Department of Employment, Small Business and Training

**Who we are** The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training was established in December 2023. The department recognises the important relationship between employment outcomes, strong small businesses, and a skilled workforce to the wellbeing of Queenslanders and their communities. **Our vision** Skilled Queenslanders and vibrant small businesses growing Queensland's economy. **Our purpose** We support Queensland's current and future workforce by connecting Queenslanders to learning opportunities through quality training, employment opportunities and by helping small business to start, grow and thrive. **Our contribution to government objectives for the community** The department is responsible for supporting the Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development. In supporting our minister, the department is maintaining high-quality services and focusing on implementing the government's objectives for the community and its government commitments.