The funding is part of the $200 million Critical Skills Investment Fund, which will help train new workers and up-skill existing workers.

"The projects will support training for more than 7500 workers from small, medium and large businesses, including more than 1500 new workers in the critical industry sectors of resources, construction, infrastructure and renewable energy," Evans said.

"Almost half this training will be in regional Australia, including almost 1000 training places in remote locations."

Evans said it included training for frontline management jobs and specialist roles in mining and civil construction, training for mining and quarrying employees and training for new and existing workers in rail operations to support resources projects.

The successful projects are worth more than $41 million, including government and industry contributions.

"Working in partnership with industry is the best way to target our training investment and puts industry at the heart of the training process," Senator Evans said.

"Together we can boost workforce participation and meet the demand for skilled labour."

Projects to receive funding include a GE Oil & Gas-led consortium of four employers upskilling 186 existing workers and training 118 new workers in Certificate II-IV qualifications and skills required for the operation of upstream oil and gas assets in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.