Goal 4 – Careers that are Successful and Lifelong TASMANIAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 2030 PLAN
WOMEN HAVE AN EQUAL AND STRONG REPRESENTATION IN LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE INDUSTRY Historically, the hospitality industry has been dominated by men in leadership roles. And while the industry is changing, there remains an important need for women to have a far greater representation in taking the industry forward. Importantly, women represent more than 50 per cent of the potential customer base for any hospitality business and better understanding their needs and aspirations will be essential in developing a contemporary hospitality industry. Actively promoting and supporting women in leaderships roles in Tasmania’s hospitality industry will therefore be a key objective over the coming decade.
GOVERNMENT FUNDING SUPPORTS ACCREDITED AND NON-ACCREDITED TRAINING, INCLUDING THE REGIONAL AREAS Much of the focus for government funding for hospitality training over the years has been towards accredited training. Providing graduates with the qualifications and credentials is important in supporting their efforts in developing their skills and finding employment in their chosen career. However, there are a significant number of people looking for employment in the hospitality industry who are not seeking to develop a career but rather, to find a job where only the basic skills may be needed. In these instances, a formal qualification may not be their best option. Instead, non-accredited training, which provides these basic skills, will be more suited to their needs and will be far less expensive to provide. Upskilling existing workers with new skills as the industry changes is equally important. Non-accredited training is well suited to some positions within the hospitality industry, in the main only requiring a simpler, and in many cases, a more practical skill set. This approach also opens up the opportunities for a larger number of people to make their way into the workforce. For these reasons, government funding provided to support skills training should include funding of non-accredited training options, to provide more Tasmanians with access to the training that will most assist them in finding employment.
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