Build Up Tassie supports young job seekers with an interest in the construction industry by:
- Building crew members’ personal skillsets to successfully engage in training, work experience and employment in the construction industry.
- Providing meaningful work opportunities for young people so they can build their confidence and skills.
- Providing pathways to apprenticeships and other work opportunities.
Build Up Tassie works with our construction partners to increase the number of employees who are life-ready, skill-ready, and work-ready.
What is involved?
Build Up Tassie offers all crew members, at no cost:
- Individual coaching, based on growth mindset principles that support the young person on their pathway to employment in a construction trade.
- A nine-week work readiness orientation program, including hands-on skill development participating in community projects.
- Access to financial support for equipment, short courses, and attainment of licenses so that crew members have what they need.
- Support for crew members to find pathways into training and employment in the construction industry, including apprenticeship programs.
- Following the orientation program, where suited, crew members move into a structured 8- week work exposure program to try up to six trade environments.
Interested in joining the Build Up Tassie Program?
Construction Pre-employment Program
The perfect stepping stone for those looking to enter the construction industry. Grow your practical skills while working on individual and group projects. Meet people working in the industry while figuring out which pathway works for you. Licenses and short courses include power tool inductions, White Card, First Aid, and driver safety. Receive one-on-one support and coaching to break down your individual barriers to your dream career.
Civil Program
Delivered in partnership with Hazell Bros, this program opens doors to the civil construction industry. Build Up Tassie Civil provides industry awareness and exposure as well as individual coaching to get you ready for a career in civil construction. Participants work together on a project to gain practical skills and give back to the community. Licenses and short courses are included such as access to driving lessons, Work Health and Safety courses, operating small plant and equipment, First Aid, and Working at Heights.
Wellbeing support
We have a dedicated team of Wellbeing Coaches ready to provide support.
Our Wellbeing Coaches engage with individuals to provide case management support, advice, information, and training. Where required, we provide referrals to specialised external support pathways. The main goal of our wellbeing program is to support people to remain engaged in training and employment, provide access to mental health support, and to promote healthy wellbeing in the workplace.
Some of the areas we can support with include:
- Mental Health
- Housing & Homelessness
- Education
- Employment
- Financial Support & budgeting
- General Health
- Independent Living Skills
- Drug & Alcohol
- Family & Relationship
- Food & Grocery Items
Applications open regularly!
Stay tuned to our website and social media for the latest updates, to find out when we’re accepting applications, or reach out to our team for more information.