From 1 July 2025, the User Choice funding model will transition into 3 targeted programs, with funding for apprenticeship and traineeship training now allocated across these programs:
- VET in Schools 2026
- Provides students in Years 7 to 12 with opportunities to engage with industry and explore career pathways.
- Students in Years 10 to 12 will be able to access funded training for a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.
- Career Start
- Supports school leavers and job seekers with access to reduced-fee training in areas aligned with job opportunities and industry demand.
- Includes funding for apprenticeship and traineeship training in priority and emerging industries.
- Career Boost
- Offers workers access to reduced-cost, higher-level training to advance their careers.
- Includes funding for apprenticeship and traineeship training in priority and emerging industries.
- Apprenticeship and traineeship funding is available only if the individual hasn't already accessed their quota of 2 funded apprenticeships/traineeships under Career Ready and Career Start.
Eligibility
- From 1 July 2025, individuals will be eligible for a maximum of 2 subsidised apprenticeship/traineeship places across the 3 funded programs.
- Certificate qualifications completed more than 10 years ago won't prevent access to funded training.
- From 1 July 2025, priority ratings will no longer be applied to apprenticeship and traineeship funding.
These changes are part of a broader strategy to better align training investment with Queensland's future workforce needs, supporting lifelong learning and improved outcomes for learners and industry alike.
Queensland Subsidised Training List
The Queensland Subsidised Training List identifies the apprenticeships and traineeships that attract Queensland Government funding.
Find funded apprenticeship and traineeship information
Access the Queensland Training Information Service (QTIS) for information on all apprenticeships and traineeships that are approved in Queensland, including government funding.
Related information
- Learn about the Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s program.
Last updated 5 August 2025
