Transforming Lives Through Skilling Queenslanders for Work Funded Programs
Major Training Group proudly reflects on the enormous success of its Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative programs overall success to date.
This essential training initiative is proudly funded by the Queensland Government and provides skills development, training and job opportunities to the unemployed, disengaged or disadvantaged Queenslanders through a suite of targeted skills and training programs.
Major Training Group has been instrumental in delivering targeted projects which are specifically designed to address the unique needs of local job seekers and align with employment opportunities within their communities. By funding these initiatives, the Queensland Government and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, is succeeding in aiming to create a more skilled workforce, reduce unemployment, and promote economic growth throughout the region.
Impact on the Community
With the acquired SQW funding, Major Training Group has made a substantial impact on the community to date. We have created a significant amount of specialised programs and classes, catering to a diverse range of industries and skill levels. This comprehensive approach ensured that every participant received tailored training that met their specific career aspirations and spoke to local market demands.
Empowering and Enriching Hundreds of Participants Lives
The funding accessed to date has directly benefited hundreds of students, providing them with access to high-quality training and support services. These students have gained valuable skills, practical experience, and industry-recognised qualifications that significantly enhanced their employability. Major Training Group’s commitment to excellence in education and training ensured that each participant was well-prepared to enter the workforce with confidence and competence.
Participant Spotlight – Melinda Browne.
A pivotal SQW partnership program we have forged has been with Kingston East Neighbourhood Group (KENG), offering a Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015). A successful graduate of one of these cohorts was Melinda Browne. Prior to arriving at KENG, Melinda was struggling with mental health issues, low finances and low self-esteem. She had been living in her car for 8 months and as a single mother did not have full time access to her children as she did not have a place to live. KENG provided Melinda with access to immediate resources and offered her a hand up into a career of Individual Support by accessing SQW funding for her studies. Upon graduation, her hard work and perseverance paid off when she secured full time employment as a support worker. She is very proud of the fact that this is the first time in her life that she is working full-time. She was able to secure a home of her own and able to see her children more often. Melinda was also nominated as vocational trainee of the year in the Queensland Training Awards and is one of three finalists in her category.
“I didn’t think I could do it, but all the support is there. It changed my whole life,” Melinda shared with us during her graduation ceremony.
A Bright Future Ahead
Major Training Group’s SQW initiative marked a pivotal moment in the organisation’s ongoing efforts to drive positive change within the community. By equipping local job seekers with the tools, they needed to succeed, Major Training Group not only fostered individual growth but also contributed to the overall economic development of the region and changing lives one student at a time.
For more information about the Skilling Queenslanders for Work imitative funding and eligibility details, visit Major Training’s website or contact one of our friendly advisors on 1300 790 822.
