Key information
The Youth Career Facilitator (YCF) connects schools, students and industry to strengthen pathways into high-demand careers. By creating vocational learning opportunities, the project prepares students for employment in key industries, including:
- Building & Construction
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Agriculture
- Health & Community Services
- Manufacturing
- Early Education and Care Services
The Youth Career Facilitator (YCF) Program strengthens connections between schools, students and industry. These connections help to build a skilled, job-ready workforce for Tasmania.
Operating across Tasmania, the program:
- coordinates vocational learning opportunities and industry experiences
- helps local businesses engage with students in Years 9–12
Vocational learning can include:
- Work-based Learning (WbL) – Gaining experience in workplaces.
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) – Studying nationally accredited and industry endorsed skills.
- Apprenticeships & Traineeships – Learning on the job while earning wages and working toward a national trade qualification.
- Industry Engagement – Meeting employers, visiting workplaces and working with mentors.
The program in your region
The YCF program is delivered locally by facilitators with deep connections in their region. Whether you are in the South, North or North-West, there is someone on the ground ready to help connect your school or business with the right opportunities.
North & North-West Tasmania
Delivered by
Damian Peirce
Youth Career Facilitator
Contact
Phone: 0400 743 857
Email: damian@dpctas.com.au
www.dpctas.com.au
Southern Tasmania
Delivered by
Renee Frost, Home Base (formerly Colony 47)
Youth Career Facilitator
Contact
Phone: 0429 865 539
Email: ycfsouth@homebasetas.org.au or reneef@homebasetas.org.au
homebasetas.org.au
Key Industries
The YCF program focuses on connecting students with opportunities in priority industries. Priority industries are those where Tasmanian businesses are actively looking for future workers. These include:
- Construction & Architecture
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Health & Community Services
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Early Childhood Education & Care
Industry mix varies by region. Your local facilitator will work with you to identify the most relevant opportunities in your area.
Why this matters for your business
Tasmania’s businesses need a pipeline of skilled, work-ready young people. The YCF program makes it easier for you to build that pipeline – at no cost.
By engaging with motivated students early, you can:
- build awareness of your industry and attract motivated young workers
- reduce future recruitment and training costs
- help shape the skills students develop, ensuring they’re work-ready
- develop a pipeline of skilled workers suited to your business needs
- build relationships with schools and training providers to shape VET pathways that align with your industry.
How it works
It’s free
- The YCF works with businesses and schools to arrange pathways, work placements, training and career opportunities at no cost to either party.
It’s flexible
- Businesses can participate in a range of ways, from short-term engagements like guest speaking to long-term commitments like hosting apprentices.
It’s a partnership
- We provide guidance and coordination to ensure businesses, students and schools get the most out of their collaboration. We adapt based on your feedback.
Ways to get involved
Whether you have five minutes or five hours to offer, there is a way to get involved that suits you:
- showcase your industry: host a school visit or invite students on-site
- share your expertise: send an employee to speak at a local school careers event
- support skill development: partner with VET teachers to bring industry knowledge into classrooms
- offer short-term work-based learning: trial students in real work settings
- develop learning resources and help shape what young people learn about your industry
- consider an apprentice or trainee: get support to train a young worker in the skills you need.
Small efforts now can create a stronger, more skilled workforce for the future. Let’s work together.
Get involved!
Want to develop Tasmania’s future workforce and connect with emerging talent? Submit an Expression of Interest and your local facilitator will be in touch to discuss how we can work together