Serving up the next industry leaders
Tasmania’s future tourism and hospitality leaders are rolling up their sleeves today at the Country Club Tasmania and Wrest Point Hotel as part of a Beacon Growth Industry Preparation Program (GrIPP).
Beacon celebrates 35 years!
To celebrate Beacon’s 35th anniversary, the Governor of Tasmania and Beacon Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC hosted a Reception at Government House Tasmania.
Giving kids a chance to gain career experience
The results of a Beacon Foundation pilot program to increase the “career confidence” of young Tasmanians were presented to a recent international conference. CEO Scott Harris says the paper – one of 30 presented – was well received and he feels very positive about the program’s future and its potential to help young people both […]
Pilot program increasing confidence of young Tasmanian jobseekers
The positive results of a Beacon Foundation pilot program to increase “career confidence” of young Tasmanians were presented to a recent international conference. Beacon Foundation chief operating officer Kath McCann said the Tasmanian paper delivered at the conference – OECD Disrupted Futures hosted in Paris but delivered online via Zoom – was one of 30 […]
Kingston High School Students Opportunity of a Lifetime
Students from Kingston High School participated in a Beacon High Impact Program this week which was delivered in partnership with the Sohn Hearts & Minds. The program provided students with the opportunity to hear from mentors from the business and finance world who participated in a panel discussion, networking lunch and other career readiness activities. […]