Young Tasmanians are being urged to train for jobs in the disability sector where "massive" opportunities exist.
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Education and Training Minister Jeremy Rockliff said jobs in the disability and community support sectors were predicted to be one of the biggest areas of future demand.
Mr Rockliff said 415 free training places with full qualifications and skill sets in disability were now available under a $21 million job training fund.
"This is a fantastic industry to be involved with and to support people with disability in an enormously rewarding career," he said.
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"The career opportunities in the disability sector in Tasmania at the moment are massive," Mr Wiggins said.
"There is a huge workforce need as the NDIS continues to roll out and that demand is becoming far greater and will provide opportunities for job seekers."
National Disability Services state manager Alice Flockhart said young people should consider the disability sector as a career.
"Every day you can make a difference in someone's life," Ms Flockhart said.
"It's not a nine to five job in an office and there is shift work but you make a significant impact and help people achieve their goals."
Bill Iverach from Able Australia said jobs were growing in the disability sector and his group had put on 32 new staff in the past 12 months.
"You can support someone to live independently which can make a massive difference to their lives," Mr Iverach said.
More information is available at www.skills.tas.gov.au