Future Trades Leaders
& Intrapreneurs
Introducing young Australians aged 16–25 to modern trade careers — technology, systems, leadership and the mindset of the intrapreneur. Because the industry doesn't just need more workers. It needs workers who understand the business they're building.
shortfall by 2026–27
The Industry Needs This. Now.
Queensland trade workforce data — the numbers behind the program
More Than a Trade. A Career with Range.
Most young people see a trade career as one thing — the tools. This program shows them it's an entire ecosystem: technology, systems, operations, leadership, and business. And that the most valuable person in any trade business isn't just the best on the tools — it's the one who also understands how the business works.
Broaden the Vision
Show young people the full range of roles within a modern trade business — field, office, systems, administration and leadership — so they can see where they fit now and where they could grow.
Build Intrapreneur Thinking
Introduce the mindset of someone who thinks like an owner while working within a business — spotting problems, creating solutions, and driving improvement from the inside out.
Support Regional Retention
Help young people in regional Queensland see that high-quality, technology-led trade careers exist right here — without having to leave their communities to find meaningful work.
Strengthen Trade Businesses
Give trade business owners a pipeline of young people who already understand systems, operations and professional expectations — reducing the cost and time of onboarding from day one.
Seven Modules. Real-World Relevance.
Every module is built around real trade business scenarios — not theoretical frameworks. Participants leave with practical knowledge, completed worksheets and a clear picture of their next step.
Trade Careers in 2026 and Beyond
Industry overview and common misconceptions — showing young people what modern trade careers actually look like, beyond the tools and boots. Technology, systems, operations and leadership are all part of the picture.
What Is an Intrapreneur?
Workers vs problem solvers — introducing the mindset of someone who thinks like an owner while working within a business. A concept that fundamentally changes how young people see their role and their value.
Career Clarity Worksheet
Strengths and interest mapping — helping participants identify where their natural abilities align with real opportunities across the trade sector, from field operations through to business systems and leadership.
Trade Business Structure
Field, office, systems and admin roles — mapping the full ecosystem of a trade business so young people can see every pathway available to them, now and as they grow.
Systems Introduction
A practical introduction to job management workflows — showing how technology runs the operational side of a modern trade business and why digital literacy is now a core trade skill.
Challenge Fix Activity
A real trade business problem-solving exercise — participants work through an actual operational challenge, building critical thinking, commercial awareness and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Next Step Pathways
Traineeships, apprenticeships and admin roles — a clear, actionable map of what participants can do next, including non-trade entry points into the industry that are often invisible to young people.
Tools, Resources & Delivery
Every participant works through the program with a complete toolkit — practical resources they keep and use beyond the session.
- Career Clarity Worksheet
- Trade Employer Companion Sheet
- Intrapreneur Journey Map
- Systems Introduction Exercise
- Workshop Slide Deck
- Job Scheduling Challenge Exercise
Trade Businesses Directly
Delivered in-business for owners wanting to attract and develop young talent — building a pipeline of work-ready young people who already understand how your business operates.
Schools & TAFEs
Workshop format for students exploring trade pathways — hands-on, practical and genuinely relevant to regional Queensland students considering their next step.
Online — Open to Anyone
Self-paced digital access for young people, parents, career advisors and businesses anywhere in Australia. No barrier to entry.
Built for Everyone in the Ecosystem
Young People 16–25
Exploring what a trade career actually looks like — and where you could take it.
Trade Business Owners
Looking to build a pipeline of young people who arrive ready to contribute — not just learn the basics.
Schools & TAFEs
Seeking industry-connected, practical programs to bring trade careers to life for students.
Parents & Career Advisors
Wanting to understand the modern trade industry before guiding young people toward it.
"The trade industry doesn't just need more workers. It needs workers who understand the business they're building."— Erika Entz, Trade Operations Consultant & Creator of The Viking Code
Register Your Interest
Whether you're a trade business owner, school, TAFE, or young person ready to explore — let's talk about how this program can work for you.
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