The Queensland Government has committed more than $5.1 million from its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative to help 951 people from Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.
Employment and Small Business, and Training and Skills Development Minister Di Farmer said this was part of more than $31 million committed to assist 5247 people across the state.
“More than 46,600 people in the state have found jobs thanks to Skilling Queenslanders for Work and it’s great to see how these projects will help even more people,” Ms Farmer said.
“We know this initiative is life changing because 76 per cent of participants find work or take on further training around 12 months after exiting a Skilling Queenslanders for Work program.
“The initiative funds community-based organisations who tailor their programs to suit local conditions, understand where opportunities and local employer needs are.
“Tailored, local community-based support is offered to young people, mature-age job seekers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women re-entering the workforce, Australian Defence Force (ADF) veterans, recently released prisoners; and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.”
Ms Farmer said projects to be funded included:
– Noosa Community Training Centre’s Reframe It II project, 18 people, $408,700.
– Five Bridges’ Stronger Foundations for Your Future project in Maroochydore, 48 people, $180,600.
– The Solution Network Australia Foundation’s Digital Business Mastery project, 40 people, $135,700.
– Skill Centred Queensland’s iCARE! 2023 project, 24 people, $79,000.
Caloundra MP Jason Hunt said it was wonderful to see funding for local projects in the latest round.
“The assistance these projects will provide to Sunshine Coast residents will be invaluable,” Mr Hunt said.
“In my electorate alone, 40 people will receive support to upskill themselves from the Solution Network Australia Foundation.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work funds skills development, training and job opportunities for unemployed, disengaged or disadvantaged Queenslanders through a suite of targeted skills and training programs.
Ms Farmer said the initiative was another way of giving people the jobs, training and skills they need while helping them stay in their communities.
“The initiative supports many focus areas from Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032, which aims to attract, connect and educate a thriving workforce to set our state up for success now and into the future.”
For further information visit qld.gov.au/skillingqueenslanders or call 1300 369 935.
