Qualifications and Skills for
Tasmania Tomorrow
HomeQuick Links: Welcome to the Tasmania Tomorrow websiteUnder this initiative three new organisations will be created from our colleges and TAFE Tasmania, each focused on a specific role.
These new organisations will commence from January 2009. Handbooks now available
What's NewIssue 20 [FINAL]
This regular newsletter provides an update on the changes to post-Year 10 arrangements from the project team. Previous issues are available at: http://tomorrow.education.tas.gov.au/news On 28 August 2008, the Premier and Minister for Education and Skills, David Bartlett, announced the board members for the Tasmanian Polytechnic, Tasmanian Academy and Training Tasmania.
A student-focused website: It's Your Choice is now available to provide prospective students with information about the new organisations and the new opportunities that will be available. The website is based on the information included in Your Guide to 09.
Information for Parents on Education and Training in 2009 In the September school holidays all parents of Year 10 and Year 11 students were sent a brochure, Information for Parents on Education and Training in 2009: The Choices Just Got Better [PDF 1.3MB]. This brochure will provide some answers to the questions parents may have about the changes. Shared Services Frequently Asked Questions A set of frequently asked questions about the shared services unit has been added. The shared services unit will comprise a single organisation to co-ordinate services for both students and staff of the three organisations created by Tasmania Tomorrow. On 8 July, Premier David Bartlett announced the Chief Executive Officers who will implement the Government’s post year 10 reforms. The Principal of Burnie’s Hellyer College, Mr Mike Brakey is to head the Tasmanian Academy. The current Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), Victoria University Belinda McLennan has been appointed to head the Tasmanian Polytechnic. Malcolm White, currently the CEO of TAFE, will be the CEO of Training Tasmania. Staff Transition Planning Process - Fact Sheet A fact sheet [PDF 170KB] has been prepared to inform staff of where we are at in the transition planning process and the decisions that have been made that will facilitate a smooth transfer to the new organisations. The New Polytechnic Education: Why? What? How? The Polytechnic Education Conference attracted over 400 delegates and received a very positive response over the two day event. The conference proceedings including speakers' PowerPoint presentations, handouts, audio recordings, a summary of feedback from the Roving Reporters plus photos will be posted on the website over the coming weeks. Polytechnic Conference 2008 Proceedings
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