FOGS Indigenous Employment Expo heads over to Toowoomba in September
High schoolers interested in pursuing apprenticeships in Toowoomba will be able to find the support and information they need to kickstart their desired career when the Fogs Indigenous Employment Expo comes into town on September 11.
Galilee Transmission proposes $300m open access power line to power mine
Galilee Transmission Pty Ltd (GTC) has proposed a plan to construct a major transmission line to power central Queensland’s Carmichael coal mine – a move that has been welcomed by Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney.
Creating a supportive environment for your apprentices
If you decide to take on an apprentice or trainee in your workplace, you open up a wealth of opportunities not only for your new worker, but also your own company.
Queensland Gas Conference & Exhibition rolls into Brisbane in September
Queensland’s fastest-growing energy sector will be put on display when the Queensland Gas Conference & Exhibition (QGCE) comes into town from September 10-11.
$24m Blakeys Crossing upgrade to begin in September
The flood proofing of Blakeys Crossing will finally begin next month after the appointment of BMD Constructions Pty Ltd as the company to undertake the project.
$17m investment on larger tunnels to boost agricultural industry
Larger hi cube containers will be able to be transported from the Darling Downs to the Port of Brisbane, with the Queensland government investing $17 million to create larger tunnels through the Toowoomba Range and Lockyer Valley.
Melbourne Stormer has electrician career set up after football
Apprenticeships can prove to be a great way to prepare for the future, giving you more options in your career path if things don’t quite turn out how you had planned.
$209m for Round Five of the Trade Training Centres in Schools Program
More students across Australia will be able to take advantage of high-quality trade training facilities that will help create opportunities for future employment through the Round Five funding of the Trade Training Centres in Schools Program.
Gold Coast City Council endorses Ocean Beaches Strategy
The Gold Coast is making steps to ensure the protection and maintenance of its iconic beaches with a new strategy, developed through community consultation, setting a clear framework for the beaches now and into the future.
National Skills Week 2013 officially launched
The third year of Australia’s National Skills Week was officially launched by federal Minister for Employment, Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor last week (August 13) with activities set to get underway.