Apprenticeship News

The number of jobs available in Ipswich is set to rise over the coming years, after the city’s council announced a new strategic framework for the region’s future development.

State-owned power company Energex has inducted 22 apprentices in Queensland, with the firm keen to build a talented pipeline of electricians for the future. The announcement came on the same day (January 19) that the organisation unveiled its new Battery Storage Trial.

Queensland’s coal industry reported record exports in 2015, making it two years in a row that overseas shipments have surpassed previous achievements. The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) revealed that 220 million tonnes of coal were sent to international buyers last year, up 2 per cent on 2014’s 216 million tonnes.

New construction jobs in Queensland are on the horizon, following a state government announcement that 10 solar projects could soon receive financial support from the Commonwealth.

The number of jobs available in Western Australia appears to be on the rise, following positive employment data for December 2015. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), unemployment dropped 0.3 percentage points during the month – the largest decline across the country.

Retailers across Queensland performed better in November than in any other state or territory, according to the latest data. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed retail turnover edged forward 0.4 per cent nationwide during November, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the previous month.

Queensland’s apprentices and trainees working towards trades and real estate qualifications are likely to welcome the news that the state’s dwelling approvals continue to rise.

A port expansion project at Abbot Point could be set to generate job opportunities for thousands of people across Queensland, according to a key industry body.

Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has unveiled a $1.8 million funding package aimed at supporting key holiday hotspots in the state. The announcement is expected to support tourism and hospitality jobs in Queensland.

Queensland’s property sector and housing construction industry are both showing signs of improvement, which could spell good news for apprentices and trainees across a variety of professions.