Funding

Career Start and Career Boost program funds training for eligible QLD apprentices who choose a pre-approved RTO. IPS offers flexible payment plans to support all learners on their career path.

Career Start and Career Boost Program Policy 2025–28

Career start and Career Boost are one of the Queensland Government’s cores funded Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET). The core VET programs provide subsidised training opportunities for Queenslanders aligned to the priorities set out in the DTET training priorities plan. This document informs Skills Assure Suppliers (SAS) and other stakeholders of program requirements.

Career Start

Career start provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career.

The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Career Boost

Career Boost aims to take a person’s career to the next level, enabling them to grow and apply their skills to existing or new job roles and to support productivity growth and workplace innovation.

The program delivers training to help individuals develop the higher-level skills needed to secure employment, advance their careers, or progress to further education and training to undertake

Employers

Employers can subsidise the cost of offering apprenticeships in Queensland by taking part in the state funding schemes and incentives. These incentives enable businesses to invest in apprenticeships and traineeships and provide the business substantial profitable benefits.

For more information on the responsibilities of employers on providing apprenticeship training contact IPS Institute today.

IPS Payment Plans

IPS Institute provides a selection of payment options, from pay-as-you-learn to comprehensive payments allowing students with all budgets the opportunity to study.

Monthly Payments

Course fees are spread over 12 months with scheduled payments for easier budgeting.

Upfront Cost

Quarterly Fees

Course fees are spread over 12 months with scheduled payments for easier budgeting.

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