A skilled workforce for economic growth

The Palaszczuk Government is delivering on its commitment to increase its investment in the training and skills needed to strengthen and grow Queensland’s economy.

The 2016-17 budget delivers more than $1 billion for skills and training through a range of measures that will attract and build new industries, expand existing industries and create greater job opportunities.

Minister for Skills and Training Yvette D’Ath said the Government was committed to giving Queenslanders the training and skills they needed to get into the workforce, build a career and provide for their families.

"The Palaszczuk Government is investing $60 million this year to deliver our commitment to Skilling Queenslanders for Work,” said Mrs D’Ath.

“This will support up to 8,000 Queenslanders, enabling them to develop the skills they need to get back into the workforce or enter higher level training.

“This is part of the Government’s commitment of $240 million over four years, to deliver up to 32,000 placements.”

This budget will continue to implement the Government’s Rescuing TAFE initiative, part of the $34 million investment over three years to support the TAFE sector and provide high-quality training for Queenslanders.

“This government recognises that a strong public training provider is crucial to deliver the high-skilled workforce Queensland needs for economic growth and to support expanding industries,” said Mrs D’Ath.

“To ensure Queenslanders have access to the highest quality vocational education and training programs, we will continue to implement the role of the Training Ombudsman.”

The 2016-17 budget is also implementing Jobs Queensland to drive long-term job opportunities and strategic planning for skills demand.

This work will be crucial in providing the Queensland economy the high-skilled workforce we need to support growth and investment, attract new industries and secure jobs into the future.

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