Workforce Development
Providing opportunities for students currently in years 9-12 to be exposed to the broad range of career opportunities in hospitality is a key role of Workforce Development at the THA, enticing them to explore that option further is the aim of the Hospitality Showcases. The Showcase events connect students with young industry professionals, who get to share their career journeys and explain why they love working in hospitality. The focus is on creating an awareness around the diversity of careers available, building students confidence and getting them involved by immersing them in hands on experiences. At each event all students get to use an espresso machine, practice bridging plates, get behind the bar to shake a cocktail and this year in the kitchen got to practice plating food. At the end of each Showcase there is a short Q&A panel and information available about training opportunities and tips on how to get a job. The 2022 Showcases have been supported by industry professionals from Robbie Browns Bar and Restaurant, Eb & Flo Local Espresso and St Johns Craft Beer. These professionals have all commented on how much they have enjoyed sharing their hospitality experience and knowledge and hopefully inspiring some of the students to take that next step in their own hospitality career pathway. Student engagement at each event has been excellent with teachers commenting on the importance of such opportunities. A Launceston secondary teacher told us after their session: “thank you for offering my students such a worthwhile hospitality showcase, the hands-on sessions are always well received. We valued it and rated it highly.”
This is the third year the THA has offered these events to all schools with growing interest and participation. This year more than 760 students from 32 schools and colleges from around the state enrolled to participate. TasTafe hosted the events in Devonport, Launceston and Hobart, with the Showcase also taken on the road to support remote schools – we headed to Queenstown in March and St Helens is expecting a visit in September.
Call 13 78 72 or visit supagas.com.au For enquiries related to Bulk LPG contact jamesmacleod@supagas.com.au or Hospitality and Heater related contact RamGanganaboina@supagas.com.au
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