Solid partners Solid futures: Improving education, training and employment outcomes for Queensland’s Indigenous students
Indigenous employment, training and education is set to receive more support with the Newman government launching a four-year plan, Solid partners Solid futures, to improve outcomes for Queensland’s Indigenous students.
Shortage of skills in engineering sector still evident
Almost two-thirds of employers (63 per cent) believe that skills shortages will affect the operation of their business or department, according to the 2013 Hays Salary Guide.
Business admin trainee Rachel makes ‘quick progress’ with My Community Directory
Apprenticeships and traineeships are fantastic pathways to help develop the necessary skills and experience needed for future careers.
Three things to keep in mind when applying for a job
Do you have pictures of last night’s party posted on your Facebook for everyone to see? How about your Twitter page – can anyone access your tweets?
Construction of Gold Coast tower gets green light
The Southport skyline is set to change with the construction of a 51-storey mixed-use apartment block given the go-ahead.
Australian Apprentice Ambassador appears on TV show ‘The Living Room’
From working as an Australian Apprentice to having a guest star role on Channel 10’s show “The Living Room,” Jessica Martin has come a long way since she completed her apprenticeship in the hospitality industry.
Master Builders Queensland detail six key reforms for building and construction industry
Master Builders Queensland aims to address the “major problems” facing the state’s building and construction industry, revealing six key reforms to help build confidence in these sectors.
Counting down to Australian Engineering Week – August 5-11
If you are interested in pursuing a career in engineering, and are looking for more guidance or apprentice support in this area, then you may want to head along to the events coming up in August for Australian Engineering Week!
Government unveils $8.3m for Indigenous leadership plans
The federal government has announced $8.36 million in funding for the delivery of leadership programs to Indigenous groups.
Over 260,000 Australians employed as a result of the investment in mining, oil and gas projects
The growth in Australia’s mining industry was recently highlighted by the Fairfax Employment Forecast (May 2013), which revealed that there has been a rise in the number of mining jobs over the last 12 months.