Events

TAFE Queensland’s Tourism Career Launch initiative is empowering migrant and refugee students on the Gold Coast with the skills, confidence and industry connections needed to launch meaningful careers in the tourism and hospitality industries.

TAFE Queensland hospitality and cookery students had the opportunity to play a key role in a major regional industry event on 26 February 2026, supporting the official opening of Plenty Foods’ new nut powder manufacturing facility in Kingaroy.

After a distinguished career spanning 25 years as a military officer and 20 years as a university manager, at 90 years of age Laurence Quinlivan wasn’t searching for a new chapter — but he found one in an unexpected place.

Just like every great structure begins with a solid foundation, a career in carpentry offers Queensland residents the perfect base on which to build a strong and rewarding future.

The Brisbane Broncos Sports Business Institute, delivered in partnership with TAFE Queensland, has celebrated its 150th graduate, marking another milestone for one of Australia’s leading sport industry pathway programs.

When Hosea Rewi Jones enrolled in sport coaching through TAFE at School, he was driven by his love of basketball.

TAFE Queensland graduate Ella Taylor will take her talent to the world stage after being selected as a Skillaroo for the WorldSkills International Competition 2026 in Shanghai, where she will represent Australia in Fashion Technology.

Since its inception in 2015, the TAFE Queensland Scholarship Program has awarded over $3.8 million, assisting more than 800 Queenslanders in achieving their career goals.

Behind every successful apprentice is a team of educators and industry mentors helping them build the skills and confidence to succeed.

TAFE Queensland is taking learning on the road, hosting a series of workshops in regional communities for future tradies, apprentices and those looking for a new career in renewable energy and critical minerals.

Four visual arts graduates from TAFE Queensland have taken an exciting step into the professional arts world, securing artist residencies through an ongoing partnership with Brisbane creative hub Vacant Assembly.

Rhyan arrived at TAFE Queensland through a pathway shaped by competing priorities. Before enrolling, Rhyan was completing an Honours thesis in Creative Arts, focused on creating ethical guidelines for the representation of neurodivergencies based on community perspectives for screen and media.