Andrew realises his career goal in mechanics!
Undertaking a two-week, Skilling Queenslanders for Work program which focussed on employability skills for the Warehousing industry, Andrew was hopeful in finding employment. Out of the workforce for some time, Andrew’s real career passion was mechanics, but he figured it couldn’t hurt to gain some workplace-ready skills through the Warehousing program. It turns out that […]
Christopher has Multiple Job Offers after Skilling Queenslanders for Work Program!
Christopher is ecstatic to have completed the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Warehousing Program and, after receiving multiple job offers from employers, is now working. For personal reasons beyond his control, Christopher had been out of the workforce for a while and while recovering, by his own admission, he had “gotten to the point of being […]
Creating Better Futures through Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Desmond completed the Skilling Queenslanders for Work Contact Careers program, which developed his customer service skills. He is now seeking his dream position as a Hotel Concierge. When Mattthew first started the Building Bundaberg program, a 20-week paid traineeship funded by Skilling Queenslanders for Work, his first comment was, “I don’t know if I will […]
Inaugural She’s Got Skills Trade Showcase Event a Huge Success!
Paige, Amira, Georgia and Mackenzie (Year 10 and 11 students from SCOTS PGC College in Warwick) attended and expressed their interest in a range of non-traditional careers including electrician, agriculture, and business for trades. The girls learnt there are many pathways within these chosen trades and enjoyed the interactivity on the day. Inspiring women […]
Chloe finds her career path, thanks to Skilling Queenslanders for Work!
Struggling with chronic pain issues and out of work for some time, Chloe was feeling disheartened with her job search efforts. That all changed though when the opportunity to be part of a Skilling Queenslanders for Work program at the Wacol RSPCA facility came up. Chloe, jumped at the opportunity! The Skilling Queenslanders for Work […]
National Skills Week 2024 – where will your skills take you?
After undertaking a mature-age apprenticeship and carpentry qualification through Skill360 (RTO:1607), Stephen has now progressed to Project Management and General Management of a construction company. (Stock photo) The 14th Annual National Skills Week launched this week and will again focus on the talents, skills, career pathways and value of apprentices and trainees across Australia. Building […]
Skilling Queenslanders for Work Ignites Joseph’s Passion for Hospitality
Joseph (L) (pictured with his SQW mentors Steve and Hayley) has completed the Hospitality Rising Stars program and is now working as a Kitchen Steward at the Hilton. Joseph was tired of being unemployed. He had been out of work and receiving Centrelink payments for a number of years and decided it was time […]
Ian turns his life around, thanks to Skilling Queenslanders for Work
A promising First Nation’s artist, Ian wanted to focus on his artwork as well as find work and a steady income. Recognising that he had made some bad life choices in the past, Ian had just completed a five-year jail term and was determined to get his life back on track. Referred to one of […]
Supporting More Job Seekers into Careers through Skilling Queenslanders for Work
If you’re a Queensland job seeker, either new to the workforce or returning after a break, there’s some real opportunities to gain skills, make connections and enter a career path in 2024! Do you have a love of animals? Want to start a construction trade? Is warehousing or business admin more your jam? Or are […]
