August 29th, 2025

The Tasmania Launch for National Skills Week was held at Drysdale Restaurant, Hobart (Tas TAFE) on August 28, 2025.

  • Master of Ceremony: Brian Wexham CEO and founder
  • National Skills Week launch and remarks: Will Mcshane, TasTAFE Acting CEO
  • Keynote Address by: The Hon. Felix Ellis MP, Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Minister for Skills and Jobs, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
  • Panel Discussion with:
    • Ben Barker, 2024 Apprentice of the Year, Tasmanian Training Awards 
    • Will McShane, TasTAFE Interim Chief Executive Officer
    • Naomie Walker, State Operations Manager, Apprenticeship Support Australia
    • James Hourn, Head of Enterprise ReadyTech

 

Photo Credits: TasTAFE

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