MORE than 150 people across the Southern Downs received a second chance in 2017. A second chance at a career, or a second chance at education.

This year, in the pursuit of skilling Queenslanders for work, Southern Downs Industry Education Association will take on 134 keen Southern Downs residents who want to find work or upskill themselves for a better chance at finding their dream career.

Thanks to State Government funding, these studies will be paid for if students meet eligibility requirements.

Program co-ordinator Grace Smith said the hard work was finding local businesses and organisations to come on board.

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