Catering students at Studentworks now have state-of-the-art facilities, thanks to generous donations from the community.
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Studentworks officially opened its new commercial kitchen space on Monday after works were completed in July.
The kitchen upgrades now means catering students have access to a commercial kitchen environment in modern facilities.
Studentworks board chairman Craig Tyeson said the upgrades would contribute to student learning outcomes but would also enhance Studentworks' ability to provide a quality service.
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Catering students work in an official catering environment under the tutelage of a commercial chef.
The upgrades were completed thanks to generous donations from the Tasmanian Community Fund and the WD Booth Charitable Trust.
The upgrades were complete by early July but the official opening was held on Monday, delayed due to COVID.
Studentworks has been operating for 40 years and provides hands-on vocational learning to high school students at risk of dropping out of mainstream education.
It's supported by the Education Department and is run from Rocherlea.