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      COVID-19 support for employers

      Information for employers to navigate available support and options to keep apprentices and trainees employed and manage training contract obligations.

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Nominations now open!

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Queensland WINS at Australian Training Awards

Queensland's training stars shine bright at the 2020 Australian Training Awards, bringing home five national titles!

Our training stars shine bright, bringing home five titles!

State's best named in the 2020 awards

Queensland's best and brightest in training were announced as part of a special state award premiere on 18 September, now available to view on-demand.

Queensland's best and brightest in training were announced on 18 September 2020.

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