The Opposition will hold 17 jobs forums around the state between this month and August, saying they are part of its plan to support job creation and "lead a conversation about getting more Tasmanians into work".

"Right now, too many Tasmanians are being left behind, with many people unable to get work or unable to get enough work, resulting in one in four Tasmanians living in poverty," Labor Leader Rebecca White said.

"Tasmanians deserve better and if we don't turn this around we will see more people leaving our state to find work.

"Together we can build the opportunities our state needs so people can stay and raise their families here in Tasmania, and that's why Labor is holding jobs forums across the state."

Lyons Liberal MHA John Tucker described the forums as talkfests.

He said the state government had delivered 21,100 jobs since taking office in 2014.

"It was under the Labor-Green government that 10,000 Tasmanians lost their jobs," Mr Tucker said.

"Can Rebecca White guarantee she will lead all 17 sessions, or will it be (Shadow Treasurer) David O'Byrne, whose only jobs focus is on the Labor top job?"

Ms White said she would welcome all Tasmanians to join her and local Labor MPs to discuss Labor's plans to get more people into work.

"We want to share our positive plans for jobs," she said.

"And we want to hear from Tasmanians about barriers to work and how we can support the creation of more jobs and the development of pathways into work.

"Employers are crying out for skilled workers, but cannot find them, while, at the same time, unemployment is at unacceptable levels and many Tasmanians can't get the skills and training they need to get a job here.

"The best way to get a foot in the door is to have the chance at an apprenticeship or traineeship and that's why Labor has announced free TAFE courses in our fastest growing industries to help Tasmanians into secure, well-paid jobs.

"Labor's focus is on delivering secure jobs and lifting wages and conditions because that will improve the health of the economy.

"Together we can reduce inequality and create a better, fairer Tasmania."

The first forum will be in Burnie on March 12, followed by George Town on March 22.

North-West forums will be:

Forums in the North will be: