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Skilling Queenslanders for Work announcement needed

5th February 2016

LNP Shadow Education and Training Minister Tim Mander today called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to announce the successful applicants for round two of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program.

Mr Mander said training providers and potential students had been left in limbo waiting to hear about applications made at the start of November last year.

“This is just another example of Labor’s gross indecision and inaction that continues to hold Queensland students back,” he said.

“We’re into the second month of the New Year and trainers and students still don’t know.

“The Minister has had almost three months to make decisions on training programs, many of which would have February start dates.

“Many training providers across Queensland are waiting on Minister D’Ath’s go-ahead so they can start their training programs for young Queenslanders.”

Mr Mander said the programs included training for apprentices all the way through to aged care and early childhood to numeracy and literacy training.

“These training programs are vital for Queensland, especially for Queenslanders looking to improve their skills to join and stay in the workforce,” he said.

“The Minister is dragging the chain, but she needs to get cracking and make these announcements.”