Growing Your Workforce Through Traineeships and Vocational Pathways

Traineeships and vocational qualifications are not simply training products. They are workforce development tools that can help organisations build capability, improve retention, create career pathways and strengthen the future workforce while people continue working. 

Join a FREE online session to hear perspectives from leaders and education and training professionals undertaking and facilitating Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways across our sector.   

The session will be co-hosted by Isla Swan and John Turrisi from WorkUP Qld from the Grow the Workforce strategy. 

Hear from a Mas National workforce consultant about traineeship pathways and learn about current subsidised qualifications and how to get started. 

Learn how a remote service in Queensland has commenced a traineeship pathway to meet workforce pressures.  Listen and learn from their experience, challenges encountered etc. 

There will also be time for questions and discussion, making this a great opportunity to determine whether the program is the right fit for you or your staff.  

Whether you are considering applying, supporting staff who may participate, or simply curious to learn more, you are warmly invited to attend.  

Bonus Opportunity
You can book in a one on one with Alison from MAS National to explore 

your organisation's workforce needs, eligibility for funded pathways, and potential traineeship opportunities. 

Learning Outcomes:

In this session, you will: 

• Gain insights into available government-funded training and subsidised qualification pathways. 

• Explore how traineeships and vocational qualifications can support workforce development and retention. 

• Learn how existing worker and new worker traineeships operate in practice. 

• Understand the benefits, challenges and lessons learned from an organisation that has implemented this approach. 

• Discover how working with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) can help develop both current and future staff. 

• Learn what practical supports contribute to successful trainee outcomes and qualification completion. 

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 10th July 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST (QLD time)

Location: Online

Who should attend

Leaders & practitioners working for specialist domestic and family violence, sexual violence or women’s health and wellbeing services funded by the Office for Women and Violence Prevention, Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety. 

About the presenter/s

Allison Cullen

Allison Cullen is Workforce Development Consultant with Mas National. They partner with businesses to enhance the development of their workforce through tailored and flexible solutions including recruitment, employment, training, funding & support service. 

Dr Moana Tane

Dr Moana Tane is the Chief Executive Officer of Weipa Community Care Association. Weipa is a remote coastal mining town on the western edge of the Cape York Peninsula. Moana leads and oversees several services including the Neighbourhood Centre, Community Café, Op Shop, Crisis Shelter, Youth AODS (RADIO) program, DFV prevention initiatives, and community engagement projects.