The North Queensland Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Training Facility and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab in Townsville have officially opened their doors to empower locals with the skills needed for the region's growing clean energy and infrastructure sectors. The Premier, alongside staff and students, inaugurated the facilities at Bohle TAFE, highlighting the opportunities for residents to pursue careers in blue-collar fields amidst the State Government's Big Build initiative. With a focus on electrical, engineering, and construction trades, the facility offers various courses and apprenticeships free of charge, emphasizing the importance of workforce development in the renewable energy domain. The training facility features a mixed reality studio, workshops for hand tools and instrumentation, and specialized training for hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles. Additionally, the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab aims to equip individuals with expertise in technologies like augmented reality, automation, and robotics to enhance the manufacturing sector's growth. Minister Scott Stewart emphasized the role of the facility in providing more locals access to Free TAFE and lucrative career paths within the energy transformation landscape. The Queensland Government's collaboration with Energy Skills Queensland further underscores its commitment to fostering renewable energy education by expanding programs like the Renewable Energy Gateway to Industry Schools, benefiting a significant number of students across the state. The $18.29 million investment in the Bohle TAFE facilities signifies a substantial step towards preparing the workforce for the upcoming opportunities in the evolving energy and infrastructure sectors.