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Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 19, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Queensland Government has expanded its First Start program and is now calling on eligible not-for-profit community organisations to apply for $20,000 subsidies for trainees.<\/p>\n

Minister for Training and Skills Yvette D\u2019Ath said $2.5 million will be available through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative to employ 125 trainees through the program.<\/p>\n

“First Start helps jobseekers by providing 12 months of paid employment, and a chance to develop their workplace experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification,” Mrs D\u2019Ath said.<\/p>\n

“First Start has already been hugely successful in councils across the state, with 900 places funded since 2015.<\/p>\n

“These traineeships are a fantastic opportunity for organisations to develop workers with the skills they need in their team to deliver better services and support in their communities.<\/p>\n

“Participants can work and study in a range of fields including business administration, community services, early childhood education and care, hospitality, retail, horticulture and many others.”<\/p>\n

Not-for-profit community organisations interested in applying for funding should check the First Start guidelines for funding and contact sqwapps@det.qld.gov.au to request an application form.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mrs D\u2019Ath also announced that 64 local councils will recruit 340 additional trainees next year, thanks to $4.25 million from First Start\u2019s 2017\u201318 funding round.<\/p>\n

Skilling Queenslanders for Work funds skills development, training and job opportunities for unemployed, disengaged or disadvantaged Queenslanders through a suite of targeted skills and training programs.<\/p>\n

Further information is available online<\/b><\/a> or by calling 1300-369-935.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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