Jobs growth in Queensland offset by unemployment figures
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) employment data showed Queensland experienced jobs growth in January, but a leading industry organisation has called for more to be done to achieve long-term sustainability.
WA gears up for state training awards
Western Australia’s best apprentices and trainees are set to receive recognition for their achievements, as applications open for the state government’s WA Training Awards 2016.
North Queensland will experience NDIS jobs boom
Queensland’s northern communities are expected to benefit from thousands of new jobs as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rollout picks up momentum.
Agriculture network ‘will identify skills gaps’
A new partnership between industry organisations is designed to boost agricultural jobs in Queensland while also supporting producers and employers. The Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network (QAWN) will see government agencies work alongside key farming bodies to identify skills gaps and help fill them.
Train Up and Skill Up in Hospitality – Skilling Queenslanders for Work
BUSY At Work today announced they will be delivering training opportunities to Brisbane’s hospitality industry under round two of the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
Queensland building approvals buck national trend
Queensland was one of the only states in the country to experience a rise in building approvals in December. This bucked a national trend that saw an overall drop in the number of projects given the green light.
Queensland retail sector shows continued growth in December
Queensland’s retail sector turnover edged forward in December despite the industry’s general stagnation nationwide. The state also performed well year on year, with Christmas spending helping to provide an earnings boost for many retailers.
Mackay library project ‘set to support local tradespeople’
The Mackay Regional Council has revealed that the construction of the Dudley Denny City Library will provide a much-needed boost for local jobs in Queensland, particularly among tradespeople.
Industry backs BUSY At Work to deliver Transition to Work service
The Australian Government today announced BUSY At Work is one of the successful organisations that will help young people and early school leavers become work ready under the new Transition to Work service as part of the $331 million Youth Employment Strategy, announced in the 2015-16 Budget.
Ergon Energy takes on 85 apprentices in Queensland
Ergon Energy has announced it will be hiring 85 apprentices in Queensland this year, with candidates across the country expected to benefit from the company’s comprehensive training program.
