Queensland Government and Skilling Solutions Queensland
Skilling Solutions Queensland is a major component of the Queensland Government's Towards Q2 target that 3 out of 4 Queenslanders will hold trade, training or tertiary qualifications by 2020. This target has been developed to ensure Queenslanders have the skills and qualifications required to drive the Queensland's future economic prosperity.
New challenges have arisen from the continuing strength of the Queensland economy and labour market. It is clear that we need to give greater attention to the impacts of an ageing workforce and the labour shortages emerging across a number of industries and regions. A stronger focus is also required on building workforce skills in priority professions that are crucial to the state's continued economic growth.
The Department of Education and Training plays a pivotal role in building the capacity of the Queensland labour market to support the continued growth of the Queensland economy.
The department's Strategic Plan 2010-2014 provides a framework to achieve the portfolio's aims of giving children a flying start; laying strong educational foundations, developing skills for the economy and creating a capable, agile and sustainable organisation.