Events

For more than three decades, Chef Jason Ford, a cookery educator at TAFE Queensland’s Kingaroy campus, has embraced every opportunity to learn, grow and share his knowledge with others.

For Adam Rutherford, being named the MAS National Inspiring Apprentice of the Year winner at the 2026 TAFE Queensland – SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards is about far more than recognition for his trade skills. It is the culmination of a journey defined by perseverance, self-belief and the courage to change the course of his life.

After more than a decade working in the mining industry, it looked like Hayley’s journey to become an electrician had passed her by. Hayley had other plans.

Graphic Design and Visual Arts teacher Anthony Vue shared stories of cultural identity, conflict and historical memory with international audiences through his artwork at the National Gallery Singapore.

From studying event management at TAFE Queensland’s Robina campus to working at the Commonwealth Games, Sophie Lamb has come a long way. Now she’s back where it all started, sharing her experiences with the next generation of event professionals.

A chance encounter changed Ghulam’s career plans and sparked a passion for nursing. Discover how his journey from TAFE Queensland’s Diploma of Nursing to Registered Nurse took him from the classroom to remote Australian communities.

When life took an unexpected turn, Denny Wellard never imagined it would lead him to a career in nursing.

Four apprentices from TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech's Bracken Ridge campus have been recognised among Queensland's top emerging tradespeople, taking home major honours at the 2026 TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards.

Three Redlands apprentices are proving that a trade career can take you far, after earning recognition at the 2026 TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards, one of Queensland's premier celebrations of apprentice excellence.

For 19-year-old Jesse Short, a carpentry apprenticeship has provided the opportunity to gain practical skills, build confidence, and create a career in the construction industry, all while working close to home in remote Queensland.

For TAFE Queensland cookery teacher Bernice “Bernie” Sildatke, the most rewarding part of teaching is seeing a student discover what they are capable of and helping to ignite the passion that can carry them through a career.

Licensed electricians in Western Australia are accessing free battery storage training through a special partnership led by the TAFE Centre of Excellence Clean Energy Batteries.