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MSQ launches $5M plan to strengthen Queensland manufacturing
Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) has unveiled its 2024-25 Annual Training Plan, backed by a substantial $5.06 million investment from the state government.
Queensland’s $1.5 billion budget boost for skills and employment
The Queensland Government, under the leadership of Premier Steven Miles, has allocated $1.5 billion to support skills development, training, employment, and small businesses in a bid to foster the state's commitment to fostering growth and prosperity.
Queensland government’s plan for skilled workers
Cairns and Far North Queensland are set to benefit from a new Queensland Government workforce plan, crafted to meet the demand for skilled workers in two pivotal growth sectors—aviation, and maritime and marine.
New Bundy advanced manufacturing skills hub set to propel local jobs
The Queensland Government has unveiled its latest initiative—a cutting-edge Advanced Manufacturing Skills Centre at Bundaberg TAFE—ushering in a new era of vocational training tailored to the demands of modern industry.
New TAFE manufacturing facility launches in Ipswich
A new Metal Trades, Manufacturing, and Robotics Centre has opened at the TAFE Queensland Bundamba campus to meet the growing demand for manufacturing skills in the Ipswich region and across the state.
Queensland celebrates women in Manufacturing Apprenticeship Awards
Two outstanding women hailing from regional Queensland have been applauded for their remarkable contributions to the manufacturing sector at the inaugural Women in Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year Awards, organised by the Queensland Government.
Queensland injects $1.9M into Business Growth Fund for 28 firms
The Queensland Government is injecting $1.9 million into 28 businesses spanning from the Gold Coast to Cairns in a bid to foster growth and development across the Sunshine State,
New advanced manufacturing, horticulture TAFE facilities underway in Queensland
Construction work has begun on the new $4.35 million Advanced Manufacturing Skills and Agriculture and Horticulture Centres at TAFE Queensland’s Bundaberg campus.
Queensland invests $51.7M for skills development in 2024
The Queensland Government is ushering in the New Year with a transformative investment of $51.7 million, aiming to provide targeted and tailored training, along with employment pathways for up to 7,020 vulnerable job seekers across the state.
Frucor Suntory’s new beverage manufacturing facility in Qld to be powered with clean energy
Beverage manufacturer Frucor Suntory has partnered with government-owned electricity company CleanCo to power its new manufacturing facility at Swanbank, Queensland, with renewable energy.
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
