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Car2Bus II (QLD)

The Car2Bus pre-employment program is helping to build a diverse and skilled transport workforce in Queensland.

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Car2Bus pre-employment program in Queensland

About Car2Bus II

Car2Bus II is a pre-employment program, delivered by MEGT and Major Training. Its’ focus is on women, First Nations peoples and migrant jobseekers to help them achieve the following:

  • Acquire their medium rigid vehicle license
  • Develop core technical and heavy vehicle driving skills
  • Undertake enhanced driver safety training
  • Build work-ready skills
  • Make connections with potential employers

MEGT has partnered with employers including Kinetic, Australia’s leading bus group, and Indigenous-owned employment provider Five Bridges to help participants achieve successful employment outcomes.

550+

Participants in far north and south east Queensland have benefitted from the program to date

55%

More than half of the program participants are women, and 16% are First Nations.

380+

Successful employment outcomes to date

Specialised driver safety training using Virtual Reality

Specialised driver safety training using Virtual Reality

In partnership with Next World, Car2Bus II participants complete specialised driver safety training using Virtual Reality (VR). This training is designed to simulate real-world scenarios in a controlled, immersive environment, providing trainees with hands-on experience and the opportunity to build confidence behind the wheel.

Declan's life has changed for the better thanks to the Car2Bus program
Declan's story

Declan's life has changed for the better thanks to the Car2Bus program, after more than a decade of struggling to find and keep a job due his disability. Now, Declan has obtained his Medium Rigid (MR) license as well as his tow truck license, and he’s been employed by Redcliffe Towing. A great result thanks to a great program! 

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Please confirm that you meet the below eligibility criteria:
You are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with the right to work in Australia, you live in South Australia, you are aged 16 or more, you have completed Year 10, you are not currently enrolled in school.

Please confirm that you meet the below eligibility criteria:
You are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with the right to work in Australia, you live in South Australia, you are aged 16 or more, you have completed Year 10, you are not currently enrolled in school.

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The program is funded by the Department of Youth, Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training, as part of the Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032. All programs can be viewed here: Workforce Connect Fund projects.