What is Build Up Tassie?
Build Up Tassie is a free work readiness program, run by Loreto Community Housing, for people interested in hands-on industries like building and construction, civil construction, gardening and grounds maintenance. Running since 2017, Build Up Tassie provides personalised coaching, wellbeing support, skill development and career exploration.
What we do
Pre-Employment Program: Part 1
LAYING YOUR FOUNDATIONS
A nine-week program that helps you get work-ready by building practical skills and life skills, while exploring hands-on careers.
Pre-Employment Program: Part 2
BUILDING YOUR FUTURE
Work with our Build Up Tassie Coaches to plan your future pathway, take the next steps towards it, and set goals for success.
Wellbeing
Loreto Community Housing’s wellbeing team provides Build Up Tassie participants with support, resources, and practical assistance to stay connected and achieve their goals.
Community and Industry Engagement
Build up tassie connects with the community and industries through a variety of different activities such as hands-on projects, school visits, and career expos.
Every participant has a story.
Build Up Tassie supports people into employment pathways. Below is Iris' story, who started in Build Up Tassie and is now employed with our industry partner, St Joseph Affordable Homes.
Our Commitment to Child and Youth Safe Practices
Build Up Tassie is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all young people. We align our practices with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework and uphold the National Child Safe Principles.
Our coaching teams are trained in their obligations under child and youth safe legislation, including mandatory reporting and reportable conduct requirements.
We believe every young person has the right to be safe, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.