The Tasmanian Government has established a Youth Jobs and Participation Taskforce, aimed at supporting more young Tasmanians into education, training, and employment.
Minister for Skills and Training, Felix Ellis, said the Taskforce will champion and drive delivery on the ambition of the Tasmanian Youth Jobs Strategy.
"Young people are Tasmania's future, and we want to make a way for young people to take up opportunities and to build life in our state" Minister Ellis said.
"Being a young person now means more choice than ever before, but potentially more confusion. We need to work on new ways to clear the path between school and job opportunities.
"Young Tasmanians have historically had lower participation in work or education than their peers on the mainland – it's time to turn that around.
"We're grateful to have three powerhouse young Tasmanians on the Taskforce, ensuring the voices of young people are central to action under the Strategy.
"Ellsie Bird, Aleira Chalker and Reede Adams-Beckett are already achieving amazing things in our community – this new role will expand their impact.
"The Taskforce also includes key partners to empowering young people, such as employers, education and training providers, youth service organisations, and our nation-leading Regional Jobs Hubs.
"Supporting a job-ready generation of young Tasmanians is a key focus of our Government's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future."
Through the University of Tasmania's Paul Ramsay Foundation Fellowship, Professor Shelley Mallet will support the Taskforce to improve youth participation in education, training and work.
The Youth Jobs Strategy is available at www.youthjobsstrategy.tas.gov.au
