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About HIA youthBuild

Our goals and the opportunities available when participating in HIA's collaborative construction youth program.

About HIA youthBuild

Our goals and the opportunities available when participating in HIA's collaborative construction youth program.

HIA youthBuild brings together industry leaders to drive an innovative “work at school” program based on strong partnerships between schools, industry, business, and local communities.

The program helps schools deliver a structured learning program and supports hands-on projects that give students exciting opportunities to explore the building industry. Students can take part in real work experiences while still at school, gaining skills and confidence that prepare them for future careers in construction.

Our goals

Grow a more diverse workforce

Build a stronger, more sustainable construction workforce by creating opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds.

Support Indigenous careers

Create career pathways and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through skills development and training.

Encourage young women into trades

Inspire more young women to explore careers in construction, with youthBuild currently achieving 30% female participation.

Strengthen regional communities

Help people facing barriers to employment while building skills and opportunities in rural and regional communities.

Expanding opportunities
What are the new opportunities for participating schools?
{{ propApi.expandedIcon }} {{ propApi.collapsedIcon }} Schools can engage in projects that are adapted to the resources available at their school alongside the Trade Foundations curriculum. HIA helps schools connect with Trade Training Centres across Tasmania or supports them to deliver hands-on, industry-based experiences on site or at school, giving students real-world opportunities to explore the building and construction trades. 
How does HIA support the program?
{{ propApi.expandedIcon }} {{ propApi.collapsedIcon }} Trade Foundations is developed by HIA youthBuild as a structured program that enables schools to coordinate authentic industry experiences aligned with their proposed learning outcomes. 
What reporting must be completed?
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HIA youthBuild is a future-focused, industry-aligned program supported by the Tasmanian Government. As part of our funding agreement, HIA is required to report on the program’s goals and outcomes.

To support this, participating schools are asked to document their build process and submit a final report outlining student learning outcomes. This helps us validate the impact of the program and meet reporting requirements.

To make this easier for schools and teachers, HIA youthBuild Officers will provide:

  • Proposal documentation 
  • Data collection permission forms 
  • Interim and final reporting templates 
  • Ongoing support to streamline the reporting process.
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