Development of a Queensland vocational education and training strategy: discussion paper

To meet the demand for skilled workers now and into the future, the Queensland Government wants to ensure its vocational education and training (VET) sector is focused on providing priority skills in traditional and emerging industries and supporting all Queenslanders into good jobs. To do this, it will develop a new Queensland VET Strategy. This discussion paper has been prepared and published to generate public discussion and comment to inform the development of the strategy, which will tailor the state's annual investment - over $1.2 billion in 2022-23 - in skills and training to meet current and future demand across industries and the state.

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and increased investment in emerging industries will accelerate growth in workforce demand and the subsequent need for higher-level and flexible skills. To deliver on these opportunities, the 'Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032' [available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 150.501] sets out a vision to increase the size, skills and adaptability of Queensland's workforce to meet current and future workforce needs. The VET sector will play a critical role in realising this vision, while also delivering opportunities for individuals and communities.

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