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Local Townsville resident and apprentice Hollie McIntosh has been named the BUSY Inspiring Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards.

For William Angus, securing an apprenticeship with Ergon Energy Network straight out of school allowed him to enjoy his high school valedictory evening – feeling properly relaxed – with the knowledge he had sorted a career path, already ‘trialled’ in his hometown, Warwick.

For Canadian student Louis Gaiten, studying nursing abroad wasn’t just about earning a qualification. It was about experiencing life in a new country while learning from some of the best in the field.  

After moving continents twice and completing military service back in South Korea, Eunsol found himself in Cairns, Australia, where he developed his passion for cooking.

When Sunshine Coast local Shaun Marshall heard about the South Bank Denture Clinic, he wasn’t exactly sure what to expect.

Nicola Robertson knows what it’s like to feel like the odds are stacked against you. Diagnosed with ADHD she struggled with traditional learning, unsure if she could ever reach her dream of owning a boutique hotel in a snow-capped mountain town.

When deciding which study option is best for you it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Is TAFE or university better? Everyone seems to have a different opinion on what the 'right' answer is, making it hard to separate fact from opinion.

The TAFE Queensland Scholarship Foundation recently hosted a vibrant networking breakfast at the South Bank campus, bringing together scholarship recipients, sponsors, donors, and distinguished guests to celebrate educational achievement and community support.

For Minungka McInerney, studying Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) advocacy support work is more than a qualification - it’s a calling deeply connected to his culture, community, and personal experience.

When most students were juggling homework and exams in Year 11, Sharni Pritchard was learning to ice cakes, proof dough, and serve customers at one of Brisbane’s most popular artisan bakeries.

As much as we'd like to think that making a resolution will set us up for success, good goal setting is a little more complicated than that.

Ipswich local apprentice Xanda Kerss has been named the CSQ Outstanding Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards.