Department of Employment, Small Business and Training connections update

This newsletter provides stakeholders with updated information and links to programs and initiatives relevant to our region.

QSBM Edition


Welcome to the QSBM edition of the South East Region Department of Employment, Small Business and Training Connections.
This newsletter provides stakeholders with updated information and links to programs and initiatives relevant to our region.

Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM) starts next week, providing a chance to network, connect and learn new skills that can empower you and your business. This year QSBM (from May 1 to 31) has a “love your local” theme and highlights the importance of the 473,000 small businesses that account for 97 per cent of all businesses in Queensland.

Help us to celebrate our small businesses and the vital contribution they make to Queensland’s economy and to our communities across the state. Register for a QSBM2023 event today!

Whether you want to participate in person or online – there's an event or activity for you!

This month there are also a number of QSBM events you may wish to participate in or forward information to your networks including:

  • Support to Grow your Business Webinar is just one of over 20 QSBMOnline sessions
  • AUSCERT 2023 Conference on the Gold Coast
  • Workforce Planning Connect
  • Supply into Major Projects Webinar
  • Visa Opportunities Seminar to support the Gold Coast economy & workforce


We invite you to take advantage of the following opportunities to forward to your networks:

  • Business Growth Fund Program
  • Indigenous Workforce and Skills Development Grant
  • QTIC Salute to Excellence Awards
  • Queensland Training Awards are now in final judging phase. Save the date and follow this journey through the QTA Website.

More information can be found through the links below.

Our regional team look forward to connecting with you throughout the year through established working groups, events and other interactions. Please reach out to us if you think we may be able to assist in the areas of employment, small business or training.

Feel free to forward this newsletter to your networks.

Tara Gaudry
Acting Regional Director, South East Region
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

P: 1800 210 210 E: southtraining@desbt.qld.gov.au W: desbt.qld.gov.au

Queensland Small Business Month starts next week, providing a chance to network, connect and learn new skills that can empower you and your business.

Help us to celebrate our small businesses and the vital contribution they make to Queensland’s economy and to our communities across the state. Register for a QSBM2023 event today!

Support to Grow your Business Webinar

The Support to Grow your Business Webinar hosted by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) SEQ South Regional Office in partnership with the Department Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) will provide valuable information on Queensland Government grants, programs and support to help your business grow and succeed.

In the 45 minute session Queensland businesses will understand:

• How DESBT helps small businesses to start, grow and employ through grants and programs.

• Support services for Queensland employers to hire jobseekers and manage their growing workforce.

• Overview of Funded programs that are available to help employees acquire qualifications, knowledge and skills.

• How DSDILGP can help your business.

T
his webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session to clarify any enquiries relating to the topics above.

Date: Thursday 4 May
Time: 11.00am - 11.45am
Online Registration: Support to Grow your Business Webinar Tickets, Thu 04/05/2023 at 11:00 am | Eventbrite

AUSCERT 2023 - Cyber Security Conference

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Join us at AusCERT2023 to reconsider what needs to be done to forge a sustainable and empowered cyber security function in your organisation. Back to The Future aims to demonstrate the value and importance of looking back to help guide our way forward.

Your knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for cyber security will be needed as we journey together through 4 feature-packed days of tutorials, presentations and opportunities to connect with cyber security professionals from Australia and New Zealand.


Date: Tuesday, 9th May to Friday, 12th May 2023
Venue: The Star Gold Coast and virtually via OnAIR Virtual Conferencing Platform.

Registration Form - AusCERT2023 Registration Form (eventsair.com)

Jobs Queensland is inviting small businesses across the state to participate in an online webinar event to learn and gain skills in workforce planning.

These webinars will showcase the benefits of workforce planning for small and medium-sized enterprises. Effective workforce planning is crucial for businesses seeking to overcome economic and labour market challenges. Participants will be introduced to Jobs Queensland's Workforce Planning Connect toolkit and workbook, which offer tangible support to undertake a workforce planning process.

The webinars will be facilitated via Zoom. Please register your details to participate in one of these online sessions.

Date: Tuesday 23 May
Time: 9am - 10am Jobs Queensland's Workforce Planning Connect webinar 1 Tickets, Tue 23/05/2023 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Date: Thursday 25 May
Time: 1pm - 2pm Jobs Queensland's Workforce Planning Connect webinar 2 Tickets, Thu 25/05/2023 at 1:00 pm | Eventbrite

 

Check out Business events | Business Queensland for online sessions

Small Business Planning Wednesday 3 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Becoming an employer of choice Wednesday 3 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Becoming an employer of choice Wednesday 3 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Winning big business Thursday 4 May Winning Big Business Tickets, Thu 04/05/2023 at 12:00 pm | Eventbrite

Ask a Mentor: Marketing strategy and planning Monday 8 May Webinar Registration - Zoom

Tools for your business Friday 12 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Procurement for Government Contracts Monday 15 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Managing between generations Tuesday 16 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Understanding tenant agreements Tuesday 16 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Workplace relations essentials for small business Wednesday 17 May Registration (gotowebinar.com)

How to develop capability with your Staff Wednesday 24 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Understanding the impact of mental health in business Wednesday 24 May QSBMonline | Business Queensland

Ask a Mentor: Workforce management - Employer obligations Monday 29 May Webinar Registration - Zoom

Cyber security for small business Tuesday 30 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Team

Price and profitability Wednesday 31 May Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

 

 

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