Voices on Work: Young People in Tasmania

Young people in Tasmania face significant challenges when it comes to finding and sustaining work. The study aimed to give a voice to the lived experiences of young Tasmanians.

Young people in Tasmania face significant challenges when it comes to finding and sustaining work.

This report commissioned by Social Ventures Australia (SVA) provides insights into the experiences of young people in Tasmania regarding employment. These were derived from information provided by 28 participants of a small-scale study aimed at supporting SVA’s Employer Innovation Lab –an evidence-based program helping employers improve their recruitment and retention by lifting barriers faced by young people.

Using semi-structured interviews, a focus group, and a small-scale survey, the study aimed to give a voice to the lived experiences of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, focusing on employment goals, experiences of work, problems and barriers encountered when finding and keeping a job, and ideas on how employment for young people could be improved.