THE QUEENSLAND Government has announced nearly $50 million worth of funding for the latest round of its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work assists disadvantaged job seekers to gain skills, qualifications and experience to secure a job or remain in the workforce.
Job seekers undertake accredited training across a range of priority industries – including construction, primary industries, community services and hospitality – while receiving wrap-around support to help them complete training and find a job.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates said Skilling Queenslanders for Work provided enhanced support for disadvantaged job seekers, including accessing training, to gain employment in critical industries.
“In this round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work, $49.7 million in funding will help even more Queenslanders to obtain a qualification, thanks to trusted community-based organisations like Multicultural Australia, Carers Queensland Limited, and Skill360 Australia Limited,” Minister Bates said.
“Importantly, these organisations also provide real, practical assistance to job seekers, which can include mentoring, employability skills, and transport assistance.
“More than 62,300 Queenslanders have secured a job as a direct result of their participation in the initiative – with more than half of those being young people aged 15 to 24 years.
