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Tourism icons mentor students at Beacon workshop

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Beacon is working with some of Tasmania’s fastest growing industries to inspire students and create a job-ready generation of Tasmanians.

Beacon CEO, Scott Harris, said at workshop today, some of the tourism industry’s biggest names would sit down with students to show them the amazing opportunities in the industry.

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Beacon helps students and Country Club get a GrIPP

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Beacon is working with some of Tasmania’s fastest growing industries to inspire students and create a job-ready generation of Tasmanians.

Beacon CEO, Scott Harris, said the Growth Industry Preparation Program (or GrIPP) aimed to create a win-win situation.

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Take a Walk on the Wild Side to raise money for worthy causes

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Tasmanians are being urged to take a Walk on the Wildside in our iconic wilderness to help raise vital funds for the Beacon Foundation, and a range of other worthy causes.

Beacon CEO, Scott Harris, said the initiative by the Tasmanian Walking Company was a great way to support the community.

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Beacon pilot program helps students turn a training opportunity into a career

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The Beacon Foundation is working to create a job-ready generation of Tasmanian students.

Beacon CEO, Scott Harris, today congratulated 14 Newstead College students who have turned a training opportunity into an exciting career opportunity.

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Beacon and Blundstone helping young Tasmanians jump into a career boots and all

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The Beacon Foundation is committed to creating a job-ready generation by giving young Tasmanians a taste of the job opportunities available to them once they finish school.

This year, students from Cosgrove High School have jumped in boots and all to learn what it takes to work at Blundstone.

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