Skilling Queenslanders for Work Courses

Get job ready with fully funded training and support.
Explore the 2026 course options below and submit an enquiry to check your eligibility and secure a place.

Kick-Start Your Career

Delivered by BUSY At Work. Supported by the Queensland Government through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

• Build practical skills employers value

• Gain confidence with job readiness support

• Train locally with guidance from an experienced team

• No course fees (fully funded for eligible participants)

Available courses for 2026

Choose a course below to learn more. If you are not sure which one is right, submit an enquiry and we will help you decide.

Places are limited. Enquire early to confirm eligibility and next steps.

2 Weeks Work Readiness Program
Brisbane
Fully funded course
Regular fortnightly course

The program focuses on industries currently experiencing skills shortages—including construction, civil construction, landscaping, hospitality, and retail—and is ideal for eligible job seekers who have practical ability but need support to build confidence and communication skills when engaging with employers.

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12 weeks (4 days per week)
On-site learning
Fully Funded Course
16th March 2026 - Places still available!

Our graduates are sought after by major hospitality employers. Learning on-site, this course will start your career in hospitality.

Who this program is for

Skilling Queenslanders for Work is designed to help Queenslanders who are looking to start work, return to work, or improve their employment options.

This initiative may suit:

  • Young people
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • People living with disability
  • Mature-aged jobseekers
  • Women entering or re-entering the job market
  • Veterans
  • Ex-service personnel

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Basic requirements

To participate, you must:

  • Be over 15 years of age
  • No longer be attending formal education
  • Live in Queensland

Eligibility can vary by course and program requirements. Submit an enquiry and we will confirm what applies to you.

A smiling person in a Bridgeman uniform, with support by BUSY at Work, holds documents by an ERMAKSAN machine in a yellow-tinted workshop.

Who this program is for

Skilling Queenslanders for Work is designed to help Queenslanders who are looking to start work, return to work, or improve their employment options.

This initiative may suit:

  • Young people
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • People living with disability
  • Mature-aged jobseekers
  • Women entering or re-entering the job market
  • Veterans
  • Ex-service personnel

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Basic requirements

To participate, you must:

  • Be over 15 years of age
  • No longer be attending formal education
  • Live in Queensland

Eligibility can vary by course and program requirements. Submit an enquiry and we will confirm what applies to you.

How it works

Submit an enquiry

using the form below.

We contact you

to confirm your goals and eligibility.

Choose your course

and complete the next steps.

Start training

and get support towards employment outcomes

If you are unsure which course to choose, type “Not sure yet” and we will help.

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Why train with BUSY At Work?

We support you to build the skills and confidence needed to move towards employment. Our training is practical, guided, and focused on real outcomes.

What you can expect:

  • Supportive trainers and a structured learning environment
  • Practical learning that builds job readiness
  • Pathways to employment opportunities and local industry connection
  • A clear plan for your next steps after training

Why train with BUSY At Work?

We support you to build the skills and confidence needed to move towards employment. Our training is practical, guided, and focused on real outcomes.

What you can expect:

  • Supportive trainers and a structured learning environment
  • Practical learning that builds job readiness
  • Pathways to employment opportunities and local industry connection
  • A clear plan for your next steps after training
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