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training systems are aligned with the state's employment, skills and economic priorities.

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Construction Career Match is coming up in Cairns on 17 August!Are you an employer looking for motivated apprentices to j...
02/08/2026

Construction Career Match is coming up in Cairns on 17 August!

Are you an employer looking for motivated apprentices to join your team? Or are you a future apprentice ready to kickstart your career in construction? πŸ’πŸ”¨πŸ˜Ž

Join the Department of Trade, Employment and Training to connect, engage, and explore exciting opportunities in construction.

Date: Monday, 17 August 2026
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Location: Cairns Regional Council Reception Room, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
Cost: Free (refreshments provided)

⭐ For Employers: Meet enthusiastic individuals eager to start their apprenticeship journey, showcase your business, and find the right talent to grow your team.

⭐ For Individuals: Engage directly with employers, learn about entry-level opportunities, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in construction.

Plus, learn about financial supports available for employers of construction apprentices:
➑️ TradieStart Apprentice incentive >> https://brnw.ch/21x4CRU
βœ… Small Business Apprenticeship Program >> https://brnw.ch/21x4CRV

Register for this free event today. Go to ➑️ >> https://brnw.ch/21x4CRW

Registration closes on 5 August 2026.

Congratulations to the 2026 South East regional winners of the Queensland Training Awards! πŸŽ‰βœ¨We celebrate your achieveme...
31/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 South East regional winners of the Queensland Training Awards! πŸŽ‰βœ¨

We celebrate your achievement and the collective efforts of apprentices, trainees, students, educators, employers and organisations building Queensland's skilled workforce.

Congratulations to our winners:

πŸ†Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year: Narissa Campbell, Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Training Provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: City of Gold Coast

πŸ† Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year: Conor Stevenson, Certificate III in Civil Construction
Training Provider: Construction Skills Training Centre
Employer: City of Gold Coast

πŸ† Vocational Student of the Year: Jarrod Carter, Certificate III in Fitness
Training Provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: Wellness Australia Group

πŸ† Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year: Locklyn O’Loughlin, Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Training Provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: Metro South Health - Redland Hospital

πŸ† School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year: Grace Hope, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Training Provider: Australian Academy of Dental Assisting
Employer: Infinite Aged Care Cornubia
School: Trinity College Beenleigh

πŸ† Equity Student of the Year: Madeleine Kelton, Certificate I in Construction
Training Provider: Construction Skills Training Centre
Employer: Twin Rivers Centre

πŸ† VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year: Erin Pender
Employer: Loganlea State High School

πŸ† Community Training Initiative of the Year: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Program: N.E.S.T Eco-conservation Skills Traineeship

πŸ† Large Employer of the Year: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

πŸ† Small Employer of the Year: ONGC Systems

πŸ’™ Thanks you to our sponsors - Program Partner: BUSY At Work,
Category Sponsors: Blueprint Career Development RTO #30978, Boating Industry Association Marine Jobs, Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ, Enterprise & Training Company Limited, Gimbal Training, Mas National, MEGT Australia and TAFE Queensland.

Australian Trade Training College, Blue Dog Training, Blue Stone Medical and Trade Apprentices.

Meet the South East training superstars ➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4B4B

πŸ“Έ South East region winners with Hermann Vorster MP Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs and International Student Attraction, and Member for Burleigh

Congratulations to the 2026 North Coast regional winners of the Queensland Training Awards! 🎊✨Join us in celebrating the...
31/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 North Coast regional winners of the Queensland Training Awards! 🎊✨

Join us in celebrating the outstanding apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, employers and organisations who are helping build Queensland's skilled workforce.

Congratulations to our winners:

πŸ† Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year: Dylan Martin, Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Training Provider: Aviation Australia
Employer: McDermott Aviation

πŸ† Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year: Samuel Dowd, Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Training Provider: Ballistic Training Solutions
Employer: Corporate Landscape Services

πŸ† Vocational Student of the Year: Layla Youngberry, Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Training Provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: Allweld Manufacturing

πŸ† Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year: Taylah Gela, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Training Provider: SWC Training
Employer: Australian Training Company
Host Employer: Metro North Health – Caboolture Hospital
School: Beerwah State High School

πŸ† School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year: Harmony Lakatos, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Training Provider: SWC Training
Employer: Australian Training Company
Host Employer: Metro North Health – Caboolture Hospital
School: Caboolture State High School

πŸ† Equity Student of the Year: Kara Sweetman, Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Training Provider: Fraser Coast Training Employment Support Services
Employer: Community Care Foundation

πŸ† VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year: David Bradford
Employer: Horizon 2 and Bradford Institute of Advanced Education

πŸ† Community Training Initiative of the Year: Chatsworth Park Ranch
Program: ForgeAhead

πŸ† Large Employer of the Year: Allweld Manufacturing

πŸ† Small Employer of the Year: Bridgeman

πŸ’™ Thank you to our sponsors - Program Partner: BUSY At Work,
Category Sponsors: Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ, Manngoor Dja Aboriginal Health Services, Mas National, MEGT Australia, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett, Shadforth Civil, SkillCentred, STEPS Group and TAFE Queensland.

Allens Training, Australian Trade Training College, Blue Dog Training, Community Solutions and Trade Apprentices.

Meet North Coast's training superstars ➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4zGz

Congratulations to the 2026 North Queensland regional winners of the Queensland Training Awards! πŸŽ‰βœ¨Your dedication, hard...
31/07/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 North Queensland regional winners of the Queensland Training Awards! πŸŽ‰βœ¨

Your dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence have earned you this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to our winners:

πŸ† Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year: Nicola Todd, Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Training Provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: Penske Australia

πŸ† Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year: Nicole Cervoni, Certificate III in Business
Training Provider: TAFE Queensland
Employer: Burdekin Shire Council

πŸ† Vocational Student of the Year: Chelsea Winters, Diploma of Leadership and Management and Diploma of Work Health and Safety (and Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering)
Training Provider: Right Choice Training (Grad Dip via Federation University)
Employer: Mount Isa Mines, Glencore

πŸ† Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year: Cassius McLeod, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Training Provider: Connect 'n' Grow
Employer: Seed Employment
Host Employer: Mackay Hospital & Health Services - Bowen Hospital
School: Proserpine State High School

πŸ† School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year: Cameron Kerr, Certificate III in Barbering
Training Provider: Ardor College
Employer: HYP3 Barbers
School: Kirwan State High School

πŸ† Equity Student of the Year: Daud Suleiman Hersi Warsama, Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways and Certificate III in Information Technology
Training Provider: ACE Community Colleges

πŸ† VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year: Casey Vea Vea
Employer: TAFE Queensland

πŸ† Community Training Initiative of the Year: Cowboys Community Foundation

πŸ† Large Employer of the Year: Cowboys Leagues Club

πŸ† Small Employer of the Year: Millair Climate Control and Electrical

πŸ’™ Thank you to our sponsors - Program Sponsor: BUSY At Work, Category Sponsors: Apprenticeship Support Australia, Aviation Australia, Connect 'n' Grow - RTO 40518, Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ, Mas National, MEGT Australia, STEPS Group, TAFE Queensland and Townsville City Council.

Blue Dog Training, Community Solutions, Cowboys Leagues Club, North Queensland Elite Rodeo, Tec NQ, The Ville Resort and Trade Apprentices.

Meet North Queensland's training superstars ➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4zsC

Bryce Bayfield's journey into boilermaking began with his love for speedway racing, where he repaired and built race car...
30/07/2026

Bryce Bayfield's journey into boilermaking began with his love for speedway racing, where he repaired and built race cars before officially undertaking his apprenticeship.βš™οΈ

Completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) at Allweld Manufacturing, Bryce quickly progressed from apprentice to Team Leader.

Now mentoring incoming apprentices on the workshop floor and supporting his local community, Bryce is a true leader in his field. πŸ‘

Bryce is a North Coast regional finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category at the 2026 Queensland Training Awards! 🌟

Meet more of our outstanding regional finalists ➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4xjf

29/07/2026

The 2026 Queensland Training Awards regional award ceremonies kick off this week! πŸ†βœ¨

The state's brightest stars in skills and training are coming together to take centre stage - highlighting excellence in training and the transformative power of skills.

Congratulations to all the regional finalists across Queensland! ⭐

Meet our training superstars ➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4vte

Meet your Industry Workforce Advisor for Automotive, Kelvin! πŸ‘‹πŸš—Kelvin Millar brings over 20 years’ experience as a busin...
28/07/2026

Meet your Industry Workforce Advisor for Automotive, Kelvin! πŸ‘‹πŸš—

Kelvin Millar brings over 20 years’ experience as a business owner, supporting motor trades businesses to build sustainable, future-ready workforces.

He focuses on practical workforce solutions, talent development, and helps businesses to navigate change. 🀝

Connect today ➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4tuo

Motor Trades Association of Queensland - MTAQ

Passionate about aquaculture, Raquel Layton is combining science, farming and community work to drive sustainability in ...
27/07/2026

Passionate about aquaculture, Raquel Layton is combining science, farming and community work to drive sustainability in the food sector. 🐟πŸ’ͺ

Through her Certificate III in Aquaculture, she’s gaining hands-on experience at Spring Creek Barramundi in Townsville.

Raquel’s journey into aquaculture began with her undergraduate studies in biology and marine science, where she developed a strong interest in hands-on farming. 🌊

Today, she’s not only contributing to the industry but also mentoring veterinary students and fellow technicians, championing diversity and innovation.

Raquel is a North Queensland regional finalist in the Trainee of the Year category at the 2026 Queensland Training Awards! 🌟

Meet more of our outstanding regional finalists and secure your tickets via the link below! πŸ‘‡

➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4rLw

Chris began his career in metal fabrication as an apprentice training at CQUniversity Australia in Mackay more than 20 y...
24/07/2026

Chris began his career in metal fabrication as an apprentice training at CQUniversity Australia in Mackay more than 20 years ago.

Now he’s come full circle and is inspiring the next generation as a teacher at CQ University.πŸ”§πŸŒŸ

Chris says he turned to teaching to keep his passion for fabrication alive while easing the physical stress on his body.

β€œBeing a teacher gives me a great sense of satisfaction in helping people and passing on my knowledge and skills to the next generation of tradespeople, to ensure our industry stays strong for many years to come.”

Ready to share your skills and shape the future of your industry?πŸ’‘

Become a TAFE teacher today ➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4nOw

The TAFE teacher recruitment campaign is a Queensland Government election commitment and is part of a joint initiative of the Australian and Queensland Governments.

You hire the apprentices. We help cover the costs. πŸ‘·πŸ€ In partnership with Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ, we're su...
22/07/2026

You hire the apprentices. We help cover the costs. πŸ‘·πŸ€

In partnership with Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ, we're supporting more businesses to hire apprentices.

Through the TradieStart program we're offering:
β˜‘οΈ up to $16,000 for small businesses hiring apprentices for the first time
β˜‘οΈ up to $14,000 for medium or large employers and group training organisations who recruit apprentices from priority groups.

The Small Business Apprenticeship Program offers:
β˜‘οΈ 50% off apprentice wages during training periods for first and second years
β˜‘οΈ 25% off apprentice wages during training periods for third and fourth years.

Check your eligibility today πŸ‘‡

➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4jS4
➑️ https://brnw.ch/21x4jS5

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