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When Ila first stepped into the workshop at TAFE Queensland, she didn’t expect to be the only women in the room. But that didn’t stop her from diving headfirst into her engineering apprenticeship and quickly proving she could hold her own.

For 21-year-old Sally Osborne, the idea of studying - let alone working in hospitality - once felt impossible. Living with an intellectual disability and managing anxiety meant unfamiliar environments, especially busy workplaces could feel intimidating and overwhelming.

Simultaneously balancing a career, running a business, and raising three children is enough to keep most people busy - but somehow Sam West found the time to bolster her cyber security career.

The TAFE Centre of Excellence Clean Energy Batteries is advancing training to support state and national energy goals.

Grahame knows exactly what it’s like to be in his students’ shoes – because he’s been there himself.

Sitting in the audience at Monsterfest, watching his debut feature Dracula Revamped light up the big screen, TAFE Queensland Screen and Media teacher Clint Cure wasn’t just seeing a premiere - he was living a full-circle moment.

Josh Jameson didn’t plan to become a fabricator. But after helping his stepfather install a butcher shop one Christmas, he found himself drawn into the world of metalwork and never looked back.

Fraser is living proof that it’s never too late to change direction and follow your passion.

When Steve Munro started his career in the engineering and fabrication industry, he never imagined that one day he’d be shaping the next generation of tradespeople.  

For Kristy Midgley, owner of Giggles Hair Studio, hairdressing is more than just styling – it’s about connection, creativity, and community.

For Charlotte, hairdressing isn’t just a job – it’s a passion rooted in creativity, connection, and a love of learning.

After years of working full-time in salons, Lisa Moore felt a pull toward something more.