Apprenticeship News

The Queensland government has unveiled a new infrastructure plan that is expected to generate employment opportunities for more than 1,000 people in the state.

A $1.7 billion gas initiative on the western Darling Downs is set to support 1,600 employees this year, which could provide a boost for Queensland’s apprentices and trainees.

Tourism in Queensland experienced a number of milestones last year, with increased activity across the sector likely to have a positive impact on employment.

The prospects for people seeking jobs in Mackay could be about to improve, with Queensland government officials meeting in the city to discuss a range of projects aimed at boosting local employment opportunities.

Queensland’s retail sector saw turnover climb 0.3 per cent in January, bringing year-on-year growth to 2.4 per cent. The industry’s continued strength in recent months could spell good news for jobs in the state.

The development of the Koombana North precinct is expected to create 120 jobs in Western Australia, as the WA government looks to revitalise the Bunbury Waterfront.

Organisations have created thousands of new jobs in Queensland over the last year, with State Treasurer Curtis Pitt welcoming recent employment data as good news for the population and the economy.

The Queensland government has announced that $2.4 billion worth of renewable energy projects are on the horizon, providing a significant boost for jobs in the state.

The number of new houses under construction in Queensland jumped almost 23 per cent year on year in the December quarter of 2015, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). There was also a 10.8 per cent rise in dwellings built over the three-month period when compared with the preceding quarter.

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.