As a result of the State Government's Tasmania Tomorrow initiative; the Tasmanian Academy, the Tasmanian Polytechnic and the Tasmanian Skills Institute commenced in 2009 as the new education providers for post Year 10 students.;;;;The focus of the Institute is on providing education and training to employed people, including trainees and apprentices, as well as employees interested in short courses, skill sets, customised group training programs or general skills advice and consultation.;;;;The Skills Institute was established under the Education and Training (Tasmanian Skills Institute) Act 2009 with a Board of Directors and chief executive officer to administer and manage the body. However, according to the Education & Training (Repeals & Transitional Provisions) Act 2009 the provisional names of the Skills Institute were 'Training Tasmania' and the 'Training Enterprise'.;;;;Courses offered across the State include Automotive/Transport, Construction and Allied Trades, Electrotechnology and ICT, Human Services, Metals/Manufacturing, Mining, Personal Services, Retail/Customer Relations, Tourism/Hospitality, Natural Resources and Management. ;;;;In December 2011, the Minister for Education and Skills announced a Review into the Role and Function of Tasmania's Public VET Providers. On July 1 2013 the Tasmanian Polytechnic and the Tasmanian Skills Institute were merged to form TasTAFE.