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IPH announces $500,000 partnership with Beacon Foundation to support disadvantaged students in Australia
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenIPH has today announced a flagship community partnership with Australian not-for-profit organisation Beacon Foundation. The partnership is the first-of-its-kind for IPH, with the Group committing $500,000 over a five-year period to support Beacon Foundation in fulfilling its mission of improving educational and employment outcomes for young Australians.
North West business leaders a Beacon to Marist students
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenNorth West business leaders a Beacon to Marist students. Beacon is working with local North-West businesses to inspire students and create a job-ready generation of Tasmanians. Beacon CEO, Scott Harris, said representatives of local construction businesses were spending today helping Marist students get excited about finding a job they love in one of the State’s fastest growing sectors.
It takes a village to raise a child, and Beacon is doing its part
/in Media Release, News, Uncategorized /by Michelle MizzenAs young people prepare to return to classrooms across Tasmania, we are acutely aware of the ever-changing nature of education and the unfamiliar territory they will traverse during 2022. Now more than ever it will take a village to raise our young people and provide them with career inspiration and opportunity.
Beacon helps students get a GrIPP on a job in the renewable energy sector
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenBeacon 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 one of the fastest growing industries was renewable energy.
“The Growth Industry Preparation Program (or GrIPP) shows students what opportunities there are for them in five of the fastest growing industries in Tasmania and today we’ve got 16 students from Brooks High School and Prospect High School learning about the amazing range of different careers in the renewable energy sector,” Mr Harris said.
Beacon shows students a farming future
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenToday, students have visited three remarkable farms in the Derwent Valley – Glenelg Estate, Curringa Farm and Hansen Orchards. There are huge opportunities in farming and we see it as one of the five biggest growth areas in Tasmania along with building and construction, tourism and hospitality, advanced manufacturing, aged and community service.
Tourism icons mentor students at Beacon workshop
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenBeacon 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.
Beacon helps students and Country Club get a GrIPP
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenBeacon 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.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side to raise money for worthy causes
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenTasmanians 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.
Beacon pilot program helps students turn a training opportunity into a career
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenThe 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.
Beacon and Blundstone helping young Tasmanians jump into a career boots and all
/in Media Release, News /by Michelle MizzenThe 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.