanian Government is delivering in partnership with industry – a $4.3 million new Earthworks Academy site at Quercus Park and $4 million for a new Renewable Energy Training Facility in the North West,” Minister Ellis said.
“Together with industry, we have a $27 billion infrastructure pipeline over the next decade to build the infrastructure for Tasmania’s future and over 40,000 workers by 2033 will be needed to help build the roads, bridges, dams, schools, hospitals, and housing that Tasmanians need.
“Together, these investments will deliver a significant boost to the construction sector and attract even more younger Tasmanians into work.”
The 2024-25 Budget also extends support to those Tasmanians living in rural and regional communities, through a further $1.6 million for the Community Transport Services Tasmania Area Connect program, which provides a crucial transport service and has already delivered more than 30,000 trips since 2021.
Minister Ellis said there is no doubt this program connects regional Tasmanians to work, and the Tasmanian Government is proud to continue supporting this program.
Over the next four years, the Tasmanian Government is investing $715 million into skills and workforce growth, and this Budget drives the delivery of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future to ensure economic growth for years to come.