The Queensland Government has released its Right Skills Strategy 2025–2028, outlining major new investments to bolster the state's training and workforce pipeline.
Key investments includes:
- More than $201.1 million for new Centres of Excellence in Caloundra, Moreton Bay, South Moreton Bay Islands and Rockhampton.
- $50 million to expand apprenticeships in housing, health care, and construction.
- Free and low-cost training for Queenslanders starting out, upskilling, or returning to work, including young people, women, and veterans.
- $2 million to recruit the next generation of trainers, ensuring high-quality training across Queensland.
In addition, the Strategy supports the National Skills Agreement:
- $98.7 million to help apprentices, trainees, and students complete their training.
- $15 million to improve access to foundation skills.
- $1.9 million to support Queensland's transition to a new national VET data system.
Master Electricians Australia commends the Queensland Government for its continued commitment to strengthening skills and training outcomes across the state.
