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Whether you’re looking to strengthen your tourism workforce or support staff development, explore the latest funded skilling and training opportunities available to help employers build capable, job-ready teams.

Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor Program (ISJA)

Advocates for Queensland industries by providing high-quality, evidence-based insights into workforce and training needs.

Incentive

Informs government investment, supports workforce planning, and connects employers (specifically those in tourism, hospitality and events) with VET pathways and reforms.

Eligibility

Queensland industry bodies, employers and small businesses seeking strategic advice or participation in consultation.

Industry Workforce Advisor Program (IWA)

Supports small and medium enterprises to develop effective workforce plans.

Incentive

Tailored business support, training advice, and access to government funding opportunities.

Eligiibility

Queensland-based small and medium enterprises, particularly in key sectors such as tourism, hospitality and events.

Workforce Connect Fund

Funds collaborative, industry-led projects that improve workforce attraction, retention and participation.

Incentive

Large-scale grants supporting workforce development projects.

Eligibility

Industry associations, employers, and consortia delivering sector-wide workforce outcomes.

Incentive Programs for Employers and Training Providers

Encourages the employment and completion of apprenticeship and traineeships.

Incentive

Payroll tax rebates, employer completion payments, and registered training organisation (RTO) completion incentives.

Eligiibility

Queensland employers and registered training organisations (RTOs) under approved qualifications.

Local Skills Solutions

Addresses regional workforce shortages through locally designed training projects.

Incentive

Up to $250,000 funding for flexible, place-based training.

Eligibility

Industry groups, councils and regional training organisations (RTOs) delivering regional projects.

Employer Support for Priority Sectors

Promotes participation and training in Queensland’s growth sectors.

Incentive

Wage subsidies and co-funding for workforce development, particularly in tourism, healthcare and construction.

Eligiibility

Employers in designated high-growth or emerging industries.

Business Support for Trade Apprentices

Helps strengthen Queensland’s future trades workforce through apprentice retention.

Incentive

Free service reconnecting cancelled apprentices with employers and trade opportunities.

Eligiibility

Employers seeking skilled and motivated trade apprentices.