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Upcoming Workshops

Troublesmiths have three upcoming workshops:

The First Shift:

Hobart: Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep,
Launceston: Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct,

Troublesmiths OG Program

Hobart Only: Early November 2026

For more information, and to apply please see below:


The First Shift


A free program for young people aged 16-24, participants will get hands-on experience and training in:

  • Barista skills
  • Food & beverage service
  • RSA
  • Introduction to bar operations
  • How to apply for a hospitality job
  • How to be confident and effective in a hospitality job
  • Stress management and building resilience
  • Networking with confidence
  • Creating an action plan for your next steps

You’ll also hear directly from employers, connect with local hospitality businesses and finish the program with practical tools to help you take your next step into work.

Hobart: Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep,

Link: First Shift Hobart - Hospo Pathway Program (Troublesmiths & THTA)

Launceston: Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct,

Link: First Shift Launceston - Hospo Pathway Program (Troublesmiths & THTA)


Troublesmiths OG Program

The OG Program

Real work experience isn’t just about building a resume. It’s about learning what
it’s really like to be in a workplace and how to roll with surprises, speak up
when it matters, work with different people and believe that you’ve got
something valuable to offer.

At Troublesmiths, we care just as much about the skills that help you navigate
life as we do about employability. Through real work, practical coaching and learning by doing, you’ll develop confidence, problem-solving, teamwork,
resilience and integrity. The things that continue to matter long after the
program ends.

Our OG Troublesmiths program has been running for nine years since kicking off in July 2017. Its a seven-week program for 15-to-24-year-olds facing barriers to long-term employment, helping them gain retail, manufacturing, and life skills while running a storefront that sells local Tasmanian handmade goods.

The program includes:

 Person-centred: We start by getting to know you, your goals and what you need to thrive. Whether you’re looking for your first job, thinking about study or figuring out what comes next, we’ll work with you to identify where you want to go and what you need to get there.

Learn by doing: You’ll spend time making, creating and working alongside others. You’ll develop practical workplace skills and learn what it means to be part of a team in an
environment that feels like a real workplace.

Practical support: From goal setting and feedback to working alongside the Troublesmiths crew, you’ll have people around you who are invested in your development and want to see you succeed.

 Safe space: Mistakes are part of the process. We value trying, growing, failing forward and pushing through awkward moments. You don’t have to have everything figured out,
you just need to be willing to have a go.

Applicants to the program will be assessed on willingness to learn, capability to commit to the shift hours, and how the program can help you overcome personal barriers. No perfect resumes are needed and if you are not sure please apply anyway and we will reach out, we're here to help.  

Hobart: November 2026

Elizabeth Mall, Hobart TAS 7000,

Link: Microsoft Forms


Apply