Beacon Foundation in Hobart, Tasmania | Non-profit organisation

Beacon Foundation

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6234 4155

Address: 40 Molle St 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.beaconfoundation.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Beacon are proud to be working alongside Burnie Works, North-West Industry Training Hub and business in Tasmania’s North West and on the Central Coast to deliver ‘Finding their Place’. This outcome focused campaign is a call to industry to offer VET placements to local year 11/12 students who will need to undertake a VET placement to complete year 12. We want to reach as many businesses as possible across the Central Coast, Burnie, Waratah- Wynyard, Circular Head and West C...oast council areas to ensure that students in the Hellyer Regional Collective will have the best opportunity to complete their training in what has been a very disrupted year for all of our young people. Check out the live stream from earlier today via the video below.

23.01.2022 We had a brilliant day in Hobart today working alongside Tasmanian Hospitality Association and Wrest Point Hobart presenting the first of three Tasmanian hospitality showcases. Students from Southern Tasmania had the opportunity to learn and experience a variety of careers in the hospitality industry with some fun interactive activities (including cupcakes!) and brilliant mentors who shared their stories and tips. We are looking forward to the next events in Launceston and Burnie. Special thanks to Tasmanian Hospitality Association for providing Beacon Foundation with the opportunity to work alongside you on these important events and thanks to the Wrest Point Hobart for going above and beyond for the students today.

23.01.2022 Collective ed. Meander Valley asked the students to think about ways we can help make our community great. Turns out, it can be small things like saying hi and smiling. About Collective ed.: Collective ed. is a five year place-based systems change initiative across six communities in Tasmania including Deloraine and greater Meander Valley. This work is informed by the collective impact principles and is focused on bringing communities together alongside schools to utilise community data to develop and implement action focused on year 12 attainment and meaningful pathways.

22.01.2022 The Tasmanian Hospitality Association’s second Tasmanian Hospitality Showcase was held in Launceston yesterday at the Country Club. It’s a fantastic initiative by THA, offering students an insight into career opportunities in the hospitality sector including kitchen skills, front of house training and mocktail making. Yesterday’s event built on a very successful Hobart event last week. We are honoured to support such an important initiative together with THA and Country Club Tasmania and the 120 students participating on the day. https://www.examiner.com.au//out-of-the-classroom-into-th/

21.01.2022 Today we had another excellent day in Launceston working alongside Tasmanian Hospitality Association and Country Club Tasmania presenting the second Tasmanian hospitality showcase. Here's a snap of students from Newstead College and Kings Meadows High School learning about the variety of careers in the hospitality industry with some fun hands-on activities. Next up is Burnie on September 23!

20.01.2022 Beacon are proud of all of our Collective ed. communities and the great work that they are doing. Today, the George Town site, through their Future Impact Group shared the exciting news announcing the winners of their community pride bumper sticker art competition. More than 200 entries were received and community members from 6 to 85 years of age entered the competition. The stickers will be handed out for free to locals as a way of bolster community pride, focusing on 7 themes identified by the community to represent George Town.

19.01.2022 Our latest newsletter has hit the inbox. Check out what Beacon's been up to here: https://mailchi.mp//kids-give-up-because-they-dont-know-ho If you didn't receive our newsletter, you can subscribe here: http://bit.ly/BeaconFoundationNewsletter

18.01.2022 Do you know a school or a teacher that might be interested in offering industry #mentors to their #students? Our MyRoad mentor program still has spots left for Term 3. Schools simply register and we take care of the rest, including finding mentors for students: https://ebeacon.net.au/myroad_register_school/ Here is MyRoad mentor Fiona Tibballs, Agile Coach, Telstra talking about why she thinks schools should sign up and the best parts of being a mentor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdFnhvUNXz0&feature=youtu.be

18.01.2022 Luke McGregor joins our next Industry Live along with a number of high profile speakers. Register now and come along on September 10 to learn more about careers on and off the screen: https://beaconfoundation.org.au/actor-and-comedian-luke-mc/

18.01.2022 Beacon Foundation's online MyRoad mentor program gives students in year 10-12 an opportunity to talk directly with a trained industry mentor. The session is structured to raise awareness around career opportunities and prepare the student to make decisions about their future. Schools can book via this link: https://ebeacon.net.au/myroad/school-bookings/

18.01.2022 We are excited about our Industry Live session tomorrow with Luke McGregor and a number of speakers joining us to chat to students about careers on and off the screen. Check it out: https://beaconfoundation.org.au/actor-and-comedian-luke-mc/

17.01.2022 Spotted on the way past Devonport High Learn more about our High Impact Programs here: https://www.beaconfoundation.com.au/w/high-impact-programs/

16.01.2022 Join selected Tasmanian Walking Company trips this October and November to receive a 30% discount and all proceeds (less GST) will be paid to Beacon Foundation! This fantastic opportunity is available on four different departures: Cradle Mountain Huts Walk, Three Capes Lodge Walk, Bay of Fires Lodge Walk and one Wineglass Bay Sail Walk. Walk and booking details via the link below - https://www.taswalkingco.com.au/walk-on-the-wild-side/

16.01.2022 Members of our Collective ed. Program ‘action crew 7172’ presented their short films at Sorell council community arts forum last week with over 80 people attended including Jen Butler MP! Collective ed. is a five year place-based systems change initiative across six communities in Tasmania including Sorell. This work is informed by the collective impact principles and is focused on bringing communities together alongside schools to utilise community data to develop and implement action focused on year 12 attainment and meaningful pathways. #beaconfoundation #beaconeffect

15.01.2022 And here are the winners! We are immensely proud of the work happening out in the six Collective ed. sites and yesterday, the George Town site through their Future Impact Group (FIG) announced the winners in their recent bumper sticker competition, aimed to bolster community pride. Check out the winning entries and learn more about FIG and Collective ed. here: https://beaconfoundation.org.au/george-town-announces-the-/

14.01.2022 It's live! This is Ethan's story: Ethan secured a full time gig working for Brighton Council as a gardener after completing an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA). ASbA's are a paid, employment-based training arrangement where Year 10, 11 or 12 students are able to combine employment, training and education to gain a nationally recognised qualification. ... We met Ethan with his supervisor Tim to capture his journey. On the day, Tim said it was important to the council to offer ASbAs to students from Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School to make sure local kids were given the opportunity to be part of the community and build pride in representing their area. Ethan said the ASbA had been life-changing for him and he hopes to stay working for the Council long into the future. Learn more in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjqC2r4HVg&feature=youtu.be

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Collective ed. Central Coast and Ulverstone Secondary College for a successful launch of their campaign Endless Opportunities, Endless Education!

14.01.2022 Collective ed. Meander Valley's Changemaker Series was in the news recently featuring local Mole Creek students telling business representatives from the region about their plans to feed the homeless, save native wildlife, raise money for at risk youth and more. Read about it in the article below! About Collective ed.: Collective ed. is a five year place-based systems change initiative across six communities in Tasmania including Deloraine and greater Meander Valley. This work is informed by the collective impact principles and is focused on bringing communities together alongside schools to utilise community data to develop and implement action focused on year 12 attainment and meaningful pathways.

13.01.2022 Beacon Foundation is #hiring! Join our Collective ed. team in George Town as an evaluator. The application closes on 25th Oct 2020. For more details and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/g26c7f4 #jobs #recruitment #careers #jobsearch #nowhiring #recruiting #job

13.01.2022 Great article in The Mercury Newspaper today shining a light on the importance of preparing young people for their transition from education into the workforce. This year, students from Cosgrove High School have jumped in boots and all to learn what it takes to work at Blundstone Australia. Well done Victor and Harley, proudly representing Cosgrove High School and making the most of this opportunity. The Beacon Foundation is committed to creating a job-ready generation by giv...ing young Tasmanians a taste of the job opportunities available to them once they finish school. Read more about our partnership with Blundstone on our website - http://ow.ly/yksX50GzKI6

13.01.2022 Last week we hosted the Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School Industry Pathway Event at MONA along with a number of employers to encourage more workplaces to support young people by offering Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA). ASbA's are a paid, employment-based training arrangement where Year 10, 11 or 12 students are able to combine employment, training and education to gain a nationally recognised qualification. On the night we heard from Heather Be...ssell, principal at Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School, Lesley Richardson, Manager, School-Based Apprenticeships and Kath McCann, COO Beacon Foundation. We also had a panel Q&A with Joanne Tye, HR & Compliance Manager at SRT Logistics Pty who have offered ASbAs for the last 8 years and and Mack George, ASbA student about their experiences. If you would like to support students by offering an ASbA at your workplace or would like more information, please send us a DM as we'd love to hear from you.

13.01.2022 There are still students looking for work placements to finish their Vocational Education Training (VET), year 11 and 12 courses and Burnie Works, Burnie City Council, Beacon Foundation and the Industry Training hub are supporting Hellyer College to get these kids over the line in 2020! Can your business take a student for a work placement? If yes, send us a DM for more details.

09.01.2022 Nice one Ulverstone Secondary College! Industry Live is a series of live career awareness and exploration events via video conference. We invite expert industry panellists to share their stories, top tips for success, and answer questions from school students across Australia in a discussion led by a facilitator. Industry Live is open to all students across Australia in Years 6-12.

09.01.2022 Beacon Foundation is #hiring! Join the executive team as our new Head of Communications & Marketing: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//head-of-communications-mar

08.01.2022 Fantastic to see another group of students from Bayview Secondary College who have benefited from our High Impact (Polish) Program thanks again to Blundstone Australia and their staff for being part of the program. Find out more about our programs at www.beaconfoundation.org.au

08.01.2022 Kings Meadows High School launched 'Careers on Wheels' this morning with an incredible turnout from business and community organisations as well as a fantastic breakfast buffet cooked by the students themselves, who also arrived extra early to make it happen, talk about commitment!

08.01.2022 Beacon Foundation is #hiring! We have 3 jobs going at the moment: Partnership Manager Partnership Lead - Collective ed. Vocational Placement Pilot Program Coordinator - North / North-West TAS... Join our team! Read more and apply here: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/jobs #jobs #hiring #Tasmania #notforprofit

08.01.2022 Another successful High Impact Program (HIP) run at Mabel Park State High School with a stellar line of volunteers from different industry connecting education and work. Beacon’s High Impact Programs (HIP) is a set of three one-day workshops delivered by a facilitator and tailored to prepare students for their transition from education to the workforce. The workshops are designed to build confidence and practical skills such as developing a personal pitch and participate in mock interviews with industry professionals.

07.01.2022 Today we filmed Ethan's story. Ethan secured a full time gig working for Brighton Council as a gardener after completing an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA). ASbA's are a paid, employment-based training arrangement where Year 10, 11 or 12 students are able to combine employment, training and education to gain a nationally recognised qualification. Ethan is pictured here with Tim (right) who is his supervisor. Coincidentally, on the day, we found out that Tim's... daughter is also doing an AsbA! Tim said it was important to the council to offer ASbA's to students from Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School to make sure local kids were given the opportunity to be part of the community and build pride in representing their area. Ethan said the ASbA had been life-changing for him and he hopes to stay working for the Council long into the future. We will be sharing Ethan's story next week at our ASbA industry pathway event where we are inviting local employers to explore ways they can offer ASbA's to students to support their transition from education to work. If your workplace wants to offer AsbAs or explore ways you can support young people, please DM. Keep an eye out, we will also share the video across our socials once live! Special thank you to Ethan and Tim for today!

06.01.2022 The Collective ed. Bayview team has worked alongside Bayview Secondary School staff and students to co-design a series of work readiness workshops to reflect their needs and interests. The workshops, held over 3 days, are all about creating a more positive and confident transition into future education and employment. Last week the Year 10 students had an opportunity to identify their strengths, values and skills and participate in mock interviews run by 17(!) industry and business mentors. Dress for Success Hobart was there to go through the ins and outs of nailing a job interview

05.01.2022 Students at Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School recently took part in our High Impact Programs. On the day, students learn about: The new ‘world of work’; Identifying and celebrating existing employability skills; Personal presentation and pitching;... Communication and networking; and, Interview techniques. The highlight is meeting industry mentors who volunteer their time to share their career journey! Victoria O' Sullivan Tassal Group Ltd Roger O'Meagher Tasmanian Hospitality Association Marc Owen RACT Mitch McPherson, Tash Cloak, SPEAK UP Stay ChatTY Red Seal Urban & Regional Planning Alice Carroll and Alicia Jones both Colony 47, Tracey Howard and Byron Howard.

05.01.2022 This is a lovely video from Collective ed. Meander Valley sharing their journey to date! About Collective ed.: Collective ed. is a five year place-based systems change initiative across six communities in Tasmania including Deloraine and greater Meander Valley. This work is informed by the collective impact principles and is focused on bringing communities together alongside schools to utilise community data to develop and implement action focused on year 12 attainment and... meaningful pathways. #beaconfoundation #beaconeffect

02.01.2022 Beacon Foundation's stakeholder email has hit the inbox. Check out our latest updates and don't forget to subscribe: https://bit.ly/353CtWr

02.01.2022 Beacon is hiring! Join our team as a Partnership Lead - Collective ed. https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//partnership-lead-collecti/

01.01.2022 Beacon Foundation is hiring! Apply to join the team as our new Collective ed. manager and assist with the overall initiative, leadership and reporting, external partner management and oversight of evaluation and learning. Applications close Nov 29: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//be/manager-collective-ed/

01.01.2022 For almost 10 years, the Origin Foundation has supported Beacon Foundation as part of their employee volunteer program. Origin’s employees have mentored students through the online MyRoad and participated in face to face High Impact Programs as well as hosted workplace visits. The partnership has enabled students the opportunity to hear first-hand from our diverse workforce about their career paths and roles, bringing curriculum to life. We were delighted to receive a first-hand account from Ruth Lee sharing the impact the work has had on their staff members. It feels good to do good! Thank you for your support and for being part of the change to create brighter futures for young people who need it the most. #BeaconEffect #Volunteering #youngpeople