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Education and skills for a knowledge economy

The introduction of a universal preparatory year from 2007 brings Queensland education into line with internationally proven best practice.

The long term success of the Smart State is dependent on the development of a highly skilled workforce to support the growth of knowledge-intensive industries. The Queensland Government is improving education standards in Queensland by adopting international best practice and ensuring that all our children get a head start through strong educational foundations.

Queensland schools delivering strong educational foundations:
Queensland students record above-average performance in reading, writing and numeracy in Year 7.

Improving reading, writing and numeracy

A more knowledgeable and skilled population:
The proportion of Queenslanders aged 25-34 with a post-school qualification is growing.

Education qualifications on the rise

In 2005, 65 per cent of young Queenslanders had post-school qualifications, up from 52 per cent in 2002.

The introduction of a universal preparatory year from 2007 brings Queensland education into line with internationally proven best practice.

Last reviewed 24 October 2006
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Helping our best get better

Queensland Academies

Commencing in 2007, a new Creative Industries Academy and a new Science, Maths and Technology Academy will offer Queensland's best and brightest students an opportunity to fast track school studies, undertake university subjects and work with industry to combine career-based and university level education. In 2008, a third academy promoting health and allied health professions will be established on the Gold Coast.

More and better skills for Queenslanders

Queensland Skills Plan

The Queensland Skills Plan, released in March 2006, is delivering the most comprehensive reforms to Queensland's vocational education and training system in over 40 years. The plan outlines a framework to better match the supply of skilled labour to industry needs. Through the plan, the Government will invest $801 million to build skills over the next four years, and in excess of $300 million on infrastructure over six years.