Success looks different for everyone. Sometimes it’s finding your place.
Watch: Jeremy’s video on Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram At Beacon, success isn’t always measured by a single job offer or a straight-line pathway into employment. It’s measured by something deeper and more lasting: the development of skills, mindset and exposure and the confidence that comes from understanding who you are and where you fit […]
From Global Best Practice to Local Impact
How Beacon’s Work-Based Learning is Transforming Tasmania’s StudentsThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Career Readiness Project calls for stronger alignment between education and employment systems, ensuring young people develop transferable skills, gain meaningful workplace exposure, and build the confidence and clarity needed to navigate their futures. While these recommendations are global in scope, […]
Empower Our Youth: A Call for Local Support
Local Futures Project: Back Your Community, Empower Young People Now, more than ever, young Tasmanians need our support. A recent OECD report shows career uncertainty in young people is at an all-time high, impacting mental health, community connection, and long-term outcomes. In 2024 alone, soaring demand meant more than 800 students missed out on Beacon […]
Beacon budget submission to create a brighter future for young Tasmanians
Beacon Foundation is committed to helping create a brighter future for young Tasmanians by creating meaningful pathways to work for young people in our State. CEO, Scott Harris, has today released Beacon’s budget submission which outlines two key programs to make sure young Tasmanians have the opportunity to explore career pathways, engage with businesses and […]
Beacon thanks volunteers for helping give young Tasmanians a brighter future in 2023
Beacon CEO, Scott Harris, has recognised the army of volunteers that have helped make 2023 one of the most successful in Beacon’s more than 35 year history. “This year, Beacon has facilitated over 3,500 student interactions providing the opportunity for these young Tasmanians to engage with over 230 local businesses,” Mr Harris said. “We know […]
Beacon and SKAL Hobart helping young Tasmanians enjoy a great career in tourism and hospitality
Skål International Hobart and Beacon Foundation are working together to help young Tasmanians enjoy a great career in tourism and hospitality. Skål International Hobart is made up of hundreds of local business people from the tourism and hospitality sector and by working with Beacon, they’re helping develop career education, training and job pathways for young […]
Beacon welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to get serious about youth employment
The Beacon Foundation is committed to helping create a brighter future for young Tasmanians by creating meaningful pathways to work for young people in our State. Beacon CEO, Scott Harris, says the Government’s proposed Youth Jobs Strategy will be crucial for thousands of young Tasmanians. “We welcome the Tasmanian Government getting serious and creating a […]
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 […]