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The Department of Economic Development helps Tasmanian businesses and targeted industry sectors to develop and thrive. The department is the first point of contact for companies wishing to establish, relocate, diversify or expand business in Tasmania.

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The Department is responsible for primary and secondary education, library and information services, vocational education and training services (including TAFE Tasmania), children's services, assessment and certification services (TASSAB) and youth affairs.

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This website provides resources and advice for employers and individuals. It includes information on career opportunities, skills development, skill needs, and Employer of Choice. The website also provides information on living in Tasmania.

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The Institute of TAFE Tasmania is a statutory authority, within the Education portfolio, and is the major provider of vocational education and training to the Tasmanian community.

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Tasmania: A State of Learning is a longterm, strategic framework, containing initiatives to help realise the vision for post-Year 10 education and training. The strategy has four key elements: Guaranteeing Futures; Ensuring Essential Literacies; Enhancing Adult Learning; and Building Learning Communities.

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This Commonwealth/State plan, compiled by the Office of Post-Compulsory Education and Training with contributions from teh Institute of TAFE Tasmania and the Tasmanian Qualifications Authority, outlines Tasmania's Vocational Education and Training (VET) plans in relation to national goals and objectives.

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The Training Consortium promotes the accessing of training and development services in Tasmania by providing a coordinated response to the training needs of all Tasmanians. It provides the infrastructure to maximise the training dollar and plays a coordinating role in bringing together training providers and the potential training pool. The Training Consortium also facilitates opportunities for sharing of knowledge and expertise across the current 20 member organisations. Details of membership, clients and services are provided on this site.

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The Tasmanian Department of Education's Vocational Education and Training (VET) web site includes information for VET service providers, employers and students, apprentices and trainees. The Office of Post-Compulsory Education and Training (OPCET) is responsible for VET in Tasmania.

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Contains information for clients of the Tasmanian Youth Transitions and Adult Learning Unit.