Training support for people from culturally diverse backgrounds

Building your English skills can open up new opportunities in training and work. You could try:

• Foundation Skills Training: Teaches essential skills like reading, writing, and communication to support your learning and career goals.
  On this website you can search for Foundation Skills Training.
• Diverse Queensland Workforce program: Helps migrants, refugees and international students find jobs and training by offering free training, job-search support, mentoring and workplace English practice.
• Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP): Offers free English language classes for eligible migrants and refugees to help with settling into life and work in Australia.
• Skills for Education and Employment (SEE): Provides free training in reading, writing, mathematics and computer skills, delivered by TAFE Queensland, to help you prepare for work or further study.
• Community support: Many libraries and community centres offer free English conversation sessions. Contact your local council to find programs near you.

Completing training in Queensland often includes:

• practical learning, like work placements or projects
• flexible study options, such as part-time hours or online study
• a focus on skills that will prepare you for work.

Working in Queensland means you can expect:

• inclusive workplaces that value equal opportunities
• frequent communication with your team and colleagues
• flexible hours and leave entitlements that encourage work–life balance
• fair pay conditions that are protected by law, including minimum wage and workplace safety standards.

You can get a free assessment to show how your overseas qualification compares in Australia. Getting recognition for your qualifications could mean spending less time and money on training here in Australia.

For more information, see Overseas qualification recognition or contact the Department of Trade, Employment and Training on 1300 369 935 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:45pm).

You can get help through programs designed for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, such as:

• Skilling Queenslanders for Work training projects help jobseekers gain skills, qualifications, experience and confidence for work. It's free to participate in this program. Find out more about Skilling Queenslanders for Work.
• The Diverse Queensland Workforce program, which helps people to enter the workforce. Find out more about the Diverse Queensland Workforce program.

You can get free, practical support through the Diverse Queensland Workforce program.

It helps migrants, refugees and international students find jobs and training by offering free training, job-search support, mentoring and workplace English practice.

You’ll get help to use your existing qualifications and connect with local employers through local organisations across Queensland.

Find out more about the Diverse Queensland Workforce program.