Community skills scholarships

We are offering Community Skills Scholarships worth up to $13,500* to help apprentices in central southern Queensland take on any trade and stay in their home towns.

How does it work?

Apprentices can choose any trade they like – not just in oil and gas. You could be a butcher, baker hairdresser, carpenter or any other trade of your choice.

We'll provide you with financial support throughout the duration of your studies, including a bonus cash payment should you stay on with your employer for at least a year following the completion of your training. And you'll have access to building a peer support network with other recipients. Employers will also receive financial benefits for employing an apprentice.

Who is eligible?

Anyone aged 15 years or older who is currently in their first year of an apprenticeship or looking to begin their trade career can apply. Opportunities are open to people living in the Springsure, Rolleston, Injune, Roma, Surat, Wallumbilla, Wandoan, Miles, Condamine, Chinchilla, Tara and Dalby areas.

For more information, see origintogether.com

Join our network...

Would you like to share your professional knowledge with young people in your community? We are looking for volunteers to present to our Community Skills Scholarship recipients. You might be an accountant presenting on budgeting or a small business owner presenting on how to get your own business started. Whatever your professional skills, we’d like to hear from you. Email us to get involved.

• Watch our Community Skills Scholarships video