​Skills unlock opportunity

​When Taylon Miller joined a pre-employment training program, he was looking for more than a job – he was searching for a pathway to a better future.

​Taylon struggled to find employment despite being motivated to work. That changed when he discovered a skills development grant during a work readiness program.

​The Indigenous Workforce and Skills Development Grant offered a chance to build skills for a new career.

​Taylon joined a group of 25 people who enrolled in a Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure with Yakka Training Services.

​He and his peers got hands-on industry training with support from a mentor as they progressed towards employment.

​Taylon has now secured a job with Australian Rail Technology where he continues to learn and build his career.

​It's given him a sense of purpose and the chance to be a positive role model for his family and community.

​"This program gave me more than skills and qualifications – it gave me confidence,” Taylon said.

​“It's opened the door to employment, helped me build a career, and shown me what's possible when you back yourself and take an opportunity."

​Access to training is paving has the way for Queenslanders like Taylon to get skills for a rewarding career.

​Learn more about the Indigenous Workforce and Skills Development Grant.

​IWSDG forms part of Closing the Gap in Vocational Education and Training. This is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and Queensland Government