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The Palaszczuk government is investing 17 million towards a new Renewable Energy Training Facility that will provide Queenslanders with the skills they need for jobs now and into the future.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the new facility which is worth 23 million will provide skills training for 750 apprentices a year as well as assisting around 26000 local licensed electricians with further training.This is part of the second stage of our Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs plan which is all about creating jobs and future proofing Queensland Ms Palaszczuk said.The new facility will provide world class training in electrical solar and telecommunications for thousands of Queenslanders each year while creating more than 40 jobs during construction.My Governments 17 million investment will be met with an industry contribution of 6 million to complete the training centre.This state-of-the-art facility will be constructed and operated by Electro Group Training EGT.Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman said students will complete their training in solar and renewable installation operation and management.Under our Economic Recovery Strategy we are focused on creating and backing Queensland now and preparing for the future Ms Fentiman saidCEO of Electro Group Training Donna Pickford said Queensland was the second-highest employing state or territory in 2018-19 for the renewable energy sector with 26850 full-time jobs.This is a fantastic partnership that will provide so many of our current and future electrical workers with the skills they need in emerging technologies Ms Pickford said.Investing in state-of-the-art facilities will ensure we can provide the training for the growing industry.The Minister said employment in the sector is projected to increase by 120 per cent in over 10 years.As we recover we will need to make sure Queenslanders have those skills needed for the jobs now and into the future she said.
